Efficient Ion Percolating Network for High-Performance All-Solid-State Cathodes.

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) face critical challenges of low cathode loading and poor rate performances, which handicaps their energy/power densities. The widely-accepted aim of high ionic conductivity and low interfacial resistance seems insufficient to overcome these challenges. Here, we reveal that efficient ion percolating network in the cathode exert a more critical influence on electrochemical performance of ASSLBs. By constructing vertical alignment of Li 0.35 La 0.55 TiO 3 nanowires (LLTO NWs) in solid-state cathode through magnetic manipulation, ionic conductivity of the cathode increases twice compared with the cathode consisted of randomly distributed LLTO NWs. The all-solid-state LiFePO 4 /Li cells using poly(ethylene oxide) as electrolyte is able to deliver high capacities of 151 mAh g -1 (2 C) and 100 mAh g -1 (5 C) at 60 °C, and a room-temperature capacity of 108 mAh g -1 can be achieved at a charging rate of 2 C. Furthermore, the cell can reach a high areal capacity of 3 mAh cm -2 even with a practical LFP loading of 20 mg cm -2 . The universality of this strategy is also presented showing the demonstration in LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 cathodes. This work offers new pathways for designing ASSLBs with improved energy/power densities. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.