Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Attaining the Critical Metrics
Negative/positive (N/P) ratio is defined as the areal capacity of the Li anode (negative electrode) to that of the sulfur cathode (positive electrode). An ideal Li-S full cell would operate at an N/P ratio of 1. 8 However, excess Li is required to offset the Li loss occurring due to electrolyte decomposition and solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation.