Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117067
Vika Arzumanyan , Cijie Liu , Dawei Zhang , Wei Li , Jian Luo , Xingbo Liu , Yue Qi
A series of perovskite oxides (Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Gd; A = Ba, Sr) was investigated to understand the effects of A-site cation size on oxygen vacancy formation. Quasirandom mixed structures were generated using Alloy Theoretic Automated Toolkit (ATAT), followed by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. While mixing the orthorhombic structures with the hexagonal AMnO3 structures leads to lattices and global symmetries closer to cubic, the average volume generally increases with the average ionic size, and the local bond and angles exhibit more variations due to A-site mixing. DFT calculations and a statistical model were combined to predict oxygen reduction abilities. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) provided experimental validation of these predictions by measuring changes in oxygen non-stoichiometry () under controlled conditions. Both indicated that larger A-site ionic size differences lead to greater , consistent with the larger variation in local structures, and enhanced redox capabilities. This combined computational-experimental approach highlights the importance of local structure variation, instead of average properties, in A-site cation engineering to optimize perovskite oxides for different devices relying on oxygen vacancy redox activity.
研究了一系列钙钛矿氧化物Ln2/3A1/3MnO3 (Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Gd; A = Ba, Sr),以了解A位阳离子大小对氧空位形成的影响。利用Alloy theory Automated Toolkit (ATAT)生成准随机Ln2/3A1/3MnO3混合结构,并进行密度泛函理论(DFT)计算。当正交结构的LnMnO3与六方结构的AMnO3混合时,晶格和全局对称性更接近立方,平均体积一般随着平均离子尺寸的增加而增加,局域键和角度由于a位混合而表现出更多的变化。DFT计算和统计模型相结合来预测氧还原能力。热重分析(TGA)通过在受控条件下测量氧非化学计量学(Δδ)的变化,为这些预测提供了实验验证。两者都表明,较大的a位离子大小差异导致较大的Δδ,与较大的局部结构变化一致,并且增强了氧化还原能力。这种计算与实验相结合的方法强调了局部结构变化的重要性,而不是平均性质,在a位阳离子工程中,依靠氧空位氧化还原活性来优化不同器件的钙钛矿氧化物。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117051
Jinhua Wu , Chao Han , Haijiao Yang , Zhonglei Zhao , Feifei Ling , Hang Zhao
Lithium-rich Mn-based layered oxides (LLOs) are regarded as promising cathodes owing to exceptional energy density and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, three primary drawbacks impede their commercialization: insufficient initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE), limited rate capability, and progressive voltage decay. In this study, the effects of pretreatment using an organic weak acid (tannic acid) and an inorganic strong acid (hydrochloric acid) on the structure, morphology, and electrochemical properties of Li1.2Mn0.6Ni0.2O2(LMNO) are systematically investigated. Acid pretreatment can cause the dissolution of Li2O and hence increase electrodes ICE. Compared with the pristine LMNO (73.9 %), the ICE values of tannic acid-treated(LTA) and hydrochloric acid-treated (LHC) samples reach 82.6 % and 81.9 %, respectively. Unlike the severe structural damage caused by hydrochloric acid treatment, tannic acid pretreatment generates only nano-vacancy defects and a minor spinel phase on the LMNO surface. These modifications facilitate Li+ transport while suppressing capacity and voltage decay. As a result, the LTA sample exhibits superior rate capability (150 mAh g−1 at 5C; 125 mAh g−1 at 8C), good capacity retention (96.3 % after 100 cycles at 1C), and minimal voltage decay (1.24 mV per cycle). This work establishes organic weak acid pretreatment as a scalable strategy to simultaneously address ICE, rate capability, and voltage decay in LLOs.
