Vacancy-rich β-Li3N superionic battery boosts EV range to 600+ miles by increasing mobile Li-ion population

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/new-solid-state-electrolyte-powers-lithium-batteries

"solid-state electrolyte with 2.14 × 10⁻³ S cm⁻¹ ionic conductivity at room temperature, exceptional cycling stability, 500 Wh/kg energy density, fast charging/ discharging... overcomes challenges with lithium metal anodes, oxides/ sulfide/ halide electrolytes, dendrites, detrimental side reactions... protective interlayers stabilize anode... ball-milled β-Li3N with high lithium-ion conductivity and vacancy-mediated diffusion mechanism... high air stability in dry environments"