Hierarchical high-throughput screening of alkaline-stable lithium-ion conductors combining machine learning and first-principles calculations

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Autori principali: Li, Zhuohan, Jun, KyuJung, Deng, Bowen, Ceder, Gerbrand
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author Li, Zhuohan
Jun, KyuJung
Deng, Bowen
Ceder, Gerbrand
author_facet Li, Zhuohan
Jun, KyuJung
Deng, Bowen
Ceder, Gerbrand
contents Solid-state batteries require lithium-ion conductors that combine high ionic conductivity with stability under harsh electrochemical and chemical conditions. Here, we investigate the chemical factors governing the stability of NASICON-type and garnet-type Li-ion conductors in highly alkaline environments. This is particularly relevant to solid-state Li-air cells operated under humidified air where alkaline conditions arise due to the formation of LiOH discharge products. We implement a hierarchical high-throughput screening workflow that consists of a pre-screening step using a universal machine-learning interatomic potential and a more accurate DFT-based screening. This approach enables rapid evaluation of over 320,000 compositions, from which 209 alkaline-stable candidates are identified. We identify specific cation substitutions that improve alkaline stability in NASICON and garnet compounds and reveal the underlying mechanism. More importantly, we highlight design trade-offs that require careful composition optimization to simultaneously enhance synthesizability, operational stability, and Li-ion/electronic conductivities for practical humid Li-air battery applications.
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spellingShingle Hierarchical high-throughput screening of alkaline-stable lithium-ion conductors combining machine learning and first-principles calculations
Li, Zhuohan
Jun, KyuJung
Deng, Bowen
Ceder, Gerbrand
Materials Science
Solid-state batteries require lithium-ion conductors that combine high ionic conductivity with stability under harsh electrochemical and chemical conditions. Here, we investigate the chemical factors governing the stability of NASICON-type and garnet-type Li-ion conductors in highly alkaline environments. This is particularly relevant to solid-state Li-air cells operated under humidified air where alkaline conditions arise due to the formation of LiOH discharge products. We implement a hierarchical high-throughput screening workflow that consists of a pre-screening step using a universal machine-learning interatomic potential and a more accurate DFT-based screening. This approach enables rapid evaluation of over 320,000 compositions, from which 209 alkaline-stable candidates are identified. We identify specific cation substitutions that improve alkaline stability in NASICON and garnet compounds and reveal the underlying mechanism. More importantly, we highlight design trade-offs that require careful composition optimization to simultaneously enhance synthesizability, operational stability, and Li-ion/electronic conductivities for practical humid Li-air battery applications.
title Hierarchical high-throughput screening of alkaline-stable lithium-ion conductors combining machine learning and first-principles calculations
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.20964