Tribochemical Interface Engineering of TiS4–Argyrodite Composites for Metal Sulfide-Based Solid-State Batteries

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Beitragende

  • Pascal Seete - , Professur für Anorganische Chemie (I) (AC1), Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik (Autor:in)
  • Felix Hippauf - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik (Autor:in)
  • Susanne Dörfler - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik (Autor:in)
  • Holger Althues - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik (Autor:in)
  • Niklas M. Abke - , Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (Autor:in)
  • Simon Wiemers-Meyer - , Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (Autor:in)
  • Kentaro Kuratani - , National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (Autor:in)
  • Tomonari Takeuchi - , National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (Autor:in)
  • Hikari Sakaebe - , Kyushu University (Autor:in)
  • Martin Winter - , Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Forschungszentrum Jülich (Autor:in)
  • Stefan Kaskel - , Professur für Anorganische Chemie (I) (AC1), Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik (Autor:in)

Abstract

Amorphous titanium tetrasulfide (TiS4) is investigated as a high-capacity cathode material for sulfide-based solid-state batteries using Li6PS5Cl argyrodite as solid electrolyte. A systematic comparison between low-energy ball milling (LBM) and high-energy ball milling (HBM) reveals that tribochemical processing intensity determines composite microstructure and electrochemical performance. HBM-processed composites exhibit superior homogenization confirmed by quantitative FIB-SEM analysis, achieving discharge capacities of 1110 mAh gS−1 at 0.05 C and 669 mAh gS−1 at 0.5 C. Despite lower bulk electronic conductivity, HBM composites demonstrate enhanced performance consistent with shortened solid-state diffusion lengths and increased triple-phase boundary density. SOC-dependent electrochemical impedance spectroscopy reveals that HBM composites accumulate only 19% impedance growth at 100% SOC over 34 cycles compared to 41% for LBM counterparts, indicating superior interfacial stability. Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry provides spatial evidence for heterogeneous lithiation, with codetected TiS+ and Li3S+ species consistent with gradual structural reorganization along the conversion trajectory. Scalability is demonstrated through dry-film electrode fabrication, and HBM-processed cathodes achieve initial capacities of 1240 mAh gS−1 and retain 950 mAh gS−1 after 80 cycles. Absolute capacity values reflect the combined electrochemistry of TiS4 and partially decomposed Li6PS5Cl. This work establishes tribochemical processing as a viable strategy for optimizing conversion-type cathodes in solid-state batteries.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummere70459
FachzeitschriftBatteries and Supercaps
Jahrgang9
Ausgabenummer9
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Sept. 2026
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Schlagworte

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

  • Energieanlagenbau und Kraftwerkstechnik - electrochemical evaluation, metal sulfides, microstructural analysis, solid-state batteries, sulfidic electrolyte, tribochemistry
  • Elektrotechnik und Elektronik - electrochemical evaluation, metal sulfides, microstructural analysis, solid-state batteries, sulfidic electrolyte, tribochemistry
  • Elektrochemie - electrochemical evaluation, metal sulfides, microstructural analysis, solid-state batteries, sulfidic electrolyte, tribochemistry

Schlagwörter

  • electrochemical evaluation, metal sulfides, microstructural analysis, solid-state batteries, sulfidic electrolyte, tribochemistry