Polarizability-enhanced ionic transport in rare-earth-free halide–sulfide electrolytes: Li 2 ZrSCl 4− x Br x

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thilina N. D. D. Gamaralalage, Pawan K. Ojha, Bright Ogbolu, Md. Mahinur Islam, Tehreem Toheed, Sean Cole Wilkerson, Yan-Yan Hu
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc08802j
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Sulfur incorporation softens the Li–Zr–Cl lattice and lowers the Li + migration barrier, while Br substitution in Li 2 ZrSCl 4− x Br x enhances structural disorder, increasing Li + mobility.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
15
Pages
7729–7741
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN