The present invention outlines an ultrafast synthesis route for superionic sulfide solid electrolytes using microwave heating. This method significantly reduces the synthesis time and cost, making it a viable alternative to traditional heating methods for producing lithium silicon phosphorus sulfide (LSiPS) solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium batteries.
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This technology promises safer and more efficient batteries, contributing to the advancement of electric vehicles and portable electronics, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing energy security.
- Ultrafast synthesis in just 30 minutes, reducing time by 16-144 times compared to conventional methods.
- Cost-effective method as it eliminates the need for expensive vacuum sealing and argon gas purging, simplifying the process.
- High-performance electrolyte delivers a high ionic conductivity (2.42 mS/cm) suitable for commercial applications.
- High fraction (~89%) of the high-conducting tetragonal phase in the synthesized product.
- Simplified process makes the synthesis more accessible for large-scale production.
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The technology has been successfully demonstrated with the synthesis of LSiPS solid electrolytes, showcasing significant improvements in synthesis time and ionic conductivity.
Battery manufacturing, Electric vehicle manufacturing
- Energy Storage: Enhancement of all-solid-state lithium batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), portable electronic devices, and grid storage.
- Advanced Battery Technology: Potential use in next-generation batteries with higher energy densities and improved safety profiles.