Carbon
materials
derived
from
biomass
have
been
widely
used
in
Li-S
batteries;
however,
the
mineral
matter
present
could
impact
properties
of
carbons
and
affect
electrochemical
performance.
In
this
study,
removal
palm
kernel
shells
is
reported
to
identify
effect
minerals
on
physicochemical
activated
carbon
correlate
them
performance
batteries.
The
content
such
as
silicon,
iron,
potassium
was
decreased
by
acid
washing.
textural
conductive
were
increased
absence
minerals.
Electrochemical
results
reveal
that
demineralized
sample
a
sulfur
host
can
increase
capacity
for
high
charge
discharge
rates
23%.
Hence,
an
important
step
consider
application
hosts
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(38)
Published: July 31, 2024
Abstract
The
advancement
of
conventional
lithium–sulfur
batteries
(LSBs)
is
hindered
by
the
shuttle
effect
and
corresponding
safety
issues.
All‐solid‐state
(ASSLSBs)
substitute
liquid
electrolytes
with
solid‐state
(SEs)
to
completely
isolate
cathode
anode,
thereby
effectively
suppressing
polysulfide
migration
growth
while
significantly
enhancing
energy
density
safety.
However,
development
ASSLSBs
accompanied
several
challenges
such
as
formation
Li
dendrites,
electrode
degradation,
poor
interfacial
wettability,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics,
etc.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
recent
advancements
made
in
ASSLSBs.
First,
a
comprehensive
overview
research
conducted
on
advanced
cathodes
utilizing
sulfur
(S)
lithium
sulfide
(Li
2
S)
displayed.
Subsequently,
SEs
are
classified
discussed
that
have
been
implemented
Furthermore,
issues
interfaces
anodes
analyzed.
Finally,
based
current
laboratory
advancements,
rational
design
guidelines
proposed
for
each
component
also
presenting
four
practical
recommendations
facilitating
early
commercialization.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
zinc
(Zn)
anode
in
zinc‐ion
batteries
suffers
from
potential
defects
such
as
wild
dendrite
growth,
severe
Zn
corrosion,
and
violent
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
inducing
erratic
interfacial
charge
transfer
kinetics,
which
eventually
leads
to
electrochemical
failure.
Here,
collagen,
a
biomacromolecule,
is
added
achieve
the
reconstruction
of
electrolyte
hydrogen‐bonding
network
modification
derived
interface.
Benefiting
electronegativity
advantage
amino
groups
(‐NH
2
)
(002)
crystal
plane
preferentially
exposed
solid
interface
(SEI)
rich
ZnF
3
N
promotes
rapid
anode.
Thence,
an
impressive
cumulative
capacity
7,500
mAh
cm
−2
at
30
mA
achieved
assembled
Zn|VO
cell
exhibited
robust
cycle
reversibility
even
when
subject
maximum
current
100
A
g
−1
ultra‐long
life
20,000
cycles
50
,
with
single‐cycle
loss
low
0.0021%.
Such
convenient
strategy
solvent
sheathing
regulation
manipulation
opening
up
promising
universal
approach
toward
long‐life
high‐rate
anodes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
All
solid‐state
lithium‐sulfur
batteries
(ASSLSBs)
demonstrate
tremendous
potential
in
the
next‐generation
energy
storage
system.
Nevertheless,
incomplete
conversion
of
Li
2
S
to
within
sulfur
electrode
imposes
a
substantial
impediment
on
capacity
release.
Herein,
nickel
single‐atom
catalyst
(NiNC)
materials
are
employed
ameliorate
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
polysulfides.
Moreover,
unknown
origin
catalytic
activity
NiNC
ASSLSBs
is
revealed
by
using
ligand‐field
theory.
The
results
show
that
orbital
Ni
exhibits
significant
vertical
hybridization
phenomenon
from
inert
dsp
state
active
d
sp
3
state,
which
exerts
effect
reduction
S.
As
result,
assembled
attain
release
1506.9
mAh
g
−1
at
0.05
C
and
more
than
70%
retention
ratio
after
600
cycles
high
rate
C.
in‐depth
study
‐orbitals
catalysts
this
work
offers
deep
insights
into
relationship
between
substrate
substance
novel
perspective
for
realization
ASSLSB
with
density.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
All‐solid‐state
lithium‐sulfur
battery
(ASSLSB)
is
considered
one
of
the
ultimate
next‐generation
energy
storage
technologies
due
to
expected
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
specific
energy.
The
high‐conductivity
low‐modulus
sulfide
electrolytes
hold
promise
as
in
cathode
(i.e.,
solid
catholytes)
for
ASSLSBs,
but
their
parasitic
decomposition
reactions
over
cycling
lead
degradation
active
material−catholyte
interphases
hence
limited
life.
