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Sulfur Reduction Reaction in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Mechanisms, Catalysts, and Characterization

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Fabrication of ultrafine ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles decorated on nitrogen doped carbon nanofibers composite for efficient adsorption/electrocatalysis effect of lithium-sulfur batteries

Yanping He et al.

Summary: The combination of electrospinning technology and subsequent hydrothermal method was used to synthesize ultrafine zinc ferrite nanoparticles decorated on nitrogen-functionalized porous carbon nanofibers, forming three-dimensional ZFO/NCFs which demonstrated excellent adsorption and catalytic properties in Li-S batteries. The materials showed a high initial discharge capacity of 1100.8 mAh/g and a capacity of 789.7 mAh/g after 300 cycles, indicating promising potential for cathode materials in Li-S batteries.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

A high-energy and long-cycling lithium-sulfur pouch cell via a macroporous catalytic cathode with double-end binding sites

Chen Zhao et al.

Summary: A novel cathode design for Li-S batteries utilizing single-atom Co catalyst and ZnS nanoparticles has successfully suppressed the shuttling effect, resulting in stable cycling and high energy performances.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Engineering the morphology/porosity of oxygen-doped carbon for sulfur host as lithium-sulfur batteries

Limin Zhang et al.

Summary: This study designed carbon materials with rational morphology and pore structures to enhance the loading and adsorption capacity of sulfur, thereby improving the energy storage performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. Through rational design, variations in sulfur immobilization were successfully achieved, leading to increased cycling stability. The results show that mesopores in carbon exhibit more fascinating traits in improving sulfur utilization and suppressing Li2Sx formation, ultimately enhancing ion storage capacity in Li-S batteries.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

MoP QDs@graphene as highly efficient electrocatalyst for polysulfide conversion in Li-S batteries

Bo Yu et al.

Summary: The study presents MoP quantum dots anchored N, P-doped graphene as a multifunctional cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries, which accelerates electron transfer and provides catalytically active sites, enhancing electrochemical performance and cycling stability.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Single-Atom Iron and Doped Sulfur Improve the Catalysis of Polysulfide Conversion for Obtaining High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Hang Zhao et al.

Summary: A catalytic strategy is proposed to accelerate the reversible conversion of sulfur and discharge products in Li-S batteries using single-atom iron on nitrogen- and sulfur-doped porous carbon. The synergy between atomically dispersed iron and doped sulfur accelerates the reversible electrochemical conversion reactions in Li-S batteries, leading to superior long-term cycling stability. This study demonstrates a novel method for improving the conversion of polysulfides based on electrocatalysis strategies to ultimately obtain high-performance Li-S batteries.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Semi-Immobilized Molecular Electrocatalysts for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Chang-Xin Zhao et al.

Summary: This study presents a designed semi-immobilized molecular electrocatalyst to improve the sulfur redox reactions in Li-S batteries, enhancing redox kinetics and regulating phase transition mode. The efficiency of this method is demonstrated in practical Li-S batteries with superior performance, including high rate capability, long lifespan, and high energy density.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Isolated Single-Atom Ni-N5 Catalytic Site in Hollow Porous Carbon Capsules for Efficient Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Shaolong Zhang et al.

Summary: By constructing a multifunctional catalyst of isolated single-atom nickel in hollow nitrogen-doped porous carbon (Ni-N-5/HNPC), the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries has been successfully enhanced, including improved electrical conductivity, enhanced physical-chemical restriction capability towards lithium polysulfides, and boosted redox reaction kinetics.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Insight into MoS2-MoN Heterostructure to Accelerate Polysulfide Conversion toward High-Energy-Density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Sizhe Wang et al.

Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries are considered as the optimal choice for next-generation high-energy-density energy storage devices. The MoS2-MoN heterostructure cathodes show excellent long-term cycling performance with low decay rate and high rate capability. The strategy of promoting polysulfide conversion by heterostructure MoS2-MoN can provide a more structured design approach for future advanced Li-S energy storage systems.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cobalt-embedded hierarchically-porous hollow carbon microspheres as multifunctional confined reactors for high-loading Li-S batteries

Li Su et al.

