Li-S batteries have been considered as one of advanced next-generation energy storage systems owing to their remarkable theoretical capacity(1672 m Ah g^(-1))and high energy density(2600 Wh kg^(-1)).However,critical i...Li-S batteries have been considered as one of advanced next-generation energy storage systems owing to their remarkable theoretical capacity(1672 m Ah g^(-1))and high energy density(2600 Wh kg^(-1)).However,critical issues,mainly pertaining to lithium polysulfide shuttle and slow sulfur reaction kinetics,have posed a fatal threat to the electrochemical performances of Li-S batteries.The situation is even worse for high sulfur-loaded and flexible cathodes,which are the essential components for practical Li-S batteries.In response,the use of metal compounds as electrocatalysts in Li-S systems have been confirmed as an effective strategy to date.Particularly,recent years have witnessed many progresses in phosphidesoptimized Li-S chemistry.This has been motivated by the superior electron conductivity and high electrocatalytic activity of phosphides.In this tutorial review,we offer a systematic summary of active metal phosphides as promoters for Li-S chemistry,aiming at helping to understanding the working mechanism of phosphide electrocatalysts and guiding the construction of advanced Li-S batteries.展开更多
The burgeoning demand for modern electronic devices and electric vehicles has driven the development of efficient,reliable,and environmentally friendly batteries[1,2].Lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries with high theoreti...The burgeoning demand for modern electronic devices and electric vehicles has driven the development of efficient,reliable,and environmentally friendly batteries[1,2].Lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries with high theoretical capacity(1672 mA h g1)and energy density(2600 W h kg1),have garnered significant interest in both academic and industrial research[3,4].However,the widespread production and commercialization of Li–S batteries are impeded by the inherent characteristics of sulfur and lithium,along with their complex electrochemical behaviors.Notably,challenges such as the polysulfide shuttle effect and the slow kinetics of the sulfur nucleation/decomposition reaction hinder capacity utilization and cycling stability.To overcome these challenges,innovative electrocatalyst strategies aimed at enhancing activity have been explored.展开更多
基金supported by the Project of State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials(SWUST,China,Grant Nos.19FKSY16 and 18ZD320304)。
文摘Li-S batteries have been considered as one of advanced next-generation energy storage systems owing to their remarkable theoretical capacity(1672 m Ah g^(-1))and high energy density(2600 Wh kg^(-1)).However,critical issues,mainly pertaining to lithium polysulfide shuttle and slow sulfur reaction kinetics,have posed a fatal threat to the electrochemical performances of Li-S batteries.The situation is even worse for high sulfur-loaded and flexible cathodes,which are the essential components for practical Li-S batteries.In response,the use of metal compounds as electrocatalysts in Li-S systems have been confirmed as an effective strategy to date.Particularly,recent years have witnessed many progresses in phosphidesoptimized Li-S chemistry.This has been motivated by the superior electron conductivity and high electrocatalytic activity of phosphides.In this tutorial review,we offer a systematic summary of active metal phosphides as promoters for Li-S chemistry,aiming at helping to understanding the working mechanism of phosphide electrocatalysts and guiding the construction of advanced Li-S batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172239)the Project of State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials(18ZD320304 and 22fksy23).
文摘The burgeoning demand for modern electronic devices and electric vehicles has driven the development of efficient,reliable,and environmentally friendly batteries[1,2].Lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries with high theoretical capacity(1672 mA h g1)and energy density(2600 W h kg1),have garnered significant interest in both academic and industrial research[3,4].However,the widespread production and commercialization of Li–S batteries are impeded by the inherent characteristics of sulfur and lithium,along with their complex electrochemical behaviors.Notably,challenges such as the polysulfide shuttle effect and the slow kinetics of the sulfur nucleation/decomposition reaction hinder capacity utilization and cycling stability.To overcome these challenges,innovative electrocatalyst strategies aimed at enhancing activity have been explored.
