Abstract
This work investigates the structure and transport properties of the layered material Li2Sn2S5 center dot xH(2)O. The anhydrous phase shows a room-temperature Li+ diffusivity below 10(-9) cm(2) s(-1) and conductivity below 10(-5) S cm(-1). Upon exposure to humidity, water intercalates between the layers and increases the interlayer distance, inducing first-order transitions to a hydrated phase (x approximate to 2-4) and then to a second hydrated phase (x approximate to 8-10). The latter is soft and sticky but remains solid. Diffusion of both Li+ ions and H2O remains predominantly two-dimensional under all conditions. The Li+ diffusivity and conductivity both increase by three orders of magnitude upon hydration, reaching values of 5 x 10(-7) cm(2) s(-1) and 10(-2) S cm(-1) in the second hydrate. These transport rates are extraordinary for a solid electrolyte and approach what is typically seen in aqueous solutions. The material Li2Sn2S5 center dot xH(2)O thus bridges the gap between a hydrated solid electrolyte and a confined liquid electrolyte, which is scientifically interesting and potentially useful in battery applications. In the light of these findings, a previous work on Li2Sn2S5 from our groups is revisited.
| Item Type: | Journal article |
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| Faculties: | Chemistry and Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy |
| Subjects: | 500 Science > 540 Chemistry |
| ISSN: | 2050-7488 |
| Language: | English |
| Item ID: | 99295 |
| Date Deposited: | 05. Jun 2023 15:31 |
| Last Modified: | 05. Jun 2023 15:31 |
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