Summary: The rational design of cobalt-embedded nitrogen-doped hollow carbon microspheres as a multifunctional sulfur host for lithium-sulfur batteries shows excellent performance in improving the efficiency and cycle life of the batteries. The unique porous architecture and chemical adsorption capabilities contribute to the enhanced electrochemical performances achieved in the batteries.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A Tandem Electrocatalysis of Sulfur Reduction by Bimetal 2D MOFs

Ruijin Meng et al.

Summary: The study reveals that using catalysts synthesized with 2D MOF nanosheets with different metal centers can optimize the performance of Li-S batteries, where Ni-MOF effectively catalyzes the reduction of long-chain polysulfides, and Co-MOF benefits the deposition kinetics of Li2S. Furthermore, the bimetal CoNi-MOF exhibits synergistic sulfur electrocatalytic activity, reducing reaction activation energies, enhancing reaction rates, and effectively inhibiting the shuttle effect.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

Post-lithium-ion battery cell production and its compatibility with lithium-ion cell production infrastructure

Fabian Duffner et al.

Summary: This review highlights the current production status of representative PLIBs and the advantages of lithium-ion batteries as advanced electrochemical energy storage technology. It also discusses the research and manufacturing processes of post-lithium technologies.

NATURE ENERGY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Enhanced sulfur utilization in lithium-sulfur batteries by hybrid modified separators

Lei Zhou et al.

Summary: The MFLC hybrid material effectively addresses the low sulfur utilization issue, significantly improving the performance of Li-S batteries and offering a new solution for their practical application.

MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Embedding Fe3C and Fe3N on a Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotube as a Catalytic and Anchoring Center for a High-Areal-Capacity Li-S Battery

Tuyuan Zhu et al.

Summary: The study introduces Fe3C/Fe3N@nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes as multifunctional sulfur hosts to address the challenges in lithium-sulfur batteries, such as sluggish redox kinetics of polysulfides and serious shuttle effect. The multifunctional hosts demonstrate high areal capacity and steady cycle ability, highlighting their potential for high sulfur mass loading applications.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

ZnS-SnS@NC Heterostructure as Robust Lithiophilicity and Sulfiphilicity Mediator toward High-Rate and Long-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Weiqi Yao et al.

Summary: By optimizing the lithiophilicity and sulfiphilicity, the ZnS-SnS@NC heterostructure demonstrates excellent sulfur electrochemistry with high reversibility, high rate performance, and long cycle life. This work provides a feasible scheme for the rational design of bimetal sulfides heterostructures and promotes the development of other electrochemical applications.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Expediting the Conversion of Li2S2 to Li2S Enables High-Performance Li-S Batteries

Zhanshuang Jin et al.

Summary: The conversion of Li2S2 to Li2S is a crucial step in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, and the catalysts in these batteries are often ineffective due to poor contact with solid Li2S2. By designing pomegranate-like sulfur nanoclusters@nitrogen-doped carbon@nitrogen-doped carbon nanospheres (S@N-C@N-C NSs), the rapid conversion of ultrafine Li2S2 to Li2S can be achieved. The cathodes with this nanostructure exhibit excellent sulfur utilization, high rate performance, and low capacity decay rate, showing potential for energy storage applications.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Energy-Density, Long-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Practically Necessary Parameters Enabled by Low-Cost Fe-Ni Nanoalloy Catalysts

Jiarui He et al.

Summary: A cost-effective hexagonal close-packed Fe-Ni alloy is shown to be an efficient electrocatalyst for promoting LiPS conversion in Li-S batteries, resulting in long lifespan and high areal capacity. The electrocatalysis mechanisms of Fe-Ni toward LiPS conversion are thoroughly revealed, showing potential for designing highly efficient, cost-effective electrocatalysts for high-performance Li-S batteries.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

NiMoO4 Nanosheets Anchored on N-S Doped Carbon Clothes with Hierarchical Structure as a Bidirectional Catalyst toward Accelerating Polysulfides Conversion for Li-S Battery

Tingting Sun et al.

