Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have significantly advanced portable electronics, yet their reliance on flammable organic solvents and lithium dendrite formation pose safety risks. Solid-state batteries (SSBs), utilizing solid electrolytes, offer a safer alternative with higher energy and power densiti...

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Main Authors: Fiona Spirrett, Ayaka Oi, Soshu Kirihara
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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description Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have significantly advanced portable electronics, yet their reliance on flammable organic solvents and lithium dendrite formation pose safety risks. Solid-state batteries (SSBs), utilizing solid electrolytes, offer a safer alternative with higher energy and power densities. This study explores the fabrication of solid electrolytes using ceramic stereolithography, focusing on lithium lanthanum zirconate (LLZ) due to its high ionic conductivity and chemical stability. A photosensitive paste containing 40–43 vol% LLZ was suitable for processing by stereolithography, and optimized processing parameters of 100 mW laser power and 1000 mm/s laser scanning speed with a 50 μm laser spot size were identified for sufficient material curing and interlayer lamination of LLZ. Thin embossed sheets were designed to enhance ion exchange and reduce internal resistance and were fabricated by the ceramic stereolithography method. The effect of cold isostatic pressing (CIP) on the sintered microstructure was investigated, and the potential for CIP to promote solid-phase diffusion during sintering was demonstrated, particularly at 67 MPa. The resulting LLZ-embossed sheets exhibited dense ceramic microstructures. These findings support the potential application of ceramic stereolithography for fabricating efficient solid electrolytes for next-generation telecommunications and mobile devices.
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spelling doaj-art-ad7e1eb8a75a447fad9d86ae416432272025-08-20T01:55:22ZengMDPI AGCeramics2571-61312024-09-01731218122610.3390/ceramics7030080Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte ApplicationsFiona Spirrett0Ayaka Oi1Soshu Kirihara2Joining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047, JapanGraduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, JapanJoining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047, JapanLithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have significantly advanced portable electronics, yet their reliance on flammable organic solvents and lithium dendrite formation pose safety risks. Solid-state batteries (SSBs), utilizing solid electrolytes, offer a safer alternative with higher energy and power densities. This study explores the fabrication of solid electrolytes using ceramic stereolithography, focusing on lithium lanthanum zirconate (LLZ) due to its high ionic conductivity and chemical stability. A photosensitive paste containing 40–43 vol% LLZ was suitable for processing by stereolithography, and optimized processing parameters of 100 mW laser power and 1000 mm/s laser scanning speed with a 50 μm laser spot size were identified for sufficient material curing and interlayer lamination of LLZ. Thin embossed sheets were designed to enhance ion exchange and reduce internal resistance and were fabricated by the ceramic stereolithography method. The effect of cold isostatic pressing (CIP) on the sintered microstructure was investigated, and the potential for CIP to promote solid-phase diffusion during sintering was demonstrated, particularly at 67 MPa. The resulting LLZ-embossed sheets exhibited dense ceramic microstructures. These findings support the potential application of ceramic stereolithography for fabricating efficient solid electrolytes for next-generation telecommunications and mobile devices.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/7/3/80solid electrolytestereolithographyall solid batterylithium lanthanum zirconate
spellingShingle Fiona Spirrett
Ayaka Oi
Soshu Kirihara
Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications
Ceramics
solid electrolyte
stereolithography
all solid battery
lithium lanthanum zirconate
title Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications
title_full Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications
title_fullStr Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications
title_full_unstemmed Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications
title_short Ceramic Stereolithography of Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Micro-Embossed Sheets for Solid Electrolyte Applications
title_sort ceramic stereolithography of li sub 7 sub la sub 3 sub zr sub 2 sub o sub 12 sub micro embossed sheets for solid electrolyte applications
topic solid electrolyte
stereolithography
all solid battery
lithium lanthanum zirconate
url https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/7/3/80
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