Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
124(8), С. 4935 - 5118
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024
Rechargeable
metal-sulfur
batteries
are
considered
promising
candidates
for
energy
storage
due
to
their
high
density
along
with
natural
abundance
and
low
cost
of
raw
materials.
However,
they
could
not
yet
be
practically
implemented
several
key
challenges:
(i)
poor
conductivity
sulfur
the
discharge
product
metal
sulfide,
causing
sluggish
redox
kinetics,
(ii)
polysulfide
shuttling,
(iii)
parasitic
side
reactions
between
electrolyte
anode.
To
overcome
these
obstacles,
numerous
strategies
have
been
explored,
including
modifications
cathode,
anode,
electrolyte,
binder.
In
this
review,
fundamental
principles
challenges
first
discussed.
Second,
latest
research
on
is
presented
discussed,
covering
material
design,
synthesis
methods,
electrochemical
performances.
Third,
emerging
advanced
characterization
techniques
that
reveal
working
mechanisms
highlighted.
Finally,
possible
future
directions
practical
applications
This
comprehensive
review
aims
provide
experimental
theoretical
guidance
designing
understanding
intricacies
batteries;
thus,
it
can
illuminate
pathways
progressing
high-energy-density
battery
systems.
Lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
are
regarded
as
the
most
promising
next-generation
energy
storage
systems
due
to
their
high
density
and
cost-effectiveness.
However,
practical
applications
seriously
hindered
by
several
inevitable
drawbacks,
especially
shuttle
effects
of
soluble
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs)
which
lead
rapid
capacity
decay
short
cycling
lifespan.
This
review
specifically
concentrates
on
path
LiPSs
interaction
with
corresponding
cell
components
along
moving
way,
systematically
retrospect
recent
advances
strategies
toward
diffusion
suppression.
Overall,
for
effect
inhibition
can
be
classified
into
four
parts,
including
capturing
in
sulfur
cathode,
reducing
dissolution
electrolytes,
blocking
channels
functional
separators,
preventing
chemical
reaction
between
Li
metal
anode.
Herein,
fundamental
aspect
Li-S
is
introduced
first
give
an
in-deep
understanding
generation
LiPSs.
Then,
discussed
step
step.
Finally,
general
conclusions
perspectives
future
research
issues
application
proposed.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
34(11)
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2022
Lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
have
been
hindered
by
the
shuttle
effect
and
sluggish
polysulfide
conversion
kinetics.
Here,
a
P-doped
nickel
tellurium
electrocatalyst
with
Te-vacancies
(P⊂NiTe2-x
)
anchored
on
maize-straw
carbon
(MSC)
nanosheets,
served
as
functional
layer
(MSC/P⊂NiTe2-x
separator
of
high-performance
Li-S
batteries.
The
P⊂NiTe2-x
enhanced
intrinsic
conductivity,
strengthened
chemical
affinity
for
polysulfides,
accelerated
sulfur
redox
conversion.
MSC
nanosheets
enabled
NiTe2
nanoparticle
dispersion
Li+
diffusion.
In
situ
Raman
ex
X-ray
absorption
spectra
confirmed
that
MSC/P⊂NiTe2-x
restrained
-based
cell
has
cyclability
637
mAh
g-1
at
4
C
over
1800
cycles
degradation
rate
0.0139%
per
cycle,
high
performance
726
6
C,
areal
capacity
8.47
cm-2
under
configuration
10.2
mg
,
low
electrolyte/sulfur
usage
ratio
3.9.
This
work
demonstrates
vacancy-induced
doping
heterogeneous
atoms
enables
durable
electrochemistry
can
impact
future
electrocatalytic
designs
related
to
various
energy-storage
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(44)
Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2022
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur
batteries
are
one
of
the
most
promising
alternatives
for
advanced
battery
systems
due
to
merits
extraordinary
theoretical
specific
energy
density,
abundant
resources,
environmental
friendliness,
and
high
safety.
However,
sluggish
sulfur
reduction
reaction
(SRR)
kinetics
results
in
poor
utilization,
which
seriously
hampers
electrochemical
performance
Li–S
batteries.
It
is
critical
reveal
underlying
mechanisms
accelerate
SRR
kinetics.
Herein,
issues
reviewed.
The
conversion
pathways
initially
introduced
give
an
overview
SRR.
Subsequently,
recent
advances
catalyst
materials
that
can
summarized
detail,
including
carbon,
metal
compounds,
metals,
single
atoms.
Besides,
various
characterization
approaches
discussed,
be
divided
into
three
categories:
measurements,
spectroscopic
techniques,
calculations.
Finally,
conclusion
outlook
part
gives
a
summary
proposes
several
key
points
future
investigations
on
activities.