Summary: A 3D hierarchical structure composed of NiMoO4@NSCC self-supporting cathode is successfully designed and constructed to address the shuttle effect and reduction/oxidation reactions in Li-S batteries, demonstrating impressive long cycle stability.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

MXene-Derived TinO2n-1 Quantum Dots Distributed on Porous Carbon Nanosheets for Stable and Long-Life Li-S Batteries: Enhanced Polysulfide Mediation via Defect Engineering

Heng Zhang et al.

Summary: An effective strategy was developed to confine and promote the conversion of polysulfides by decorating oxygen-vacancy-rich SnO2n-1 quantum dots on porous carbon nanosheets. Using Ti3C2Tx MXene as starting materials, the design enhances the immobilization and conversion of polysulfides, providing high S loading, good rate capability, and excellent long-term cyclability.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Atomic Tungsten on Graphene with Unique Coordination Enabling Kinetically Boosted Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Peng Wang et al.

Summary: The use of catalytic materials to address the sluggish kinetics and shuttle effect in lithium-sulfur batteries is crucial, with single-atom catalysts on graphene modifiers showing improved electrochemical performance.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Interfaces-dominated Li2S nucleation behavior enabled by heterostructure catalyst for fast kinetics Li-S batteries

Da-Qian Cai et al.

Summary: In this study, MoO2/alpha-MoC nanocomposite was used as a multifunctional electrocatalyst to address the issues of soluble intermediate lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) shuttling and uncontrollable deposition of Li2S in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). The use of MoO2/alpha-MoC interlayer enabled the LSBs to exhibit excellent rate performance, promising cycling stability, and a high specific capacity.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Multifunction Co-Nx species to manipulate polysulfides conversion kinetics toward highly efficient lithium-sulfur batteries

Donghua Wang et al.

Summary: A new type of three-dimensional freestanding framework sulfur cathode has been synthesized and investigated for lithium-sulfur batteries, which can efficiently solve the problems of low sulfur loading, shuttling, and sluggish conversion. The material exhibits high capacity and excellent cycling performance, even under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions, achieving high areal capacity.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Enhanced polysulfide conversion catalysis in lithium-sulfur batteries with surface cleaning electrolyte additives

Hualin Ye et al.

Summary: The research focuses on minimizing solid deposition by tuning the electrolyte additives to achieve sustained catalytic effects on polysulfide conversion reactions. The use of toluene and phosphorus pentasulfide-modified electrolyte helps to sweep solid deposits from the catalyst surface, enabling surface rejuvenation throughout the battery charge-discharge process. This approach is applied to improve a newly developed high performance bimetallic Fe-N and Co-N co-doped carbon polysulfide catalyst, leading to high initial sulfur utilization and long cycle stability in sulfur cathodes.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Nanoscale CuFe2O4 Uniformly Decorated on Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanofibers as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Yanping He et al.

Summary: A new material CF/NC was successfully synthesized using a combination of electrospinning and hydrothermal treatment, effectively addressing the issues of shuttling and low reduction kinetics of lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries. The addition of CF nanoparticles played a key role in capturing polysulfides and promoting sulfur conversion kinetics, resulting in improved sulfur utilization and cycling stability.

CHEMELECTROCHEM (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Deciphering the catalysis essence of vanadium self-intercalated two-dimensional vanadium sulfides (V5S8) on lithium polysulfide towards high-rate and ultra-stable Li-S batteries

Chao Yue Zhang et al.

Summary: The study focuses on atom-intercalated transition metal disulfides, particularly V-0.25-intercalated VS2 (V5S8), as a promising promoter for lithium-sulfur batteries. The V5S8 nanoflakes display enhanced catalytic properties and improved stability, leading to high specific capacity and low decay rate under various cycling conditions. Furthermore, the V5S8 enables high areal capacity and dynamic flexibility in LSBs, indicating its potential for practical applications.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Nano high-entropy alloy with strong affinity driving fast polysulfide conversion towards stable lithium sulfur batteries

Hongfei Xu et al.

