Chlorine-rich
argyrodite-type solid electrolyte Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 has been a promising choice for
solid-state batteries (SSBs) because of its ultrafast Li-ion conduction.
However, the poor air/moisture stability and low electrochemical stability
with pristine high-voltage cathodes hinder their applications. Herein,
O-substituted Li5.5PS4.5–x
O
x
Cl1.5 (x = 0, 0.075, 0.175, and 0.25) solid electrolytes are successfully
synthesized. Among them, Li5.5PS4.425O0.075Cl1.5 delivers high ionic conductivity, improved moisture
resistance, and enhanced electrochemical stability in higher voltage
windows. SSBs using Li5.5PS4.425O0.075Cl1.5 show higher capacities and superior cyclability
than those using Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 combined
with a pristine LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 cathode when operated at a high end-of-charge voltage
of 4.5 V (vs Li+/Li0). Moreover, the batteries
exhibit outstanding performance in a wide temperature range. This
work provides a strategy to modify the inherent drawbacks of sulfide
electrolytes, promoting their practical applications.