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May 20, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Effect of Ca Doping on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Li₃/₈Sr₇/₁₆Hf₁/₄Nb₃/₄O₃ Lithium‐Ion Conductors

AAAlaa AlsawafMKMohana V. KantePHPhilip Henkel

Key Points

  • This work aims to investigate how calcium doping affects the structure and ionic conductivity of Li3/8Sr7/16Hf1/4Nb3/4O3 solid electrolytes.
  • Synthesis of Li3/8Sr7/16Ca xHf1/4Nb3/4O3 via sol-gel method with various calcium contents (x = 0, 0.02, 0.05, 0.08, 0.44)
  • High-temperature treatment and structural/electrochemical characterization of the obtained materials
  • Cyclic voltammetry to assess electrochemical stability against lithium metal.
  • Li3/8Sr6.2/16Ca0.05Hf1/4Nb3/4O3 demonstrated the highest ionic conductivity of 1.4 × 10−4 S cm−1 at room temperature with negligible electronic contribution.
  • Increasing Ca2+ concentration resulted in a structural transition away from cubic perovskite, indicating a compositional limit for structural integrity.
  • Limited electrochemical stability was observed against lithium metal, linked to interfacial reactions causing electrolyte degradation.

Abstract

Perovskite-structured solid electrolytes are promising candidates for next-generation solid-state lithium batteries due to their high ionic conductivity and structural stability. In this work, Li₃/₈Sr₇/₁₆−ₗCaₓHf₁/₄Nb₃/₄O₃ solid electrolytes with various calcium contents (x = 0, 0. 02, 0. 05, 0. 08, and 0. 44) were synthesized via a sol–gel method, followed by high-temperature treatment. Comprehensive structural and electrochemical characterizations were conducted to elucidate the effect of Ca1 2+ substitution on material performance. Increasing Ca^2+ concentration induced a structural transformation from cubic perovskite to an unidentified phase, suggesting a compositional limit for maintaining structural integrity. Among the investigated compositions, Li₃/₈Sr₆. ₂/₁₆Ca₀. ₀₅Hf₁/₄Nb₃/₄O₃ (LSCaHN) exhibited the highest ionic conductivity of 1. 4 × 10^−4 S cm^−1 at room temperature, with negligible electronic contribution. Cyclic voltammetry revealed limited electrochemical stability against lithium metal, attributed to interfacial reactions that lead to electrolyte degradation. These findings highlight the importance of precise compositional design to balance structural stability and ionic transport in perovskite-type solid electrolytes for solid-state battery applications.

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Alsawaf et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5013f03e14405aa9b9c2https://doi.org/10.5445/ir/1000192522
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