TY - JOUR AU - Deng, Yi-Cheng AU - You, Zi-Chang AU - Lin, Geng-Zhong AU - Tang, Guo AU - Wu, Jing-Hua AU - Zhou, Zhi-Min AU - Zhuang, Xiang-Chun AU - Yang, Li-Xuan AU - Zhang, Zhen-Jie AU - Wen, Zhao-Yin AU - Yao, Xia-Yin AU - Wang, Chang-Hong AU - Zhou, Qian AU - Cui, Guang-Lei AU - He, Ping AU - Li, Hui AU - Ai, Xin-Ping PY - 2025 TI - Strategies for Obtaining High-Performance Li-Ion Solid-State Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries JO - Journal of Electrochemistry SN - 1006-3471 VL - 31 IS - 10 AB - With the widespread adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), safety concerns associated with flammable organic electrolytes have become increasingly critical. Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs), with enhanced safety and higher energy density potential, are regarded as a promising next-generation energy storage technology. However, the practical application of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) remains hindered by several challenges, including low Li+ ion conductivity, poor interfacial compatibility with electrodes, unfavorable mechanical properties and difficulties in scalable manufacturing. This review systematically examines recent progress in SSEs, including inorganic types (oxides, sulfides, halides), organic types (polymers, plastic crystals, poly(ionic liquids) (PILs)), and the emerging class of soft solid-state electrolytes (S3Es), especially those based on “rigid-flexible synergy” composites and “Li+-desolvation” mechanism using porous frameworks. Critical assessment reveals that single-component SSEs face inherent limitations that are difficult to be fully overcome through compositional and structural modification alone. In contrast, S3Es integrate the strength of complementary components to achieve a balanced and synergic enhancement in electrochemical properties (e.g., ionic conductivity and stability window), mechanical integrity, and processability, showing great promise as next-generation SSEs. Furthermore, the application-oriented challenges and emerging trends in S3E research are outlined, aiming to provide strategic insights into future development of high-performance SSEs. UR - https://doi.org/10.61558/2993-074X.3585 DO - 10.61558/2993-074X.3585