Recherche
Observer des batteries tout solides en train de se déformer
Des chercheurs de l’Institut Paul Scherrer PSI ont observé avec une précision inégalée à ce jour des processus mécaniques qui se passent dans les batteries tout solides. Le recours à la tomographie aux rayons X à la Source de Lumière Suisse SLS leur a permis de découvrir le mode de propagation des fissures à l’intérieur des batteries. Leurs conclusions pourraient permettre d’améliorer la sécurité et la performance des batteries des voitures électriques et des smartphones.
Study of Graphite Cycling in Sulfide Solid Electrolytes
Nowadays, most of the commercial Li-ion batteries employ graphite as the active material in negative electrodes. In the race for the next-generation Li-ion batteries, tremendous research efforts in academia and industry are carried out to replace the current flammable liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte, which could improve both, the batteries safety and energy density. Our study investigates two different sulfide-based solid electrolytes, 0.75Li2S-0.25P2S5 (LPS) and 0.3LiI-0.7(0.75Li2S-0.25P2S5), in combination with graphite and discloses the stability of the graphite-solid electrolyte interface. Optimizing the electrode morphology is the key to enhance the rate capability of all-solid-state cells. Using the special tender X-ray range allows chemical characterization of sulfur, phosphor and iodine.
PHOENIX Publications
The publications listed below are based on data taken at the PHOENIX beamline or are results of the research of the team working at the PHOENIX beamline.