journal article·2026-05-09Open access

Electrochemically Induced Interphase by Complex Hydride Anions in Argyrodite Solid Electrolytes for Stable Lithium Metal All‐Solid‐State Batteries

Sangho Lee, Hyunseo Park, Ye‐Eun Park, Taehyun Kim, Taegyoung Lee, Taeseung Kim, SeoungJae Kang, Yerim Chae, Seunghee Joo, Jinkwang Hwang, Kyungsu Kim, Kazuhiko Matsumoto, Woosuk Cho, Sangryun Kim

Abstract

ABSTRACT Complex hydride anion substitution in the argyrodite solid electrolyte has emerged as a promising approach to enhance ionic conductivity and interfacial stability. Despite these advances, the influence of complex hydride anions on Li metal interfacial stability remains unclear. Here, we clarify that complex hydride anions drive distinct interfacial reaction pathways at Li metal under electrochemical operation. In the BH 4 − ‐substituted argyrodite Li 5 PS 4 (BH 4 ) 2 , BH 4 − species rapidly react with Li during electrochemical operation, forming a Li─B─H‐rich interphase. This interphase limits further decomposition of the sulfide framework while maintaining efficient Li + transport. In contrast, the conventional halide argyrodite Li 6 PS 5 Cl undergoes sustained interfacial decomposition into Li 2 S and Li 3 P, resulting in unstable cycling behavior. Based on these results, we developed all‐solid‐state Li metal batteries with a gradual current increase that promotes Li─B─H‐rich interphase formation, achieving stable cycling over 1000 cycles at high current densities up to 2.1 mA cm −2 . Collectively, our findings provide new insight into how complex hydride anions in solid electrolytes, when coupled with rationally engineered electrochemical operation, enable stable, high‐current all‐solid‐state Li metal batteries.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Advancements in Battery Materials · Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

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Affiliations

Department of Chemistry Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) Gwangju Republic of Korea

Advanced Batteries Research Center Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI) Seongnam Republic of Korea

Graduate School of Energy Science Kyoto University Kyoto Japan

Graduate School of Energy Convergence Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) Gwangju Republic of Korea

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea · Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea · Kementerian Pendidikan

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