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Disorder-driven sintering-free garnet-type solid electrolytes

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  • Giyun Kwon

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Hyeokjo Gwon

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Youngjoon Bae

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Changhoon Jung

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Dong-Su Ko

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Min Gyu Kim

    (Pohang University of Science and Technology)

  • Kyungho Yoon

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Gabin Yoon

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Sewon Kim

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • In-Sun Jung

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Sangjun Lee

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Taehee Kim

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Ju-Sik Kim

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Tae Young Kim

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

  • Yong Su Kim

    (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.)

Abstract

Oxide ceramic electrolytes for realization of high-energy lithium metal batteries typically require high-temperature processes to achieve the desired phase formation and inter-particle sintering. However, such high-temperature processing can lead to compositional changes or mechanical deformation, compromising material reliability. Here, we introduce a disorder-driven, sintering-free approach to synthesize garnet-type solid electrolyte via the creation of an amorphous matrix followed by a single-step mild heat-treatment. The softened mechanical property (yield pressure, Py = 359.8 MPa) of disordered base materials enables the facile formation of a dense amorphous matrix and the preserving of inter-particle connectivity during crystallization. The formation of the cubic-phase garnet is triggered at a lowered temperature of 350 °C, achieving a Li+ ionic conductivity of 1.8 × 10–4 S/cm at 25 °C through a single-step mild heat treatment at 500 °C. The disorder-driven garnet solid electrolyte exhibits electrochemical performance comparable to conventional garnet solid electrolyte sintered at >1100 °C. These findings will promote the fabrication of uniform, thin, and wide solid electrolyte membranes, which is a significant hurdle in the commercialization of oxide-based lithium metal batteries, and demonstrate the untapped capabilities of garnet-type oxide solid electrolytes.

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  • Giyun Kwon & Hyeokjo Gwon & Youngjoon Bae & Changhoon Jung & Dong-Su Ko & Min Gyu Kim & Kyungho Yoon & Gabin Yoon & Sewon Kim & In-Sun Jung & Sangjun Lee & Taehee Kim & Ju-Sik Kim & Tae Young Kim & Yo, 2025. "Disorder-driven sintering-free garnet-type solid electrolytes," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-11, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-58108-7
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58108-7
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