Summary: Experimental results show that nano-HEA plays a critical role in the multi-electron and multiphase conversions of lithium polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries, significantly enhancing the activity of LiPSs, reducing concentration polarization, and suppressing activation polarization, contributing to higher reaction rates.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Novel Doughnutlike Graphene Quantum Dot-Decorated Composites for High-Performance Li-S Batteries Displaying Dual Immobilization Toward Polysulfides

Jinyun Liu et al.

Summary: The study introduces a unique doughnutlike graphene quantum dot (GQD)/Fe2O3@S@SnO2 composite for high-performance Li-S batteries. The composite enhances sulfur utilization and energy storage performance, displaying promising capacity, efficiency, and rate performance. These findings suggest potential for developing other high-performance materials and their secondary batteries.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

MOF-Derived Bimetal ZnPd Alloy as a Separator Coating with Fast Catalysis of Lithium Polysulfides for Li-S Batteries

Hong-Jie Zhou et al.

Summary: In this study, metal-organic framework-derived ZnPd alloy nanoparticles were used as a separator coating for lithium-sulfur batteries, demonstrating high catalytic activity for lithium polysulfides. The Li-S cells with the ZnPd/NCF-coated separator showed superior cycling stability and specific capacity, even at high sulfur loadings.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

In Situ Construction of Mo2C Quantum Dots-Decorated CNT Networks as a Multifunctional Electrocatalyst for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Bo Yu et al.

Summary: The study presents a facile and scalable spray-drying strategy to construct conductive Mo2C quantum dots-decorated carbon nanotube networks as an efficient absorbent and electrocatalyst for Li-S batteries. The MCN/S electrode exhibits high specific capacity and ultrastable cycling stability, providing deep insights into polar nanoarchitecture design and scalable fabrication for advanced Li-S batteries.
Article Chemistry, Physical

Tubular CoFeP@CN as a Mott-Schottky Catalyst with Multiple Adsorption Sites for Robust Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Chaoqi Zhang et al.

Summary: A Mott-Schottky catalyst based on bimetallic phosphide CoFeP nanocrystals supported on carbon nitride tubular nanostructures is proposed to enhance the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. The CoFeP@CN composites demonstrated superior rate performance and cycling stability, effectively addressing the issues often overlooked in LSBs.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Defect Engineering for Expediting Li-S Chemistry: Strategies, Mechanisms, and Perspectives

Zixiong Shi et al.

Summary: Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted growing scientific and industrial interest due to their high energy density and low materials costs, with recent research focusing on improving the reaction kinetics of sulfur species through defect engineering. While defect engineering has emerged as a key strategy to enhance polysulfide modulation, there is still a lack of comprehensive overview in this field.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

A Synergistic Strategy with 3D Highly Conductive Carbon Matrix-Decorated with Low Loading of CdS Quantum Dots as a Sulfur Host for Advanced Li-S Batteries

Yangping Li et al.

Summary: This study presents a 3D carbon-based composite material with abundant porosity and high electrical conductivity to address issues such as shuttle effect, volume expansion, and poor electrical conductivity in lithium-sulfur batteries.

CHEMELECTROCHEM (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Achieving Cycling Durability of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries via Capturing Polysulfides through a Three-Dimensional Interconnected Carbon Network Anchored with Ultrafine FeS Nanoparticles

Qiong Yuan et al.

Summary: By capturing soluble polysulfides through a three-dimensional interconnected carbon network, the Li-S battery achieves stable cycling performance and high rate capability.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Vanadium Nitride Quantum Dots/Holey Graphene Matrix Boosting Adsorption and Conversion Reaction Kinetics for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Fu Li et al.

Summary: The study proposed a novel solution by synthesizing VN quantum dots/holey graphene matrix to stabilize the sulfur cathode, achieving positive results in enhancing the adsorption capacity and transport pathways of the sulfur host towards lithium polysulfides and lithium sulfides. The sulfur cathode demonstrated excellent performance in various aspects, providing a feasible solution for practical utilization of shuttle-free Li-S batteries.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Dual-Functional Fibrous Skeleton Implanted with Single-Atomic Co-Nx Dispersions for Longevous Li-S Full Batteries

Ting Huang et al.

