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  1. Solid-state sulfur cathodes based on inorganic sulfide solid electrolytes can enable energy-dense lithium batteries. However, volume changes and chemical decomposition can drive delamination and degradation during cycling. To overcome these challenges, this paper reports an in situ approach to encapsulate the solid-state sulfur cathode with a gel polymer electrolyte (GPE). The GPE is covalently bonded with the sulfide solid electrolyte and acts as a barrier that suppresses chemical decomposition between the sulfide solid electrolyte and cathode active material. The elastic GPE maintains interfacial contact within the sulfur cathode allowing for greater sulfur utilization. The solid-state sulfur cathode with GPE demonstrates capacities nearing 700 mAh g −1 and capacity retention over 100 cycles. 
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    Engineering energy dense electrodes (e.g. lithium metal, conversion cathodes, etc.) with solid electrolytes is important for enhancing the practical energy density of solid-state batteries. However, large electrode volumetric strain can cause significant drive fracture, delamination, and accelerate degradation. This review discusses transport and chemo-mechanical challenges associated with energy dense solid state batteries. In particular, this review focuses on summarizing work which provides design strategies for implementation on energy dense anodes with rigid solid electrolytes. This review further assesses the properties which impact the elasticity of inorganic solid electrolytes and inorganic/organic hybrid electrolyte. Finally, this review discusses the advanced characterization approaches for analyzing the coupled electrochemistry/transport/mechanical phenomena that occur at buried solid-solid interfaces 
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