Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
The
rapid
catalytic
conversion
toward
polysulfides
is
considered
to
be
an
advantageous
approach
boost
the
reaction
kinetics
and
inhibit
shuttle
effect
in
lithium-sulfur
(Li─S)
batteries.
However,
prediction
of
high
activity
Li─S
catalysts
has
become
challenging
given
carelessness
relationship
between
important
electronic
characteristics
activity.
Herein,
relationships
D-band
regulation
with
are
described.
Through
combination
experimental
theoretical
analysis,
opportune
upward
shift
center
results
a
favorable
interaction
polysulfides,
controlling
adsorption
behavior
polysulfides.
In
addition,
electron
achieved
by
moderately
moving
up
further
reduces
energy
barrier
through
hybridization
Based
on
this,
composite
catalyst
Mo
doped
VS
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
shown
promise
as
bifunctional
catalysts
to
simultaneously
mitigate
shuttle
effects
and
Li
dendrite
issues
of
lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries.
However,
the
inherent
low
conductivity
COFs
has
significantly
limited
their
catalytic
activity
stability.
Herein,
durability
COF/MXene
heterostructure
are
activated
by
tuning
surface
curvatures
interfaced
with
MXene.
The
increased
curvature
could
induce
enhanced
electron
delocalization
alter
geometry,
which
in
turn
strengthens
lithium
polysulfide
adsorption,
lowers
energy
barriers,
stabilizes
sites
promote
sulfur
redox
reactions.
Concurrently,
hierarchical
structure
improves
electrolyte
penetration
wettability,
facilitates
rapid
ion
transport,
homogenizes
Li-ion
flux
distribution,
thus
achieving
uniform
deposition.
Consequently,
1D-COF/MXene
Li–S
batteries
demonstrate
a
high-rate
capacity
926
mA
h
g–1
at
4C,
stable
cycling
performance
reversible
589
3C
after
500
cycles,
high
604
cm–2
loading
3.5
mg
under
electrolyte-to-sulfur
ratio
10
μL
mg–1.
This
work
offers
an
efficacious
approach
regulate
stability
catalysts.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(8), P. 1833 - 1833
Published: April 19, 2025
The
advancement
of
lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
has
been
hindered
by
the
shuttle
effect
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs)
and
sluggish
redox
kinetics.
engineering
functional
hybrid
separators
is
a
relatively
simple
effective
coping
strategy.
Layered
transition-metal
carbides,
nitrides,
carbonitrides,
class
emerging
two-dimensional
materials
termed
MXenes,
have
gained
popularity
as
catalytic
for
Li-S
due
to
their
metallic
conductivity,
tunable
surface
chemistry,
terminal
groups.
Nonetheless,
self-stacking
flaws
easy
oxidation
MXenes
pose
disadvantages,
developing
MXene-based
heterostructures
anticipated
circumvent
these
issues
yield
other
remarkable
physicochemical
characteristics.
Herein,
recent
advances
in
construction
heterostructured
improving
performance
are
reviewed.
diverse
conformational
forms
constitutive
relationships
with
LiPS
conversion
discussed,
general
principles
MXene
chemistry
alterations
heterostructure
designs
enhancing
electrochemical
summarized.
Lastly,
tangible
challenges
addressed,
advisable
insights
future
research
shared.
This
review
aims
highlight
immense
superiority
battery
separator
modification
inspire
researchers.