An iodide-based Li7P2S8I superionic conductor

J Am Chem Soc. 2015 Feb 4;137(4):1384-7. doi: 10.1021/ja508723m. Epub 2015 Jan 23.

Abstract

In an example of stability from instability, a Li(7)P(2)S(8)I solid-state Li-ion conductor derived from β-Li(3)PS(4) and LiI demonstrates electrochemical stability up to 10 V vs Li/Li(+). The oxidation instability of I is subverted via its incorporation into the coordinated structure. The inclusion of I also creates stability with the metallic Li anode while simultaneously enhancing the interfacial kinetics and ionic conductivity. Low-temperature membrane processability enables facile fabrication of dense membranes, making this conductor suitable for industrial adoption.