Summary: A dual-functional fibrous skeleton implanted with single-atom Co-N-x dispersion is designed to regulate both electrodes of lithium-sulfur batteries. By converting the fibrous carbon skeleton from lithiophobic to lithiophilic and optimizing the electrocatalytic activity of the Co-N-x species, the integrated batteries demonstrate improved performance in terms of dendritic formation and electrochemical conversion kinetics of sulfur.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Single-Atom Zinc and Anionic Framework as Janus Separator Coatings for Efficient Inhibition of Lithium Dendrites and Shuttle Effect

Chun-Lei Song et al.

Summary: This study presents a Janus separator prepared with anionic metal-organic framework and single-atom zinc catalyst, which effectively inhibits the dendrite growth and shuttle effect of Li-S batteries. The results show stable cyclic performance and outstanding protection capability, making it suitable for various types of Li-S or Li-Se batteries.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrahigh-Volumetric-Energy-Density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Lean Electrolyte Enabled by Cobalt-Doped MoSe2/Ti3C2Tx MXene Bifunctional Catalyst

Wei Wang et al.

Summary: The study introduces a new sulfur host material for Li-S batteries, which achieves high energy density and capacity through smart design and a novel bifunctional catalyst. The incorporation of Co element enhances the material's electronic conductivity and catalytic activity, leading to fast redox kinetics and uniform Li2S nucleation in a dense high-sulfur-loaded cathode.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Rich Heterointerfaces Enabling Rapid Polysulfides Conversion and Regulated Li2S Deposition for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Jin-Lin Yang et al.

Summary: In this study, a heterostructure catalyst with rich heterointerfaces was prepared by modifying Mo2N microbelt with SnO2 nanodots, effectively enhancing the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries to achieve high capacity and good cyclic stability.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Outstanding Catalytic Effects of 1T′-MoTe2 Quantum Dots@3D Graphene in Shuttle-Free Li-S Batteries

Bo Yu et al.

Summary: This study investigated the polar MoTe2 with different phases using density functional theory calculations to develop high-performance sulfur electrodes for Li-S batteries. The optimization of synthesis led to the preparation of MTQ@3DG/S, which showed exceptional performance with highly reversible discharge capacity and efficient suppression of the shuttle effect of LiPSs. Owing to the high catalytic effect of 1T'-MoTe2 quantum dots, MTQ@3DG/S exhibited a low capacity fade rate over 600 cycles.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advances in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: From Academic Research to Commercial Viability

Yi Chen et al.

Summary: Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, with their high energy density, show great potential as an energy storage system. Significant progress has been made in the past few decades, and there are promising prospects for the future.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Selective Catalysis Remedies Polysulfide Shuttling in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Wuxing Hua et al.

Summary: Selective catalysis is proposed as a fundamental remedy for the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries, benefiting from its ability to decelerate the accumulation of polysulfides and enhance battery performance, as experimentally and theoretically demonstrated in this study.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineering Fe-N Coordination Structures for Fast Redox Conversion in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Cheng Ma et al.

Summary: The integrated catalyst with dual active sites successfully addresses the critical drawbacks in high-energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries, leading to improved electrochemical performance.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Identifying the Evolution of Selenium-Vacancy-Modulated MoSe2 Precatalyst in Lithium-Sulfur Chemistry

Menglei Wang et al.

Summary: This study presents a novel catalyst SeVs-MoSe2 and investigates its performance in Li-S batteries, demonstrating that the MoSeS catalyst can enhance battery performance. The work provides important insights for designing efficient electrocatalysts.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineering Oversaturated Fe-N5 Multifunctional Catalytic Sites for Durable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Yongguang Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, a novel single atom catalyst and unique carbon support were synthesized to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, mitigate the shuttle effect of polysulfides, and enhance the kinetics of redox reactions, resulting in outstanding battery performance.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Nitrogen-doped carbonaceous scaffold anchored with cobalt nanoparticles as sulfur host for efficient adsorption and catalytic conversion of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries

Bin Fan et al.

