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The article “Wet-slurry fabrication using PVdF-HFP binder with sulfide electrolytes via synergetic cosolvent approach for all-solid-state batteries” provides an overview of the use of poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-HFP) as a polymeric binder in sulfide based all solid state electrodes. The article is written in a clear and concise manner, providing detailed information on the advantages of using PVdF-HFP over conventional nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). The authors provide evidence to support their claims, such as comparative investigations of sheet type LiNi0.70Co0.15Mn0.15O2 electrodes comprising PVdF-HFP or NBR, which demonstrate the superior performance of the former. Additionally, they highlight the advantageous features of PVdF-HFP over NBR at low temperatures and operating pressures. Finally, they demonstrate encouraging performance of pouch type LiNi0.70Co0.15Mn0.15O2/graphite ASLB full cells fabricated using PVdF-HFP.

The article appears to be unbiased and reliable overall, however there are some points that could be further explored or discussed more thoroughly such as potential risks associated with using this technology or possible counterarguments that could be presented alongside the claims made by the authors in order to present both sides equally and fairly. Additionally, it would have been beneficial if more evidence was provided to support some of the claims made by the authors such as regarding effective volume fraction and binder distribution being key factors for determining electrochemical performance or highlighting advantageous features at low temperatures and operating pressures; this would have strengthened their argument further and increased trustworthiness of their findings even more so than it already is now.