富锂锰基层状氧化物(LLOs)由于其特殊的能量密度和成本效益而被认为是有前途的阴极。然而,三个主要的缺点阻碍了它们的商业化:初始库仑效率(ICE)不足,速率能力有限,电压逐渐衰减。本研究系统研究了有机弱酸(单宁酸)和无机强酸(盐酸)预处理对Li1.2Mn0.6Ni0.2O2(LMNO)结构、形貌和电化学性能的影响。酸预处理可以引起Li2O的溶解,从而增加电极的ICE。与原始LMNO(73.9%)相比,单宁酸处理(LTA)和盐酸处理(LHC)样品的ICE值分别达到82.6%和81.9%。与盐酸处理造成的严重结构损伤不同,单宁酸预处理只会在LMNO表面产生纳米空位缺陷和少量尖晶石相。这些修饰有利于Li+输运,同时抑制了容量和电压衰减。结果,LTA样品表现出优异的倍率性能(5C时150 mAh g - 1; 8C时125 mAh g - 1),良好的容量保持率(在1C下100次循环后96.3%)和最小的电压衰减(每循环1.24 mV)。这项工作建立了有机弱酸预处理作为一种可扩展的策略,可以同时解决LLOs中的ICE、速率能力和电压衰减问题。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-23DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117068
Yoed Tsur, Rawan Halabi
The doping factor approach is a simple, sometimes a “back-of-the-envelope” method, to predict concentrations of native point defects upon doping with aliovalent dopants. The doping factor is defined as the ratio between the concentration of quasi-free electrons in the doped state and their concentration in a reference state, typically at the undoped state. In binary compounds, as long as the Boltzmann statistics hold, the neutrality equation becomes a polynomial equation for the doping factor. Once the doping factor is found, all the concentrations of the native point defects are readily determined. While other computational methods allow us to find those concentrations, it is beneficial for researchers to possess such a simple tool for calculating the resulting new concentrations. Furthermore, this method may be the only one available in cases with small deviations from stoichiometry. The method is explained and demonstrated using a simple case of magnesium oxide, as well as on intrinsic compound oxide semiconductors.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117033
Melanie Maurer, Maximilian Weiss, Matthias Weil, Andreas Limbeck, Alexander Karl Opitz
Proton-conducting oxides are promising materials for renewable energy technologies - e.g. as electrolytes and electrodes in solid oxide cells or membranes for hydrogen purification. Particularly relevant for these applications are perovskites, which can accommodate high concentrations of protons in their crystal structure. However, quantifying the proton concentration is challenging under reducing conditions, OH uptake and oxygen loss occur simultaneously, causing compensating weight changes. Thus, attributing weight changes directly to OH uptake is not possible without complementary techniques for validation. Here, we focus on quantifying the proton concentration in the triple conducting perovskite-type oxide BaFe0.85Y0.15O3–δ (BFY) under various oxidation and protonation states. To do so, we introduce an alternative analytical method, which is capable of direct proton detection in perovskites and well-suited for in-situ quantification: Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). This technique analyses characteristic emissions from the plasma generated by UV-laser irradiation of the material. Validation of results involved gravimetry and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). While gravimetry was used to determine the proton concentration under special experimental conditions, FT-IR spectroscopy was used to distinguish the protons – located in the perovskite structure in the form of point defects - from molecular water (e.g. at the surface). The results underscore the reliability of LIBS for the quantification of bulk protons in perovskite-type oxides, positioning it as a valuable alternative to conventional methods.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-26DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117086
Shengdong Tao , Jian Li , Yali Liu , Zulv Huang , Hui Fu , Guowen He , Kun Shen , Zheng Liu , Zhifang Yin
Garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO), a promising solid-state electrolyte due to its high ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical window, and stability against metallic lithium, has attracted significant attention in recent years. However, its practical application is severely limited by drawbacks, including insufficient mechanical flexibility, prolonged synthesis/calcination times and challenging process control. This study proposes a metal-organic framework (MOF)-mediated strategy for LLZO synthesis. Specifically, La-Zr-MOF was constructed via hydrothermal self-assembly in solution, leveraging the strong coordination of carboxylate ligands with La3+ and Zr4+ ions. Subsequent incorporation of a lithium salt yields an LLZO precursor with atomic-level homogeneous dispersion of La, Zr, and Li. Direct calcination of the precursor produced phase-pure LLZO in a single step. Through process optimization, employing polyethylene glycol-200 (PEG-200) as the MOF synthesis solvent, LiAc as the lithium source, and 20 mol% lithium excess, cubic-phase LLZO with a high specific surface area (144.76 m2 g−1) was successfully synthesized at a relatively low temperature (1000 °C) with a short holding time (5 h). Furthermore, the calcination mechanism of LLZO was elucidated by SEM, XRD, TEM, specific surface area analysis and pore size distribution analysis of samples calcined at different temperatures. This research provides a novel strategy for the low-temperature, rapid synthesis of high-surface-area cubic-phase LLZO.
