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Solid-state batteries: The critical role of mechanics

by Sergiy Kalnaus, Nancy J Dudney, Andrew S Westover, Erik G Herbert, Stephen Hackney
Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Science
Publication Date
Page Numbers
1 to 8
Volume
381
Issue
6664

Solid-state batteries with lithium metal anodes have the potential for higher energy density, longer lifetime, wider operating temperature, and increased safety. Although the bulk of the research has focused on improving transport kinetics and electrochemical stability of the materials and interfaces, there are also critical challenges that require investigation of the mechanics of materials. In batteries with solid-solid interfaces, mechanical contacts, and the development of stresses during operation of the solid-state batteries, become as critical as the electrochemical stability to keep steady charge transfer at these interfaces. This review will focus on stress and strain that result from normal and extended battery cycling and the associated mechanisms for stress relief, some of which lead to failure of these batteries.