Priority and Prospect of Sulfide-Based Solid-Electrolyte Membrane

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) employing sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs) promise sustainable energy storage systems with energy-dense integration and critical intrinsic safety, yet they still require cost-effective manufacturing and the integration of thin membrane-based SE separators into large-format cells to achieve scalable deployment. This review, based on an overview of sulfide SE materials, is expounded on why implementing a thin membrane-based separator is the priority for mass production of ASSLBs and critical criteria for capturing a high-quality thin sulfide SE membrane are identified. Moreover, from the aspects of material availability, membrane processing, and cell integration, the major challenges and associated strategies are described to meet these criteria throughout the whole manufacturing chain to provide a realistic assessment of the current status of sulfide SE membranes. Finally, future directions and prospects for scalable and manufacturable sulfide SE membranes for ASSLBs are presented.

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This review focuses on the importance of thin membrane-based separators for mass production of all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) using sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs). The critical criteria for high-quality sulfide SE membranes are discussed, along with the major challenges and strategies in material availability, membrane processing, and cell integration. Future directions and prospects for scalable and manufacturable sulfide SE membranes in ASSLBs are also presented.