Comprehensive Guide to All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries Released for Enthusiasts and Researchers

Comprehensive Guide to All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries

A new publication focusing on the field of all-solid-state lithium batteries has been released, catering to both enthusiasts and researchers. This book consolidates scholarly insights and development trends in essential areas such as solid electrolytes, active materials, and battery production processes. Officially published on June 5, 2025, it is put together under the supervision of esteemed experts including Masahiro Tatsumi from Osaka Prefecture University, and Akitoshi Hayashi, also from the same institution.

Background

The book emerges as a revised version that offers an accessible price for the readers, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the advancements of all-solid-state lithium battery technology. With a total of 298 pages, this B5 format book is priced at 6,490 yen, including tax. It is available for purchase on the company's e-commerce site and in bookstores nationwide.

Throughout the publication, the authors include prominent figures from various prestigious institutions such as the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Gakushuin University, and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, among others. In total, around 50 contributors share their expertise through carefully researched chapters that explore the intricate details of solid electrolytes and device technology.

Contents Overview

The book is structured into two main parts:

Part I: Solid Electrolytes

This section delves into a variety of solid electrolyte materials necessary for all-solid-state battery applications:
1. Crystal Sulfide-Based Solid Electrolytes
2. Sulfide Glass-Based Solid Electrolytes
3. Improving Characteristics of Sulfide-Based Solid Electrolytes
4. Perovskite Lithium-Ion Solid Electrolytes
5. NASICON-Type Solid Electrolytes
6. Garnet-Type Solid Electrolytes
7. Oxide Glass-Based Solid Electrolytes
8. Development of Oxide Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Battery Applications
9. Complex Hydride Solid Electrolytes and Their Applications in All-Solid-State Batteries

The section also covers analytical methodologies including:
10. Analyzing Ionic Conduction Mechanisms Using First-Principles Calculations
11. Computational Science Analysis of Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces in All-Solid-State Batteries
12. Structural Analysis of Solid Electrolytes Using Neutron Scattering
13. Characterization of Sulfide Glass Electrolytes Using Synchrotron X-Rays

Part II: Device Technologies

In this segment, various active materials and process technologies are discussed:
1. Building Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces via Miniaturization of Sulfide Solid Electrolytes (LIB Material)
2. Overview of All-Solid-State Lithium Sulfur Batteries
3. Current Status and Challenges of Sulfide All-Solid-State Batteries Using High-Voltage Cathodes
4. Integration of Silicon Anodes in Solid-State Batteries
5. Dissolution Mechanism of Li Metals Using Inorganic Solid Electrolytes
6. Evaluation and Analysis Techniques for All-Solid-State Batteries
7. Operando Structural Analysis in All-Solid-State Batteries

The process technology chapters include:
8. Liquid Phase Synthesis of Sulfide Solid Electrolytes
9. Composite Fabrication of Active Materials with Solid Electrolytes through Dry Coating
10. Thinning Techniques for Electrolyte Layers Using Porous Sheets
11. Production of All-Solid Lithium-Ion Batteries via Aerosol Deposition
12. Development of All-Solid Batteries through Electric Sintering
13. Creation of Fully Crystalline Lithium-Ion Batteries
14. Single-Phase Solid-State Batteries Using NASICON-Type Oxides
15. Layered Oxide Solid-State Batteries via Co-Firing
16. Development of Single Crystal Electrolyte Materials
17. Achieving Low-Resistance Solid Interfaces in All-Solid-State Batteries
18. Production Technologies for Thin-Film All-Solid Lithium Batteries

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide serves as an important addition to the literature on all-solid-state batteries, laying down a crucial foundation for future innovations in battery technology. It is a must-read for students, researchers, and anyone keen on understanding the evolving landscape of battery science and technology.