Herein
a
strategy
described
stabilize
ASSLSBs
by
regulating
interphase
redox
reversibility
catholyte,
which
validated
on
new
electrolyte
formulated
Li
6+x
P
1−x
W
x
S
5
I
(LPWSI).
experiments
show
that
presence
mixed
ionic‐electronic
conducting
WS
2
boosts
4
7
−to−Li
3
PS
reaction
interphase,
prevents
irreversible
accumulation
impeding
4−
thereby
improves
catholyte's
stability.
With
LPWSI
ambient‐temperature
ASSLSB
exhibits
stable
sustaining
92.2%
capacity
400
cycles
at
C/5
with
an
initial
areal
1.95
mA
h
cm
−2
.
Furthermore,
cells
demonstrate
excellent
high‐rate
stability
1000
rates
1C
2C.
reported
contributes
reshaping
understanding
how
catholyte
can
function
composite
cathodes
provides
guidelines
designing
high‐capacity
conversion‐based
electrodes
involve
complex
evolution
interphases.
The
development
of
high-performance
all-solid-state
lithium–sulfur
batteries
(ASSLSBs)
has
garnered
considerable
attention
due
to
their
potential
for
high
energy
density
and
enhanced
safety.
However,
significant
challenges
such
as
poor
cycling
stability,
interface
incompatibility,
reaction
kinetics
hinder
severely
practical
application.
In
this
work,
an
all-in-one
sulfur/cobalt
disulfide
(S/CoS2)
composite
cathode
is
proposed
by
integrating
sulfur
homogenized
cobalt
(CoS2)
the
sulfur-based
materials
with
sulfide
solid
electrolyte
(Li6PS5Cl)
through
ball
milling.
This
strategy
combines
homogenization
effect
catalytic
CoS2
improve
interfacial
compatibility
cathode,
thereby
reducing
resistance
enhancing
overall
battery
performance.
It
confirmed
that
introduction
can
significantly
lithium-ion
transport,
rate
More
importantly,
it
promotes
conversion
S
Li2S,
improving
utilization
ASSLSBs.
S/CoS2
delivers
impressive
initial
discharge
capacity
1584
mA
h
g–1
a
99%
at
current
0.25
cm–2
maintains
915
after
100
cycles.
Even
1.28
cm–2,
exhibits
specific
474
g–1.
provides
valuable
insights
into
design
next-generation
ASSLSBs
holds
future
storage
technologies.
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
388(6748), P. 724 - 729
Published: May 15, 2025
Mixing
electroactive
materials,
solid-state
electrolytes,
and
conductive
carbon
to
fabricate
composite
electrodes
is
the
most
practiced
but
least
understood
process
in
all-solid-state
batteries,
which
strongly
dictates
interfacial
stability
charge
transport.
We
report
on
universal
halide
segregation
at
interfaces
across
various
halogen-containing
electrolytes
a
family
of
high-energy
chalcogen
cathodes
enabled
by
mechanochemical
reaction
during
ultrahigh-speed
mixing.
Bulk
interface
characterizations
multimodal
synchrotron
x-ray
probes
cryo–transmission
electron
microscopy
show
that
situ
segregated
lithium
layers
substantially
boost
effective
ion
transport
suppress
volume
change
bulk
cathodes.
Various
lithium-chalcogen
cells
demonstrate
utilization
close
100%
extraordinary
cycling
commercial-level
areal
capacities.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Abstract
All‐solid‐state
sulfur
batteries
(ASBs)
suffer
from
electrical
and
ionic
conduction
problems
due
to
the
insulating
sulfur.
By
comparing
three
host
materials
with
different
structural
characteristics,
herein,
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
decorated
a
conductive
metal
sulfide
(CoMoS
2
@CNT)
is
demonstrated,
designed
exchange
both
Li‐ions
electrons,
effectively.
In
this
hierarchical
wire
structure,
porous
CoMoS
nanosheets
form
close
interfaces
sulfur,
CNT
core
directly
transfers
electrons
sulfur‐impregnated
.
Simultaneously,
solid
electrolyte
positioned
on
outer
region
of
nanowire
material
ensures
facile
Li‐ion
An
ASB
featuring
@CNT
loading
3
mg
cm
−2
exhibits
high‐areal‐capacity
4.5
mAh
at
current
density
2.5
mA
,
while
retaining
79.4%
its
initial
capacity
after
300
cycles.
When
replaced
SeS
further
reinforce
charge
properties,
all‐solid‐state
(ASeS
Bs)
an
extremely
16.3
retain
99.3%
their
capacities
60
cycles
°C.
This
study
provides
guidelines
for
design
principles
cathode
composites
ASBs
ASeS
Bs
through
multiangle
comparative
analysis.