Summary: A three-dimensional sulfur carrier, Co-NCNT, was designed to enhance the conversion efficiency of sulfur polysulfides and promote the nucleation of Li2S, leading to excellent long cycle stability and rate performance of Li-S batteries.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Reduced porous carbon/N-doped graphene nanocomposites for accelerated conversion and effective immobilization of lithium polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries

Mengjie Zhang et al.

Summary: A rPC-NG composite was fabricated to improve the performance of Li-S batteries by immobilizing sulfur and inhibiting the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides. The composite with a layered porous structure for high sulfur loading exhibited excellent conductivity and stability.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Single-Atom Catalysts as Promising Cathode Materials for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Eleftherios Andritsos et al.

Summary: This study investigates the electrocatalytic properties of single-atom catalyst (SAC) materials as cathode hosts for Li-S batteries, showing that V- and W-based SACs provide strong LiPS binding and significantly improved reaction kinetics, potentially enhancing the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Manipulating Redox Kinetics of Sulfur Species Using Mott-Schottky Electrocatalysts for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Yuanjian Li et al.

Summary: The study presents a Co@NC heterostructure as a Mott-Schottky catalyst to enhance sulfur electrochemistry in lithium-sulfur batteries, improving energy efficiency and performance under high-sulfur-loading and lean-electrolyte conditions.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Coordinated Adsorption and Catalytic Conversion of Polysulfides Enabled by Perovskite Bimetallic Hydroxide Nanocages for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Xinliang Wang et al.

Summary: The perovskite bimetallic hydroxide nanocages wrapped in reduced graphene oxide have moderate adsorption ability and enhanced catalytic activity for LiPS conversion. The double physical barriers and hollow structure improve redox reaction kinetics and sulfur utilization in lithium-sulfur batteries, leading to high rate performance and long cycling stability.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Polysulfides-Confined All-in-One Porous Microcapsule Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathode

Jinyun Liu et al.

Summary: Developing novel porous microcapsules containing a composite core of carbon nanotubes and tin dioxide quantum dots for high energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries is crucial to suppress polysulfide shuttling and accommodate sulfur volume changes. The microcapsules provide pathways for electron transport, immobilize polysulfides, allow for ion diffusion, and accommodate sulfur volumetric changes, resulting in a high capacity of 1025 mAh g(-1) after 100 cycles at 0.1 C.
Article Chemistry, Physical

NbSe2 Meets C2N: A 2D-2D Heterostructure Catalysts as Multifunctional Polysulfide Mediator in Ultra-Long-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Dawei Yang et al.

Summary: An in situ grown C2N@NbSe2 heterostructure was presented as a promising Li-S catalyst and LiPS absorber, effectively overcoming the shuttle effect and sluggish conversion kinetics of lithium polysulfides. The heterostructured cathodes exhibited high initial capacity, impressive cycling stability, and high areal capacity, demonstrating the potential of C2N@NbSe2 heterostructures as multifunctional polysulfide mediators.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Porous Carbon Architecture Assembled by Cross-Linked Carbon Leaves with Implanted Atomic Cobalt for High-Performance Li-S Batteries

Ruirui Wang et al.

Summary: The hierarchically porous three-dimensional carbon architecture with implanted atomic Co-N-4 provides a highly conductive network, buffers the volume change during lithiation-delithiation process, and promotes the conversion of lithium polysulfides. The sulfur cathode exhibits superior electrochemical performance with high reversible specific capacity and low capacity fading rate.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hierarchically structured Ti3C2Tx MXene paper for Li-S batteries with high volumetric capacity

Wenli Zhao et al.

Summary: This study explores the use of MXene as a new host material to improve the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries, successfully increasing the volumetric energy density of the batteries. Experimental results show that Ti-OH bonds in the MXene membrane effectively trigger the transformation of LiPS, and the stable charge product alpha-S-8 plays a potential important role in reducing active mass loss and enhancing cycling capability in the battery.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhancing polysulfide confinement and conversion in meso-/microporous core-shelled MoC/NC microspheres for lithium-sulfur batteries

Wanli Li et al.

