Composite Solid Electrolytes Based on Nickel-Doped Lithium Aluminum Silicate Ceramics Enable Lithium Metal Batteries with Enhanced Interfacial Stability and High-Rate Capability

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the ionic conductivity and interfacial stability of solid-state electrolytes for lithium metal batteries.
• Developed nickel-doped lithium aluminum silicate ceramics
• Measured ionic conductivity and interfacial stability
• Assessed performance in lithium metal battery configurations
• Nickel doping improved ionic conductivity by 20% (from baseline)
• Demonstrated a stable interfacial layer during cycling
• Achieved high-rate capability, enabling faster charging and discharging