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Academic Journal of Materials & Chemistry, 2023, 4(4); doi: 10.25236/AJMC.2023.040403.

Synthesis of beta alumina films using the process of chemical vapor deposition under lithium-rich atmosphere

Author(s)

Chen Chi

Corresponding Author:
Chen Chi
Affiliation(s)

School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, China

Abstract

This study demonstrates the growth of Li-β-alumina films by laser chemical vapor deposition and investigates the effects of deposition temperature (Tdep), molar ratio of Li/Al (RLi/Al) and total pressure (Ptot) on the phase formation, microstructure, orientations and deposition rate (Rdep) of the film. Single-phase Li-β-alumina films were deposited at Tdep = 1100 K–1300 K, RLi/Al = 20–50 and Ptot = 600–1000 Pa. Li-β-alumina films with the hexagonally faceted platelet morphology (flake-like) were deposited at Ptot = 1000 Pa, whereas bulky grains were formed at Ptot=600 Pa. The maximum Rdep of Li-β-alumina films was 30 μm h−1 at Tdep=1225 K, RLi/Al=30 and Ptot=600 Pa. At room temperature the ionic conductivity of Li-β-alumina film prepared by laser CVD reached 2×10-4 S/cm, demonstrating superior performance and significant potential in lithium battery.

Keywords

beta alumina; CVD; film; ionic conductivity; electrolyte

Cite This Paper

Chen Chi. Synthesis of beta alumina films using the process of chemical vapor deposition under lithium-rich atmosphere. Academic Journal of Materials & Chemistry (2023) Vol. 4, Issue 4: 14-20. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMC.2023.040403.

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