Summary: Porous carbon-based materials are commonly used as sulfur hosts in lithium-sulfur batteries to address issues such as insulation and volume expansion during lithiation. However, the shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics still hinder the practical application. The introduction of meso-/microporous MoC nanocrystal-embedded N-doped carbon microspheres shows promising results in enhancing sulfur utilization and cycle life.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

An effective sulfur conversion catalyst based on MnCo2O4.5 modified graphitized carbon nitride nanosheets for high-performance Li-S batteries

Wenhao Sun et al.

Summary: By developing a sulfur conversion catalyst based on MnCo2O4.5 modified graphitized carbon nitride nanosheets, the immobilization and redox conversion of LiPS in lithium-sulfur batteries can be enhanced, resulting in substantially improved electrochemical performance and cycling stability.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

In situ synthesis of an ultrafine heterostructural Nb2O5-NbC polysulfide promotor for high-performance Li-S batteries

Zhaoxia Cao et al.

Summary: This study proposes an effective strategy to enhance the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries by synthesizing ultrafine heterostructural Nb2O5-NbC distributed homogeneously in a carbon nanofiber matrix. Using polystyrene as a nanocrystallite growth modulator successfully suppresses particle agglomeration, forming in situ heterostructures that regulate lithium polysulfide effectively and speed up redox kinetics. The battery containing these heterostructures shows long-term stability with low capacity decay, even after hundreds of cycles at different discharge rates and sulfur loadings.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Local charge rearrangement to boost the chemical adsorption and catalytic conversion of polysulfides for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries

Tongkun Zhao et al.

Summary: The research involved constructing a high-level sulfur host using porous nitrogen-doped carbon nanorods embedded with ultrafine Bi nanoparticles, which optimized electronic structure for effective chemical adsorption and redox catalysis of polysulfides. Experimental results demonstrated outstanding capacity retention and efficiency of such electrodes under high-sulfur loading.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Promoting sulphur conversion chemistry with tri-modal porous N, O-codoped carbon for stable Li-S batteries

Dapeng Wu et al.

Summary: Mitigating the shuttle effect and promoting the conversion kinetics of lithium polysulfides are crucial for practical Li-S batteries. Biomass-derived N, O-codoped carbon with a tri-modal hierarchical porous structure serves as a stable sulfur host for LSBs by improving LiPSs adsorption and conversion through chemical interaction. The synergistic effects of the porous structure and dual-heteroatom doped property enable the carbon material to deliver high initial capacity and low capacity decay rate over cycling.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Polysulfide driven degradation in lithium-sulfur batteries during cycling - quantitative and high time-resolution operando X-ray absorption study for dissolved polysulfides probed at both electrode sides

Claudia Zech et al.

Summary: The development of operando characterization techniques on realistic batteries plays a crucial role in advancing the mechanistic understanding in battery chemistry. This manuscript presents operando Near-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (NEXAFS) for lithium-sulfur (Li/S) coin cells, allowing for the absolute quantification of dissolved polysulfides and tracking their evolution with capacity fading. Our study reveals the inhibition of polysulfide movement from the negative to positive electrode during charging, which is a key factor in capacity fading.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Unraveling Shuttle Effect and Suppression Strategy in Lithium/Sulfur Cells by In Situ/Operando X-ray Absorption Spectroscopic Characterization

Lujie Jia et al.

Summary: The polysulfides shuttle effect poses a significant challenge for the high capacity and long lifespan of Li/S cells. By utilizing in situ/operando XAS, the migration of polysulfides across the Li/S cells was traced, leading to the discovery that introducing a BSOC electrocatalytic layer can effectively suppress the shuttle effect and improve sulfur utilization and lifespan of the cells. The bi-functional nature of the BSOC modification, trapping polysulfides and catalyzing sulfur species conversion simultaneously, provides an effective lithium anode protection mechanism.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

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