Electrochemically Induced Interphase by Complex Hydride Anions in Argyrodite Solid Electrolytes for Stable Lithium Metal All‐Solid‐State Batteries

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Authors: S P Lee, H. K. Park, Ye‐Eun Park, T.-W. Kim, Taegyoung Lee, Taeseung Kim, SeoungJae Kang, 채예림, Seunghee Joo, Jinkwang Hwang, KyungSu Kim, Kazuhiko Matsumoto
+2 more Woosuk Cho, Sangryun Kim
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Complex hydride anion substitution in the argyrodite solid electrolyte has emerged as a promising approach to enhance ionic conductivity and interfacial stability. Despite these advances, the influence of complex hydride anions on Li metal interfacial stability remains unclear. Here, we clarify that complex hydride anions drive distinct interfacial reaction pathways at Li metal under electrochemical operation. In the BH 4 − ‐substituted argyrodite Li 5 PS 4 (BH 4 ) 2 , BH 4 − species rapidly react with Li during electrochemical operation, forming a Li─B─H‐rich interphase. This interphase limits further decomposition of the sulfide framework while maintaining efficient Li + transport. In contrast, the conventional halide argyrodite Li 6 PS 5 Cl undergoes sustained interfacial decomposition into Li 2 S and Li 3 P, resulting in unstable cycling behavior. Based on these results, we developed all‐solid‐state Li metal batteries with a gradual current increase that promotes Li─B─H‐rich interphase formation, achieving stable cycling over 1000 cycles at high current densities up to 2.1 mA cm −2 . Collectively, our findings provide new insight into how complex hydride anions in solid electrolytes, when coupled with rationally engineered electrochemical operation, enable stable, high‐current all‐solid‐state Li metal batteries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Advancements in Battery Materials Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Science
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
13
Issue
48
Pages
e75514–e75514
Publication date
9 May 2026
Language
EN