national science foundation synthesis of solid electrolyte (li x al y si z o) via ald jane p. chang,...
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Jane P. Chang, University of California-Los Angeles, DMR 0932761• Outcome: Researchers at UCLA have synthesized an ultra-thin ionic conductive film
via Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) as an electrolyte in Li-ion microbatteries
• Impact: An ultra-thin film electrolyte (LixAlySizO) will provide unique opportunities in the development of a fully functional all-solid-state 3D Li-ion microbattery
• Explanation: Despite significant developments in electrode materials for potential 3D Li-ion microbattery, very little efforts have been devoted in developing a suitable solid electrolyte to enable a functional 3D Li-ion microbattery.
Prof. Chang’s group has successfully synthesized an ultra-thin electrolyte (LixAlySizO) that is conformal
over complex, high-aspect ratio structures with an excellent thickness control. This technology will enable an innovative miniaturizationsof the Li-ion batteries.
Current
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Li+
Li+
Li+
Li+
LixAlySizO
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Cathode
1-2 mm
Proposed design of a 3D Li-ion micro-battery
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• A viable solid electrolyte material for 3D Li-ion microbattery applications needs to be conformal over complex 3D structures.
The conformality of LixAlySizO thin film deposited via Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) over a high-aspect ratio (AR) Si trench (W: 0.6 μm, L: 6 μm, AR: 10) was studied by HRTEM. A conformal coating of LixAlySizO film was observed by EDX with Al Kα and O Kα emissions, confirming a successful ALD deposition.
(a) SEM and (TEM) of a high AR Si trench of a high AR Si trench showing a conformal coating of LixAlySizO along the sidewall of the trench (c) EDX spectra across LixAlySizO confirming the presence of the deposited film
Si Trench ALDFilm
0.6 μm
6 μ
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Conformal Coating of Solid Electrolyte over Si TrenchesJane P. Chang, University of California- Los Angeles, DMR 0932761
EDX Line Scan
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• An ultra thin film of LixAlySizO has been deposited via ALD over
a potential 3D anode material(a porous SiNW) to study the film conformality. HRTEM study of LixAlySizO coated porous SiNW (vs. bare porous SiNW) shows a conformal deposition over the entire nanowire while maintaining the porous morphology of the NW.
This HRTEM study demonstrated ALD’s superior thickness and composition control, which will likely play a key role in fabricating a well-tailored nanostructured electrode-electrolyte nanocomposite for 3D Li-ion microbatteries.
Conformal Coating of Solid Electrolyte over Porous SiNWJane P. Chang, University of California-Los Angeles, DMR 0932761
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HRTEM of (a) uncoated porous SiNW and (b) LixAlySizO coated porous SiNW. A conformal coating of LixAlySizO with a thickness of ~11nm has been observed over the entire wire, while maintaining the porous morphology of SiNW