Author(s)

ZhiZhong Zhang

Affiliation(s)

Suzhou Rongfeng Microfinance Co., Ltd, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China.

Corresponding Author

ZhiZhong Zhang

ABSTRACT

With the increasing demand for high energy density and enhanced safety in energy storage systems, conventional lithium-ion batteries employing liquid electrolytes have gradually exhibited intrinsic limitations in both safety and performance improvement. All-solid-state batteries, which replace flammable liquid electrolytes with solid electrolytes, are widely regarded as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation high-safety energy storage technologies. However, solid electrolytes still face considerable challenges in terms of material properties, interfacial stability, and large-scale manufacturing, which significantly hinder their practical application. This thesis presents a systematic review of solid electrolytes and their production processes. Firstly, the current research status of major solid electrolyte material systems, including oxide-based, sulfide-based, polymer-based, and composite solid electrolytes, is comprehensively summarized, with particular emphasis on their ionic conduction mechanisms, chemical stability, and engineering applicability. Subsequently, the progress in key fabrication techniques of solid electrolytes is reviewed, focusing on the influence of processing conditions on microstructure and electrochemical performance. Furthermore, the critical interfacial issues in all-solid-state batteries are discussed, and recent advances in interfacial engineering strategies are analyzed. Finally, combined with the current status of industrialization, the technical routes and future development trends of all-solid-state batteries are evaluated. Through an integrated analysis of material systems, manufacturing processes, interfacial engineering, and industrialization pathways, this work aims to provide a systematic reference for research on solid electrolytes and all-solid-state batteries, as well as insights into their further engineering implementation.

KEYWORDS

Solid electrolyte; All-solid-state batteries; Material systems; Manufacturing processes; Interfacial engineering; Industrialization

CITE THIS PAPER

ZhiZhong Zhang. Research progress on solid-state electrolytes and their manufacturing processes. World Journal of Materials Science.  2025, 3(1): 29-34. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wjms3011.

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