Nano‐Confined Synergistic Conduction Enables Electrolytes for All‐Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries
Abstract An ultrathin (15 µm) composite polymer solid‐state electrolyte is engineered by embedding a dual‐polymer matrix (PEO/PVDF‐HFP) and nano‐LATP particles within a negatively charged nanofiber scaffold (PPLNF). This architecture enables a nano‐confined synergistic conduction (NCSC) mechanism, which electrostatic repulsion from functionalized pore walls excludes TFSI − anions, while LATP promotes LiTFSI dissociation and chemically anchors anions via Lewis acid sites. This dual action localizes anions and elevates free lithium ion (Li⁺) concentration/mobility, while low‐crystallinity polymer segments synergize with the scaffold to form efficient Li⁺ transport channels. The PPLNF achieves high ionic conductivity (1.04 × 10 −3 S cm −1 at 25 °C), Li⁺ transference number (0.75), and electrochemical stability (>5.0 V). It demonstrates exceptional interfacial compatibility, dendrite‐free Li anode cycling over 1000 h, and a critical current density of 2.0 mA cm −2 . NCM811||PPLNF||Li full cells retain >90% capacity after 200 cycles. This work establishes NCSC as a new paradigm for designing high‐performance solid‐state electrolytes toward next‐generation lithium metal batteries.
Authors
- Jian Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2624-6503)
- Yunan Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7069-2757)
- Zhaohuai Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8702-7897)
- Yuxuan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3044-4169)
- Mengjun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4426-4684)
- Liwen Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9838-5727)
- Huasen Shen
- Ming Xie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5384-1028)
- Xuanxuan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6797-3489)
- Yuyu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4672-295X)
- Yu He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0515-6921)
- Xiaoxin Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8735-4861)
- Jiaqi Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7085-7235)
- Chi Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4206-8387)
Institutions
- Ningbo University (CN)
- Jianghan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2025-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202523139
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.46