Abstract: Methods for producing metal sulfides generally include combining an alkali metal sulfide and a metal halide in an aprotic solvent to produce a mixture that includes an alkali metal halide and a metal sulfide. Additional methods include combining a first alkali metal sulfide, a second alkali metal sulfide, and a metal halide in an aprotic solvent to produce a mixture that includes a first alkali metal halide, a second alkali metal halide, and a metal sulfide. The methods may include adding a second solvent to cause an alkali metal halide to precipitate out of the mixture and improve the purity of the metal sulfide.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is one or more halogens or N; A is one or more of S and Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 17.8°±0.75° and 19.2°±0.75° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu-K?(1,2)=1.5418 ? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions for solid-state electrochemical cells that include a first layer and a second layer which meet at an interface. Each layer includes a binder, wherein the binder concentration forms a continuous gradient across the interface. Electrochemical cells including the compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods using a plasma source and molten sulfur produce a homogeneous mixture of reactants and powder product devoid of a carbon residue. The systems and methods are used to form materials for use in a solid-state electrochemical cell without using organic solvents, which may form a chemical residue or may carbonize during high-temperature heat treatment.

Abstract: Methods for increasing the particle size of solid electrolyte materials include combining the solid electrolyte material with molten elemental sulfur. By combining the solid electrolyte material with molten elemental sulfur, the particle size of the solid electrolyte material increases and the specific surface area of the solid electrolyte material decreases.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrolyte composition. The disclosure also generally relates to solid state batteries, and electrolyte compositions that may be used in solid state batteries. The disclosure also provides an electrolyte composition comprising lithium, phosphorous, and/or sulfur. The composition may further include a halogen. Without being bound by theory, the disclosure also provides an electrolyte composition comprising a novel x-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.

Abstract: A sulfide electrolyte having a P chemical building block, a solid-state battery containing the sulfide electrolyte having a P chemical building block, and a method of making the same. The sulfide electrolyte having a P chemical building block contains at least lithium (Li), sulfur(S), phosphorus (P), and a halogen, and has a structure characterized by an 86.6 ppm 31P shift in a 31P NMR spectra. In some preferred embodiments, the sulfide electrolyte having a P chemical building block may include chlorine, present in a unique PS43?—Cl? chemical building block.

Abstract: Processes for making sulfide-based solid electrolyte composites include mixing a lithium-containing material, a phosphorus-containing material, a sulfur-containing material, and a halogen-containing material in a solvent, removing the solvent, and then heat-treating the materials to form the sulfide-based solid electrolyte composites. The composites include an argyrodite component and second component, wherein each component has a unique x-ray diffraction pattern. The electrolyte composites may be incorporated into electrochemical cells, including solid-state batteries.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of preparing Li2S. The methods generally include combining an alkaline metal sulfide, a lithium salt, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon to form a mixture. A reaction forms the Li2S. A dense solvent is then added to the mixture and the Li2S is isolated from the mixture.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for making Li2S. The method includes combining metal polysulfides, metal sulfides, metal salts, elemental sulfur in a solvent to form a mixture and isolating Li2S from the mixture. Provided herein are also methods for purifying the isolated Li2S forming a high-purity Li2S. Further provided herein are methods for making solid-state electrolytes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compositions of matter and a robust one-pot process to produce solid-state electrolytes, metal sulfides, and/or metal phosphates. The metal sulfides include argyrodite-type sulfide electrolyte, and the metal phosphates include lithium phosphate.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is one or more halogens or N; A is one or more of S and Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 17.8°±0.75° and 19.2°±0.75° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu-K?(1,2)=1.5418 ? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.

Abstract: A process for preparing a solid electrolyte that includes mixing a lithium source with a sulfur source and a compound containing phosphorous and sulfur to form a composite, then heating the composite to the melting point of the compound containing phosphorous and sulfur to form the solid electrolyte material. A solid electrolyte material prepared by the process, wherein the solid electrolyte material is of formula I, which is Li(7?y?z)PS(6?y?z)X(y)W(z) wherein X and W are individually selected from F, Cl, Br, and I; where y and z each individually range from 0 to 2; and where y+z ranges from 0 to 2.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for forming solid state electrolyte materials using a compound comprising P4Sx. The methods generally include heating the P4Sx in the presence of one or more lithium compounds to create a solid-state electrolyte.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of Sb, P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is one or more halogens or N; A is one or more of S or Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 2?=14.5°±0.50°, 16.8°±0.50°, 23.9°±0.50°, 28.1°±0.50°, and 32.5°±0.50 in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu-K?(1,2)=1.54064 ? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.

Abstract: Described herein are processes for preparing electrochemical cells. The processes are defined by coating a second electrochemical cell layer on top of a first electrochemical cell layer while both electrochemical cell layers are wet. Electrochemical cells produced by this process are also described.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, Sb, W, and B; X is one or more halogens and/or N; A is one or more of S or Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 14.9°±0.50°, 20.4°±0.50°, and 25.4°±0.50° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu-Ka(1,2)=1.5418 ? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.