Achieving Dendrite-Free Solid-State Lithium–Metal Batteries via In Situ Construction of Li3P/LiCl Interfacial Layers

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Hybrid solid electrolyte (HSE) exhibits potential as a solid electrolyte due to its satisfactory Li + conductivity, superior flexibility, and optimal interface compatibility. However, the inadequate wettability of the Li/HSE interface leads to significant contact impedance, thus fostering the formation of Li dendrites and limiting their practical applicability. Here, a straightforward strategy to enhance the interfacial wettability between Li and HSE and promote the uniform migration of Li + by in situ construction of a multifunctional interface consisting of Li 3 P/LiCl (PCl@Li) was created. The Li 3 P component acts as a Li + channel, banishing Li + diffusion obstacles within the interface layer, while the electronically insulating LiCl component acts as an electron-blocking shield at the Li/HSE interface, promoting uniform Li + deposition and preventing the formation of Li dendrites. The interface impedance of the symmetric PCl@Li|HSE|PCl@Li battery decreases markedly from 230.2 to 47.4 Ω cm –2 . Additionally, the battery demonstrates superb cycling stability for over 1300 h at 0.1 mA cm –2 and maintains a minimal overpotential of 32 mV at 30 °C. The PCl@Li|HSE|LiFePO 4 battery shows an initial discharge-specific capacity of 135.6 mA h g –1 at 1 C, with a notable capacity retention of 87.0% (118.0 mA h g –1 ) after 500 cycles. This work provides a new facile strategy for all-solid-state batteries to address interface issues between Li electrodes and HSE.