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Garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) is a solid electrolyte material with a low-conductivity tetragonal and a high-conductivity cubic phase. Using density-functional theory and variable cell shape molecular dynamics simulations, we show that the…

A recent experimental work on palladium hydrides suggested that metastable structures with hydrogen atoms occupying tetrahedral sites could lead to superconductivity above 50 K, a huge increase compared to the 10 K critical temperature of…

A lamellar lepidocrocite-type titanate structure with ~25% $\text{Ti}^{4+}$vacancies was recently synthesized, and it showed potential for use as an electrode in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. In addition to lithium, we explore this…

We have performed long time-scale molecular dynamics simulations of the cubic and tetragonal phases of the solid lithium-ion--electrolyte Li$_{7}$La$_{3}$Zr$_{2}$O$_{12}$ (LLZO), using a first-principles parameterised interatomic potential.…

The monoclinic (m-LBO) and tetragonal (t-LBO) polymorphs of LiBO2 have significant potential for applications such as solid electrolytes and electrode coatings of lithium-ion batteries. While comparative experimental studies of electron and…

Thermodynamics and kinetics of Li, Na, and Mg storage in Ge is studied ab initio. The most stable configurations can consist of tetrahedral, substitutional, or a combination of the two types of sites. In the dilute limit, Li, Na prefer…

Doped lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) is a promising class of solid electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries due to their good electrochemical stability and compatibility with Li metal anodes. Ionic diffusivity in these ceramics is…

Future lithium-based batteries are expected to use solid electrolytes to achieve higher energy density and fast charge capabilities. The majority of solid electrolytes are thermodynamically unstable against layered oxide cathodes. Here, the…

The proper design principles are essential for the efficient development of superionic conductors. However, the existing design principles are mainly proposed from the perspective of crystal structures. In this work, the face-centered cubic…

In this work we address Li-ion diffusion in thio-LISICON materials and in their oxide counterparts, exploring both the orthorhombic and tetragonal phases of Li10GeP2S12(LGPS) and Li10GeP2O12(LGPO) through extended Car-Parrinello molecular…

Garnet-type Li$_{6.25}$Al$_{0.25}$La$_3$Zr$_2$O$_{12}$ (Al-LLZO) solid electrolytes are promising for all-solid-state batteries but are limited by interfacial resistance. In this work, dense and graded tri-layer Al-LLZO electrolytes were…

Hydrogen in metals is a significant research area with far-reaching implications, encompassing diverse fields such as hydrogen storage, metal-insulator transitions, and the recently emerging phenomenon of room-temperature ($\textit{$T_C$}$)…

Alkali metal anodes paired with solid ion conductors offer promising avenues for enhancing battery energy density and safety. To facilitate rapid ion transport crucial for fast charging and discharging, it is essential to understand point…

The nature of a metal-insulator transition tuned by external gates in quantum Hall (QH) systems with point constrictions, as reported in recent experiments of Roddaro et al [1], is examined. We attribute this phenomenon to a splitting of…

Distribution of aluminum and gallium atoms over the tetrahedral and octahedral sites in the garnet structure was studied in the mixed Lu3Al5-xGaxO12 crystals using the 27Al and 71Ga MAS NMR together with the single crystal 71Ga NMR. The…

Lithium zirconium chlorides (LZCs) present a promising class of cost-effective solid electrolyte for next-generation all-solid-state batteries. The unique crystal structure of LZCs plays a crucial role in facilitating lithium-ion mobility,…

Lithium titanium oxide Li$_4$Ti$_5$O$_{12}$ (LTO) is an intriguing anode material promising particularly long lived batteries, due to its remarkable phase stability during (dis)charging of the cell. However, its usage is limited by its low…

In the pursuit of advanced energy storage solutions, the crystal structure of ionic conductors plays a pivotal role in facilitating ion transport. The conventional structural design principle that compounds with the body-centered cubic…

The nature of a metal--insulator transition tuned by external gates in quantum Hall (QH) systems with point constrictions at integer bulk filling, as reported in recent experiments of Roddaro et al. [1], is addressed. We are particularly…

We report on the dynamic and structural characterization of lithium metasilicate $Li_2SiO_3$, a network forming ionic glass, by means of molecular dynamics simulations. The system is characterized by a network of $SiO_4$ tetrahedra…