Yepei Li, Kun Lin⁎
Chin. J. Struct. Chem., 2025, 44(4), 100449. DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100449
April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
A series of structural characterizations
demonstrated that the introduction of Li-ions with over-stoichiometric ratios
led to the localized formation of a unique nanophase (S-phase), which
stabilized the coplanar Li-ion conformation and enabled lithium superionic
conduction. The construction of this face-sharing lithium structure has great
application prospects for improving the ionic conductivity of FCC-type oxides.
The research in this work deepens the understanding of the mechanism of rapid
lithium ion migration in oxide materials and will accelerate the development of
new oxide electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries. Although the present
materials exhibit almost equal lithium ion conduction with the current hot
oxide-based solid electrolyte (such as lithium garnet, lithium peroxide and Na
superionic conductor (NASI CON) lithium oxide), there are still many challenges
to overcome for their potential applications. For example, the preparation
conditions of the material are harsh, requiring high temperature quenching at
1050 C. Secondly, the o-LISO compounds are sensitive to air and need to be stored
in the glove box. Nonetheless, the face-sharing strategy proposed by Chen et
al. is inspiring for the exploration of new solid functional materials in
structures that were previously overlooked.