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ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
卷 10, 期 22, 页码 -出版社
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201904010
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catalytic polysulfide conversion; density functional theory; hollow nanocages; lithium-sulfur batteries; physicochemical confinement
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- Nanyang Technological University under NAP award [M408050000]
- Singapore Ministry of Education Tier 1 program [2018-T1-001-051]
- VILLUM FONDEN [9455]
- Singapore National Research Foundation [NRF-NRFF2017-04]
The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is widely regarded as a promising energy storage device due to its low price and the high earth-abundance of the materials employed. However, the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and sluggish redox conversion result in inefficient sulfur utilization, low power density, and rapid electrode deterioration. Herein, these challenges are addressed with two strategies 1) increasing LiPS conversion kinetics through catalysis, and 2) alleviating the shuttle effect by enhanced trapping and adsorption of LiPSs. These improvements are achieved by constructing double-shelled hollow nanocages decorated with a cobalt nitride catalyst. The N-doped hollow inner carbon shell not only serves as a physiochemical absorber for LiPSs, but also improves the electrical conductivity of the electrode; significantly suppressing shuttle effect. Cobalt nitride (Co4N) nanoparticles, embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon in the outer shell, catalyze the conversion of LiPSs, leading to decreased polarization and fast kinetics during cycling. Theoretical study of the Li intercalation energetics confirms the improved catalytic activity of the Co4N compared to metallic Co catalyst. Altogether, the electrode shows large reversible capacity (1242 mAh g(-1) at 0.1 C), robust stability (capacity retention of 658 mAh g(-1) at 5 C after 400 cycles), and superior cycling stability at high sulfur loading (4.5 mg cm(-2)).
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