This
review
provide
cutting‐edge
insights
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
33(43)
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2021
Lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
are
promising
candidates
for
next-generation
energy
storage,
yet
they
plagued
by
the
notorious
polysulfide
shuttle
effect
and
sluggish
redox
kinetics.
While
rationally
designed
mediators
can
facilitate
conversion,
favorable
bidirectional
sulfur
electrocatalysis
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
selective
dual-defect
engineering
(i.e.,
introducing
both
N-doping
Se-vacancies)
of
common
MoSe2
electrocatalyst
is
used
to
manipulate
Li2
S
redox.
Systematic
theoretical
prediction
detailed
electrokinetic
analysis
reveal
electrocatalytic
two
types
defects,
thereby
achieving
deeper
mechanistic
understanding
electrochemistry.
The
Li-S
battery
using
this
exhibits
excellent
cyclability,
with
low
capacity
decay
rate
0.04%
per
cycle
over
1000
cycles
at
2.0
C.
More
impressively,
potential
practical
applications
highlighted
high
areal
(7.3
mAh
cm-2
)
construction
flexible
pouch
cell.
Such
created
an
appealing
approach
toward
working
systems.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(32)
Опубликована: Март 24, 2023
Lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
have
become
one
of
the
most
promising
new-generation
energy
storage
systems
owing
to
their
ultrahigh
density
(2600
Wh
kg-1
),
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
Nevertheless,
practical
applications
are
seriously
impeded
by
shuttle
effect
soluble
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs),
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
metallic
Li,
which
result
in
rapid
capacity
fading
battery
safety
problems.
A
systematic
comprehensive
review
cooperative
combination
tackling
fundamental
problems
terms
cathode
anode
synchronously
is
still
lacking.
Herein,
for
first
time,
strategies
inhibiting
behavior
dendrite-free
Li-S
simultaneously
summarized
classified
into
three
parts,
including
"two-in-one"
S-cathode
Li-anode
host
materials
toward
full
cell,
"two
birds
with
stone"
modified
functional
separators,
tailoring
electrolyte
stabilizing
sulfur
electrodes.
This
also
emphasizes
chemistry
mechanism
catalyst
principles
improving
electrochemical
performance;
advanced
characterization
technologies
monitor
real-time
LiPS
evolution
discussed
detail.
The
problems,
perspectives,
challenges
respect
issues
as
well
application
proposed.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(12)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2022
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur
batteries
have
aroused
great
interest
in
the
context
of
rechargeable
batteries,
while
shuttle
effect
and
sluggish
conversion
kinetics
severely
handicap
their
development.
Defect
engineering,
which
can
adjust
electronic
structures
electrocatalyst,
thus
affect
surface
adsorption
catalytic
process,
has
been
recognized
as
a
good
strategy
to
solve
above
problems.
However,
research
on
phosphorus
vacancies
rarely
reported,
how
battery
performance
remains
unclear.
Herein,
CoP
with
(CoP‐Vp)
is
fabricated
study
enhancement
mechanism
Li–S
chemistry.
The
derived
CoP‐Vp
features
low
Co‐P
coordination
number
introduced
mainly
exist
form
clusters.
obtained
reinforce
affinity
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs)
be
restrained.
In
addition,
reduced
reaction
energy
barriers
promoted
diffusion
Li
+
accelerate
redox
kinetics.
Electrochemical
tests
situ
Raman
results
confirm
advantages
vacancies.
S/CNT‐CoP‐Vp
electrode
presents
outstanding
cycling
achieves
high
capacity
8.03
mAh
cm
−2
under
lean
electrolyte
condition
(
E
/S
=
5
μL
mg
−1
S
).
This
work
provides
new
insight
into
improving
through
defect
engineering.
Abstract
As
one
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems,
lithium‐sulfur
(Li‐S)
batteries
have
gained
wide
attention
owing
to
their
ultrahigh
theoretical
density
and
low
cost.
Nevertheless,
road
commercial
application
is
still
full
thorns
due
inherent
sluggish
redox
kinetics
severe
polysulfides
shuttle.
Incorporating
sulfur
cathodes
with
adsorbents/catalysts
has
been
proposed
be
an
effective
strategy
address
foregoing
challenges,
whereas
complexity
resulting
from
intricate
design
parameters
greatly
influences
corresponding
density,
which
frequently
ignored.
In
this
review,
recent
progress
in
strategies
advanced
summarized
significance
compatible
regulation
among
active
materials,
tailored
hosts,
elaborate
cathode
configuration
clarified,
aiming
bridge
gap
between
fundamental
research
practical
Li‐S
batteries.
The
representative
classified
by
encapsulation,
host
architecture,
are
first
highlighted
illustrate
synergetic
contribution
electrochemical
performance
improvement.
Feasible
integration
principles
also
guide
cathodes.
Finally,
prospects
future
directions
provided
realize
high
long‐life