Interface Welding via Thermal Pulse Sintering to Enable 4.6 V Solid‐State Batteries
Xiangming Yao, Shiming Chen, Changhong Wang, Taowen Chen, Jiangxiao Li, Shida Xue, Zhikang Deng, Wenguang Zhao, Bowen Nan, Yiqian Zhao, Kai Yang, Yongli Song, Feng Pan, Luyi Yang, Xueliang Sun
Abstract
Abstract NASICON‐type Li 1.3 Al 0.3 Ti 1.7 (PO4) 3 (LATP) is one of the most promising solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) to achieve high‐energy‐density solid‐state batteries (SSBs) due to its high ionic conductivity, high‐voltage stability, and low cost. However, its practical application is constrained by inadequate interfacial compatibility with cathode materials and significant incompatibility with lithium metal. In this work, a cost‐effective interface welding approach is reported, utilizing an innovative thermal pulse sintering (TPS) to fabricate LATP‐based solid‐state batteries. Initially, the rapid thermal pulses enhance the ionic conductivity of LATP SSE by inducing selective growth of LATP nanowires, effectively occupying interparticle voids. Additionally, this process results in the formation of a dense layer (GCM) comprising graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and MXene with a controlled Li + transport pathway, facilitating lithium stripping and plating processes. Moreover, these thermal pulses facilitate the interfacial fusion between LATP and cathode materials, while avoiding undesired phase diffusion. As a result, SSBs with a LiCoO 2 cathode deliver favorable cycle stability at 4.6 V, marking significant progress. This facile interface welding strategy represents a substantial step toward high‐energy‐density SSB development.