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UNDERSTANDING THE EVOLUTION OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN LITHIUM AND ARGYRODITE SOLID ELECTROLYTE USING IN OPERANDO RAMAN MICROSCOPY

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Jamkar_cornell_0058O_12519.pdf (2.69 MB)
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https://doi.org/10.7298/3271-sz34
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/120734
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Author
Jamkar, Subhadra
Abstract

Argyrodite-based solid electrolytes are promising candidates for next-generation solid-state lithium batteries due to their high ionic conductivity, favorable mechanical properties, and low-temperature processability. However, interfacial degradation driven by surface inhomogeneities and degradation with lithium metal limits their long-term performance and cycling stability. Studying the nature and evolution of the solid electrolyte/Li interface is crucial to understand the impact of degradation on overall cell performance. Here, we investigate the potential-dependent interfacial evolution of Li6PS5Cl0.5Br0.5 in an anode-free cell using in operando Raman microscopy. We directly observe the formation of Li2S as the dominant degradation product, along with Li2Sx species during lithium plating and stripping. Notably, these products persist across cycles, indicating irreversible interfacial reactions. Post-mortem X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirms the presence of sulfur-containing species, while operando electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) reveals substantial impedance buildup, attributed to the insulating nature of the interphase and formation of voids. Raman mapping further uncovers spatial heterogeneities in decomposition across the interface, and post-mortem SEM highlights pronounced morphological changes. This study establishes in operando Raman microscopy as a powerful tool to elucidate interfacial dynamics in solid-state batteries and provides mechanistic insights essential for designing solid electrolytes with enhanced interfacial stability and electrochemical performance.

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54 pages
Date Issued
2025-08
Committee Chair
Kalra, Vibha
Committee Member
Musser, Andrew
Degree Discipline
Chemical Engineering
Degree Name
M.S., Chemical Engineering
Degree Level
Master of Science
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Attribution 4.0 International
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Type
dissertation or thesis

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