The all-solid-state
lithium-ion battery (ASSLIB) is a promising
candidate for next-generation rechargeable batteries due to its high-energy
density and potentially low risk of fire hazard compared with that
of traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, the widespread application
of ASSLIBs is unfortunately hindered by new critical issues arising
from the all-solid-state structure, especially mechanical instability.
First, employing solid electrolytes (SEs) in ASSLIBs is accompanied
by a reduction of cell compliance. The SEs are normally much stiffer
than liquid electrolytes, and they are no longer able to effectively
accommodate the swelling and shrinkage of active particles during
(de)lithiation. This may lead to the interfacial delamination and
fragmentation of the active particles and electrolytes. In addition,
although SEs are expected to mechanically suppress the growth of lithium
dendrites at the lithium metal (Li)/SE interface, lithium dendrites
are still observed frequently in battery cells employing SEs even
with high stiffness. Hence, comprehending these phenomena and providing
solutions to these issues are crucial to promote the application of
ASSLIBs. A number of theoretical models have been developed to investigate
the chemo-mechanical behavior of ASSLIBs in recent decades. This mini-review
aims to comprehensively review them, focusing on the mechanically
informed modeling on two main topics: (1) lithium dendrite initiation
at the Li/SE interface and propagation through SEs and (2) delamination
and fragmentation within a composite electrode due to (de)lithiation
of an active particle. With this mini-review, we want to supply a
more nuanced understanding for chemo-mechanical behavior at different
interfaces in ASSLIBs from a modeling perspective.