Investigation of Structure, Ionic Conductivity, and Electrochemical Stability of Halogen Substitution in Solid-State Ion Conductor Li 3 YBr x Cl 6– x

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Li 3 YX 6 (X = Cl, Br) materials are Li-ion conductors that can be used as solid electrolytes in all solid-state batteries. Solid electrolytes ideally have high ionic conductivity and (electro)chemical compatibility with the electrodes. It was proven that introducing Br to Li 3 YCl 6 increases ionic conductivity but, according to thermodynamic calculations, should also reduce oxidative stability. In this paper, the trade-off between ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability in Li 3 YBr x Cl 6– x halogen-substituted compounds is investigated. The compositions of Li 3 YBr 1.5 Cl 4.5 and Li 3 YBr 4.5 Cl 1.5 are reported for the first time, along with a consistent analysis of the whole Li 3 YBr x Cl 6– x ( x = 0–6) tie-line. The results show that, while Br-rich materials are more conductive (5.36 × 10 –3 S/cm at 30 °C for x = 4.5), the oxidative stability is lower (∼3 V compared to ∼3.5 V). Small Br content ( x = 1.5) does not affect oxidative stability but substantially increases ionic conductivity compared to pristine Li 3 YCl 6 (2.1 compared to 0.049 × 10 –3 S/cm at 30 °C). This work highlights that optimization of substitutions in the anion framework provide prolific and rational avenues for tailoring the properties of solid electrolytes.