A simple and highly efficient method toward high density garnet-type LLZTO solid state electrolyte.
2020
Garnet-type
Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) is
among the most attractive candidates for achieving solid-state
lithium batteries. LLZO pellets with high density are preferred because
of their potential to prevent dendritic Li growth and penetration.
However, the presence of pores inside the LLZO electrolyte is inevitable
if it is prepared by a traditional solid-state reaction. Large numbers
of pores have an adverse influence on both the ionic conductivity
and density of the LLZO pellets. In this work, we studied the origin
of pore formation in Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) and introduced a fast oxygen-assisted
sintering method to eliminate the pores. All of the basic physical
properties of the LLZTO sintered in oxygen for only 1 h are better
than those of the LLZTO sintered in air. The conductivity and Vickers
hardness of the LLZTO increased to 6.13 × 10–4 S cm–1 and 9.82 GPa, corresponding to 12.3% and
62.8% enhancement, respectively, even at a low precalcined temperature
of 600 °C. A Li||Li symmetric cell with the LLZTO sintered in
oxygen also showed more stable and longer cycling at a higher current
density (0.4 mA cm–2).
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