Li2S6-Integrated PEO-Based Polymer Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries

The integration of Li2S6 within a poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based polymer electrolyte is demonstrated to improve the polymer electrolyte's ionic conductivity because the strong interplay between O-(PEO)(2-) and Li+ from Li2S6 reduces the crystalline volume within the PEO. The Li/electrolyte interface is stabilized by the in situ formation of an ultra-thin Li2S/Li2S2 layer via the reaction between Li2S6 and lithium metal, which increases the ionic transport at the interface and suppresses lithium dendrite growth. A symmetric Li/Li cell with the Li2S6-integrated composite electrolyte has excellent cyclability and a high critical current density of 0.9 mA cm(-2) at 40 degrees C. Impressive electrochemical performance is demonstrated with all-solid-state Li/LiFePO4 and high-voltage Li/LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 cells at 40 degrees C.