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 …
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?
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 …
Li-metal and elemental sulfur possess theoretical charge capacities of, respectively, 3,861 and 1,672 mA h g −1 [].At an average discharge potential of 2.1 V, the Li–S battery presents a theoretical electrode-level specific energy of ~2,500 W h kg −1, an order-of-magnitude higher than what is achieved in lithium-ion batteries. ...
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 batteries (LiSB) are considered an emerging technology for sustainable energy storage systems. • LiSBs have five times the theoretical energy …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 (Li-ion) batteries have the highest energy density among the rechargeable battery chemistries. As a result, Li-ion …
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 …
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 …
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 (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 …
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 ...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The role of electrocatalytic materials for developing post- ...
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 …
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 ...
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 ...
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 …
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 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 …