Ferroelectric 3D Nanoweb-Incorporated <i>In Situ</i> Cross-Linked Composite Solid Electrolyte for High-Performance Lithium–Metal Polymer Batteries
All-solid-state Li-metal batteries (ASSLBs) are promising for next-generation energy storage systems owing to their high energy density and intrinsic safety. However, their practical applications are impeded by challenges such as low ionic conductivity, uncontrolled Li-dendrite growth, and interfacial instability. This study presents a scalable strategy to address these limitations by incorporating ferroelectric BaTiO<sub>3</sub> into poly(vinylidene fluoride-<i>co</i>-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) nanowebs. The 3D nanowebs were utilized to prepare composite solid polymer electrolytes (3DCSPEs), which exhibited significantly higher ionic conductivity (8.5 × 10<sup>-4</sup> S cm<sup>-1</sup> at 25 °C) and a higher Li-ion transference number (0.78) than a PVDF-HFP-based solid polymer electrolyte (PSPE). The 3DCSPEs effectively regulated Li-ion flux, suppressed dendrite growth, and stabilized interfacial contact. In battery tests, LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Mn<sub>0.1</sub>Co<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NCM811)/3DCSPE/Li cells outperformed conventional NCM811/PSPE/Li cells, exhibiting a higher capacity (143.72 mA h g<sup>-1</sup> at 0.1 C) and superior prolonged cycle stability over 600 cycles at 0.2 C at 25 °C. Additionally, 3DCSPE mitigated cathode cracking and enhanced ion transport, demonstrating its potential to advance Li polymer battery technology. This study clarifies the pivotal role of <i>in situ</i> cross-linked ferroelectric 3D nanowebs as a novel approach for addressing the key challenges in ASSLBs, facilitating the development of advanced Li polymer batteries.
Authors
- Yongku Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2898-872X)
- Jungdon Suk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3974-2920)
- San Moon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0452-9035)
- Do Youb Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0398-9075)
- Tien M. Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1822-024X)
- Dong Wook Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0752-5366)
- Getachew Mengesha Biressaw
Institutions
- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KR)
- Korea University of Science and Technology (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c12414
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00