Antiperovskite Ionic Conductor Layer for Stabilizing the Interface of NASICON Solid Electrolyte Against Li Metal in All-Solid-State Batteries

The instability of the interface between solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) and Li metal anodes is a critical factor restricting the application of NASICON-type ionic conductors in all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). Here, the lithium-rich antiperovskite (LiRAP) Li2OHBr ionic conductor is introduced as a protective layer for the NASICON-type solid electrolyte Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5(PO4)(3) (LAGP) by a simple way of rapid solidification of molten Li2OHBr, to prevent the adverse reaction caused by direct contact between LAGP and Li metal. The Li/Li symmetric cells with Li2OHBr protective layer exhibit long-term cycle stability compared with the bare LAGP, and the mechanisms are analyzed by XPS measurements for the interface between SSEs and Li metal. Also, the LiFePO4/Li ASSLBs have been assembled to further demonstrate this advantage. This work shows that LiRAP Li2OHBr can improve the cycling stability of ASSLBs from the perspective of Li metal anode protection.

Automated summary

The introduction of LiRAP Li2OHBr as a protective layer can improve the cycling stability of NASICON-type solid electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium batteries, by preventing adverse reactions caused by direct contact between SSEs and Li metal.