Lithium sulfide and preparation method therefor

Thermal reduction and solvent extraction with sulfur replenishment, followed by controlled heat treatment, address sulfur loss and impurity issues in lithium sulfide production, resulting in high-purity lithium sulfide with improved ion conductivity for all-solid-state batteries.

WO2026135016A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25POSCO HLDG INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
POSCO HLDG INC
Filing Date
2025-12-11
Publication Date
2026-06-25

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for manufacturing lithium sulfide suffer from insufficient purification due to sulfur loss during solvent extraction, leading to impurities that reduce ion conductivity when used in battery materials.

Method used

A method involving thermal reduction of a lithium raw material with carbon, followed by solvent extraction with an optimal solvent, and additional sulfur replenishment, along with controlled heat treatment to achieve specific NMR peak ratios, ensuring optimal impurity levels and ion conductivity.

Benefits of technology

The method produces high-purity lithium sulfide with controlled impurity levels, enhancing ion conductivity and yield, suitable for use in all-solid-state batteries.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to lithium sulfide and a preparation method therefor, and provides lithium sulfide comprising peak A at 2.2 to 2.5 ppm, peak B at 1.2 to 2.1 ppm, peak C at -0.7 to -0.5 ppm, peak D at 2.9 to 3.1 ppm, and peak E at -0.2 to 1.15 ppm, wherein, with respect to the integral ratio of the peaks, 5 ≤ A / B and 1 ≤ B / C.
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