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Machine learning has become a pivotal tool in materials discovery, but conventional data-driven models often behave as “black boxes” limited by the scope of their training data. In this perspective, we outline the current status of machine learning-driven materials discovery and present Materials Discovery through Interpretation (MDI), a framework that integrates scientific reasoning into the ML loop to enhance the reliability and impact of materials design. Instead of relying solely on statistical correlations, the MDI iteratively incorporates domain knowledge and insights from experimental and/or computational results such as phase formability and materials functionality into the predictive process. This interpretive strategy enables meaningful extrapolation even when underlying physics and chemical correlations remain poorly understood, guiding the identification of new candidate materials while simultaneously refining the models. Applied to proton-conducting oxides, MDI successfully identified previously unrecognized compounds, including those achieving conductivity above 0.01 Scm−1 at 300 °C, a critical benchmark for fuel cell electrolytes, while providing clear rationales for their selection. By combining predictive power with interpretability, MDI offers a flexible pathway for accelerating materials innovation beyond the confines of existing data.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117053
Bowei Pu , Zheyi Zou , Bing He , Fan Huang , Zuer Ye , Siqi Shi
Multi-ion correlated migration has become one of the critical features for superionic conductors (SICs). Finding a computable descriptor for correlated migration is a significant step for rational design of SICs. Here, we develop a revised bond valence based approach with the consideration of repulsive interactions between mobile ions to calculate Coulomb repulsion energy of crystal structure (Ec), which can quantify the correlated migration tendency. The SICs in which ion transport is governed by correlated migration are characterized by strong Coulomb repulsion energies, as seen in garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (0.851 eV) and NASICON-type Na3.15Zr2Si2.15P0.85O12 (0.898 eV). In contrast, the SICs with insignificant correlated migration exhibit much weaker Coulomb repulsion energies, exemplified by Li3YCl6 (0.441 eV) and Li3YBr6 (0.279 eV). Based on high-throughput calculations of 5226 Li-containing and 9363 Na-containing compounds, a threshold Ec of 0.7 eV is proposed to identify the SICs with significant correlated migration. These findings validate the effectiveness and universality of correlated migration descriptor, providing an efficient approach for the future design of superionic conductors.
{"title":"A revised bond valence based approach to identify descriptor for correlated migration in superionic conductors","authors":"Bowei Pu , Zheyi Zou , Bing He , Fan Huang , Zuer Ye , Siqi Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Multi-ion correlated migration has become one of the critical features for superionic conductors (SICs). Finding a computable descriptor for correlated migration is a significant step for rational design of SICs. Here, we develop a revised bond valence based approach with the consideration of repulsive interactions between mobile ions to calculate Coulomb repulsion energy of crystal structure (<em>E</em><sub>c</sub>), which can quantify the correlated migration tendency. The SICs in which ion transport is governed by correlated migration are characterized by strong Coulomb repulsion energies, as seen in garnet-type Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (0.851 eV) and NASICON-type Na<sub>3.15</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2.15</sub>P<sub>0.85</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (0.898 eV). In contrast, the SICs with insignificant correlated migration exhibit much weaker Coulomb repulsion energies, exemplified by Li<sub>3</sub>YCl<sub>6</sub> (0.441 eV) and Li<sub>3</sub>YBr<sub>6</sub> (0.279 eV). Based on high-throughput calculations of 5226 Li-containing and 9363 Na-containing compounds, a threshold <em>E</em><sub>c</sub> of 0.7 eV is proposed to identify the SICs with significant correlated migration. These findings validate the effectiveness and universality of correlated migration descriptor, providing an efficient approach for the future design of superionic conductors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":431,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Ionics","volume":"432 ","pages":"Article 117053"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145360226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-22DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117065
E.P. Antonova , D.A. Osinkin
