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.

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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025-09-25
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c12414
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Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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Ferroelectric 3D Nanoweb-Incorporated In Situ Cross-Linked Composite Solid Electrolyte for High-Performance Lithium–Metal Polymer Batteries

Yongku Kang, Jungdon Suk, San Moon, Do Youb Kim, Tien M. Nguyen, Dong Wook Kim, Getachew Mengesha Biressaw
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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.

ACS Applied Materials & InterfacesVol. 17(40)
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KR), Korea University of Science and Technology (KR)
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Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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