Higher energy storage in the limited space of lithium batteries always brings more safety hazards. To address this issue, the utilization of solid electrolyte to replace the liquid one is a promising strategy. However, the sluggish charge transfer and poor interfacial compatibility between solid electrodes and solid electrolyte severely hinder the performance of high-energy-density solid-state lithium batteries. Thus, in this Perspective, the bottlenecks and the related solutions regarding organic/inorganic composite electrolyte, lithium-metal anode, and high-voltage cathode are focused on, and compatible interface engineering is presented. Aiming at the commercialization of high-energy-density solid-state lithium-metal batteries, possible strategies on tackling the remaining challenges of manufacturing scale are also highlighted.
BACKGROUNDElectric vehicles (EVs) powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have attracted great attention as an important approach to achieve the sustainable development of resources and environment. However, the much shorter endurance mileage of EVs than that of the fuel vehicles has hindered their large-scale popularization. The key to prolong endurance mileage of EVs is to enhance the energy density, which is also the primary task of power batteries. Simultaneously, however, the increased volumetric energy density will bring serious safety hazards due to the limited room available in EVs for power batteries. To resolve the dilemma, the solid-state lithiummetal battery (SLB) is a promising choice. 1