Solid oxides with proton conductivity have great potential for application in high-temperature electrochemical devices. These devices encompass fuel cells, electrolyzers, hydrogen sensors, and membrane reactors for the production of high-purity hydrogen. In order to ensure the efficient operation of these devices, active electrodes are required. In recent studies, complex oxides with triple proton/electron/oxygen conductivity have been identified as a promising solution. Concurrently, numerous studies have demonstrated that conventional mixed oxygen-ionic/electronic conductors (MIECs) with high electronic conductivity exhibit high efficiency in terms of their use as electrodes with proton-conducting electrolyte. In this study, we investigated the electrochemical behavior of the most popular electrode materials La0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3-δ, La2NiO4+δ and La0.75Sr0.2MnO3±δ in contact with BaCe0.9Gd0.1O3-δ electrolyte in terms of oxygen reduction kinetics. A feature of this study was the use of regular and heavy water (D2O) for the humidification of the air when conducting impedance studies followed by analysis of impedance spectra by the method of distribution of relaxation times (DRT) with the subsequent determination of the stage of the oxygen reduction reaction in which the proton and/or water takes part. On the basis of the obtained results, oxygen adsorption, dissociation, and diffusion are proposed to be the rate-determining steps of the oxygen reduction reaction for La0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3-δ and La0.75Sr0.2MnO3±δ electrodes.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-12DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117069
Isabell Lee Johansson , Timofey I. Kolesnikov , Anna Khudyshkina , Ulf-Christian Rauska , Daniel Brandell , Jonas Mindemark , Guiomar Hernández , Fabian Jeschull
Polycarbonate-based solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are being intensively studied for use in all-solid-state batteries as a viable alternative to the commonly used poly(ethylene oxide)-based SPEs. Specifically, poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) and poly(ε-caprolactone–co–trimethylene carbonate) (P(CL-TMC)) as a well-performing copolymeric derivative represent two materials classes that so far have not been studied in potassium battery applications. Herein, we aim to close this knowledge gap by studying physical material properties of PTMC and P(CL-TMC) solid electrolytes with potassium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (KTFSI) as conductive salt and examine their electrochemical stability and characteristics in K-metal/K2Fe[Fe(CN)6] (KFF), as well as Fe[Fe(CN)6/K2Fe[Fe(CN)6] cell configurations. While operation of polycarbonate-based solid-state potassium batteries at temperatures as low as 40 °C is feasible, comparatively low discharge capacities and capacity retention were observed in comparison to polyether-based systems. For the P(CL-TMC) material, rapid degradation through depolymerization processes in direct contact with potassium metal represents a major bottleneck. With this study, we set a starting point for further materials development in alternative polymer hosts for SPE applications in potassium batteries.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-10DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.117070
K. Najkov , V. Koleva , V. Stefov , M. Pecovska Gjorgjevich
For the first time the acid salts Ca2KH7(PO4)4·2H2O and Ca2(NH4)H7(PO4)4·2H2O are studied as potential proton conductors by complex impedance spectroscopy. Their electrical and dielectric properties, as well as conductivity are examined as a function of frequency (10 Hz–10 MHz) at various temperatures (293 K–363 K). The complex impedance spectra showed semicircle arcs depending on temperature indicating conductivity through grain boundaries with semiconducting behavior. It was found that for the two salts in the investigated temperature range the ac conductivity follows Joncher's power law and dc conductivity follows the Arrhenius behavior with activation energy 0.552 eV for Ca2KH7(PO4)4·2H2O and 0.713 eV for Ca2(NH4)H7(PO4)4·2H2O. The results were confirmed with electric modulus analysis. The conductivity mechanism of the two compounds was also investigated and the experimental results were analyzed using various theoretical models. It has been established that the overlapping large polaron tunneling (OLPT) was the best model to explain the proton conduction of both acidic salts. Comparison of the conductivity with other phosphate proton conductors was made.
首次利用复阻抗谱技术研究了酸性盐Ca2KH7(PO4)4·2H2O和Ca2(NH4)H7(PO4)4·2H2O作为质子电位导体。在不同温度(293 K - 363 K)下,它们的电学和介电性能以及电导率作为频率(10 Hz-10 MHz)的函数进行了测试。复合阻抗谱随温度变化呈半圆弧,表明具有半导体行为的晶界电导率。结果表明,在研究温度范围内,两种盐的交流电导率服从Joncher幂定律,直流电导率服从Arrhenius行为,Ca2KH7(PO4)4·2H2O的活化能为0.552 eV, Ca2(NH4)H7(PO4)4·2H2O的活化能为0.713 eV。电模量分析证实了这一结果。研究了两种化合物的导电机理,并用各种理论模型对实验结果进行了分析。已经确定重叠大极化子隧穿(OLPT)是解释两种酸性盐的质子传导的最佳模型。并与其它磷酸盐质子导体的电导率进行了比较。
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