Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have become the most promising candidates for next-generation power storage technologies owing to their ultrahigh energy density and low cost. However, practical Li–S batteries, operated under harsh conditions with high sulfur loading, low electrolyte-to-sulfur (E/S) ratio and
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have become the most promising candidates for next-generation power storage technologies owing to their ultrahigh energy density and low cost. However, practical Li–S batteries, operated under harsh conditions with high sulfur loading, low electrolyte-to-sulfur (E/S) ratio and
Revisiting Scientific Issues for Industrial Applications of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Bo Liu, Ruyi Fang, Dong Xie, Wenkui Zhang, Hui Huang, Yang Xia*, Xiuli Wang, Xinhui Xia*, and Jiangping Tu* 1. Introduction In response to the vast consumption of …
This Special Issue on Lithium-Sulfur Batteries is focused on the research progress of key materials. Aiming at the severe shuttle effect, the continuous consumption of electrolyte and the growth of lithium dendrites, how can we perform to substantially improve the practicability of lithium-sulfur batteries?
They, respectively, correspond to the key issues of polysulfide dissolution and the Shuttle effect, the insulating nature of sulfur species, and the poor kinetics in the scissoring of S-S bonding for Li-S …
The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery represents a promising next-generation battery technology because it can reach high energy densities without containing any rare metals besides lithium. These aspects could give Li-S batteries a vantage point from an environmental and resource perspective as compared to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). …
To understand the environmental sustainability performance of Li-S battery on future EVs, here a novel life cycle assessment (LCA) model is developed for comprehensive environmental …
The lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery has long been a research hotspot due to its high theoretical specific capacity, low cost, and nontoxicity. However, there are still some challenges impeding the Li–S battery from practical application, such as the shuttle effect of lithium-polysulfides (LiPSs), the growth of lithium dendritic, and the potential leakage …
To address these critical issues, recent advances in Li-S batteries are summarized, including the S cathode, Li anode, electrolyte, and new designs of Li-S …
In such a context, lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) emerge and are being intensively studied owing to low cost and much higher energy density (~2600 W h kg −1) than their predecessors. 12-15 Apart from the high-capacity sulfur cathode (1675 mA h g −1), another unique advantage of LSBs is to adopt high-energy Li metal anode with a …
One of the most promising candidates is lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, which have great potential for addressing these issues. [ 5 - 7 ] The conversion reaction based on the reduction of sulfur to lithium sulfides (Li 2 S) yields a high theoretical capacity of 1675 mAh g −1 (S 8 + 16 Li = 8 Li 2 S).
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries deliver a high theoretical energy density of 2600 Wh kg −1, and hold great promise to serve as a next-generation high-energy-density battery system. Great progress has been achieved in the last decade in dealing with the intrinsic problems of Li–S batteries, while numerous challenges still exist towards the …
A mathematic model is proposed using the electrospinning‐based nanofibers serve as a cathode and anode host, and separator to achieve high gravimetric (W G) and volume (W V) energy density of 500 Wh kg −1 and 700 Wh L −1 in Li–S batteries, respectively, by emphasizing the crucial parameters of specific capacity, …
Plating and striping behavior of lithium anode. a Low and high magnification scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of lithiated copper-deposited carbon fabric (Li/CuCF) anode in the through ...
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are regarded as a new kind of energy storage device due to their remarkable theoretical energy density. However, some issues, such as the low conductivity and the large volume variation of sulfur, as well as the formation of polysulfides during cycling, are yet to be addressed before LSBs can become …
Key issues and modification strategies towards high-performance polymer all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries Author links open overlay panel Shu-Hui Tian a b, Jian-Cang Wang a b, Nan Zhang a b, Peng-Fei Wang a b …
Lithium-sulfur batteries are promising alternative battery. • Sulfur has a high theoretical capacity of 1672 mA h g −1. Control of polysulfide dissolution and lithium metal anode is important. • Carbon composite, polymer coating, and …
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, characterized by their high theoretical energy density, stand as a leading choice for the high-energy-density battery targets over …
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, which releases energy by coupling high abundant sulfur with lithium metal, is considered as a potential substitute for the current …
With the emergence of some solid electrolytes (SSEs) with high ionic conductivity being comparable to liquid electrolytes, solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (SSLSBs) have been widely regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next generation of ...
