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Unveiling the Role of Lithium Iodide in Stabilizing Solid Interfaces in All-Solid-State Li Metal Batteries

Huang, Di [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000178777301)·Yuan, Suyue [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)]·Adelstein, Nicole [San Francisco State Univ., CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000274919592)·Liu, Gao [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000168860507)·Wan, Liwen F. [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000253910804)·Tong, Wei [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000228781297)
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Abstract

A critical challenge in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs) is achieving a stable interface between the lithium metal anode and the solid electrolyte. Leveraging its success in Li/I 2 batteries, lithium iodide has garnered significant attentions for its potential to enhance interfacial stability and overall cell performance in ASSLMBs. Here, we elucidate the role of lithium iodide in stabilizing the solid interface in all-solid-state Li metal batteries with a Li argyrodite electrolyte, particularly focusing on its influence on lithium deposition behavior and interfacial evolution. Through in situ optical imaging, we demonstrate more uniform lithium deposition on an iodide-contained argyrodite electrolyte compared to a chloride-based counterpart. Complementary density functional theory calculations attribute improved lithium plating behavior to the enhanced lithiophilicity and better ionic conductivity of lithium iodide at the solid interface, effectively reducing localized current density. In conclusion, these findings provide useful insights into the mechanisms through which lithium iodide enhances the interfacial stability in ASSLMBs.

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Huang, Di [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000178777301), Yuan, Suyue [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)], Adelstein, Nicole [San Francisco State Univ., CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000274919592), Liu, Gao [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000168860507), Wan, Liwen F. [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000253910804), Tong, Wei [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000228781297). 2025-08-23. Unveiling the Role of Lithium Iodide in Stabilizing Solid Interfaces in All-Solid-State Li Metal Batteries. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.5c01578

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