Interfacial Engineering in a Cathode Composite Based on Garnet-Type Solid-State Li-Ion Battery with High Voltage Cycling

Abstract

Garnet-type solid electrolyte is a promising candidate for the fabrication of high energy all-solid-state Li-ion batteries (ASSLIBs), but its use is hampered by a large interfacial resistance. Herein, we propose a surface modification and subsequent sintering to enhance the interfacial connection between the cathode and the solid electrolyte. The ASSLIB prepared by this method delivered an initial discharge capacity of similar to 66 mAh g(-1) (80 degrees C) at a rate of 0.1 C. However, the poor contact between the cathode and electrolyte triggered the increase of the interfacial resistance, which caused severe capacity decay upon cycling. The encapsulation of LiCoO2 particles with LiBO2 using a single-step sintering process dramatically increased the interfacial contact, resulting in a higher discharge capacity of 116 mAh g(-1) with good cycling behavior. Therefore, surface modification of the cathode offers a reduction of resistance and promotes efficient Li-ion transfer pathways across the cathode/solid-electrolyte interface.