A comparative study on the thermal stability of Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) solid-state electrolyte in composite electrode systems
摘要
Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO)-based oxide solid-state electrolytes are recognized as one of the most promising electrolytes for solid-state batteries, yet the thermal stability of LLZO-based oxide solid electrolytes is lack of comprehensive understanding. Herein, we investigated the exothermic behaviors of LLZO-based oxide solid electrolytes and electrodes, revealing that both LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) and LiFePO4 (LFP) cathodes have significant exothermic behavior during the heating process. The exothermic reactions of various LLZO/cathode mixture systems were also uncovered. Moreover, this study revealed the effects of doping element and grain size on the thermal stability of electrode/LLZO-based oxide solid-state electrolyte systems. The niobium (Nb) and tantalum (Ta) elements have both undermined the thermal stability of LLZO-based oxide solid electrolyte. The effect of grain size on thermal stability of LLZO/cathode systems follows the sequence of Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) (LLZTO 300 nm < LLZTO 500 nm < LLZTO 5 μm). These findings guide enhancement in the intrinsic thermal safety design and facilitate application for LLZO-based oxide solid electrolytes.