In situ TEM studies of micron‐sized all‐solid‐state fluoride ion batteries: Preparation, prospects, and challenges

Mohammed H. Fawey, Venkata Sai Kiran Chakravadhanula, M. Anji Reddy, Carine Rongeat, Torsten Scherer, Horst Hahn, Maximilian Fichtner, Christian Kübel

Microscopy Research and Technique · 2016 · 40 citations · 74 references

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Abstract

Trustworthy preparation and contacting of micron-sized batteries is an essential task to enable reliable in situ TEM studies during electrochemical biasing. Some of the challenges and solutions for the preparation of all-solid-state batteries for in situ TEM electrochemical studies are discussed using an optimized focused ion beam (FIB) approach. In particular redeposition, resistivity, porosity of the electrodes/electrolyte and leakage current are addressed. Overcoming these challenges, an all-solid-state fluoride ion battery has been prepared as a model system for in situ TEM electrochemical biasing studies and first results on a Bi/La0.9 Ba0.1 F2.9 half-cell are presented. Microsc. Res. Tech. 79:615-624, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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