Highly Efficient Aligned Ion-Conducting Network and Interface Chemistries for Depolarized All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries

Highlights This study introduces an innovative 3D-printed electrolyte with vertically aligned ion transport network, which contains well-dispersed nanoscale Ta-doped Li 7 La 3 Zr 2 O 12 in a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate matrix. The 3DSE architecture enables efficient ion transport across the Li/electrolyte and electrolyte/cathode interfaces, which allows for increased active material mass loading and enhanced interfacial adhesion. The p-3DSE Li symmetric cell displays an impressive critical current density value of 1.92 mA cm −2 and stable operation for 2600 h at room temperature. Full cells using p-3DSE achieve notable areal capacities.