At present, the research on commercial lithium batteries is approaching a bottleneck, but people''s demand for energy storage technology is still increasing. Lithium-sulfur batteries have attracted widespread attention as they have a high theoretical energy density (2600 Wh/kg) and theoretical specific capacity (1675 m Ah/g). In addition, sulfur …
Lithium-ion batteries operate according to a "rocking chair" principle, where the working ion (Li +) travels within a liquid electrolyte to neutralize electrochemical potential gradients …
Lithium-sulfur (Li–S) batteries are among the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their ability to provide up to three times greater energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. The implementation of Li–S battery is still facing a series of major challenges including (i) low electronic conductivity …
So a shift to a different kind of lithium battery could be transformational. But there are problems with LiS technology. The basic reaction at the cathode is positive lithium ions reacting with sulfur to make lithium sulfide. But …
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries represent a potential step-change advance in humanity''s ability to electrochemically store energy, because of the high gravimetric capacity and low cost of sulfur. We are now on the precipice of the next phase of Li-S research, where new developments must palpably contribute to making the Li-S …
Lithium sulfur batteries (LSBs) are recognized as promising devices for developing next-generation ... The appropriate addition of multifunctional additives and reasonable structural design are key to solving these problems. 3.4. Metal compounds A sulfur cathode ...
In such a context, lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) emerge and are being intensively studied owing to low cost and much higher energy density (~2600 W h kg −1) than their predecessors. 12-15 Apart from the high …
Compared with lithium-ion batteries, lithium sulfur batteries possess a much lower cost and much higher theoretical energy density, and they are, therefore, becoming a research hotspot [1,2,3,4,5].However, their inherent problems, including poor rate performance ...
Lithium sulfur batteries (LiSB) are considered an emerging technology for sustainable energy storage systems. • LiSBs have five times the theoretical energy …
The role of electrocatalytic materials for developing post- ...
1 Introduction As the global energy dried up, searching new sources of energy utilization, transformation, and storage system has become an imminent task. [1, 2] In terms of energy storage fields, most of the market …
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) technology was identified as a promising candidate to overcome energy density limitations of common lithium-ion batteries given the world-wide abundance of sulfur as a low-cost alternative to state-of-the-art active materials, such as Ni and Co. Li ...
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have the highest energy density among the rechargeable battery chemistries. As a result, Li-ion …
Although numerous research has been presented on the sulfur cathode, lithium metal anode, separator modification, intercalated layer within the cell …
Ionics - Metal sulfur batteries have become a promising candidate for next-generation rechargeable batteries because of their high theoretical energy density and low cost. However, the issues of... For LSBs, the discharge process is started with the ring opening of S 8, followed by S 8 2− → S 6 2− → S 4 2−, and ended with the deposition of …
Batteries, an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal. Dear Colleagues, This Special Issue on Lithium-Sulfur Batteries is focused on the research progress of key materials. Aiming at the severe shuttle effect, the continuous consumption of electrolyte and ...
Towards future lithium-sulfur batteries: This special collection highlights the latest research on the development of lithium-sulfur battery technology, ranging from mechanism understandings to …
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is recognized as one of the promising candidates to break through the specific energy limitations of commercial lithium-ion batteries given the high theoretical specific energy, environmental friendliness, and low cost. Over the past decade, tremendous progress have been achieved in improving the …
There has been steady interest in the potential of lithium sulfur (Li–S) battery technology since its first description in the late 1960s []. While Li-ion batteries (LIBs) have seen worldwide deployment due to their high power density and stable cycling behaviour, gradual improvements have been made in Li–S technology that make it a …