Reinforced polysulfide barrier by g-C_(3)N_(4)/CNT composite towards superior lithium-sulfur batteries

The notorious shuttle effect has long been obstructing lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries from yielding the expected high energy density and long lifespan.Herein,we develop a multifunctional polysulfide barrier reinforced by the graphitic carbon nitride/carbon nanotube(g-C_3 N_4/CNT) composite toward inhibited shuttling behavior and improved battery performance.The obtained g-C_3 N_4 delivers a unique spongelike architecture with massive ion transfer pathways and fully exposed active interfaces,while the abundant C-N heteroatomic structures impose strong chemical immobilization toward lithium polysulfides.Combined with the highly conductive agent,the g-C_3 N_4/CNT reinforced separator is endowed with great capability of confining and reutilizing the active sulfur within the cathode,thus contributing to an efficient and stable sulfur electrochemistry.Benefiting from these synergistic attributes,Li-S cells based on g-C_3 N_4/CNT separator exhibit an excellent cyclability with a minimum decay rate of 0.03% per cycle over 500 cycles and decent rate capability up to 2 C.Moreover,a high areal capacity of 7.69 mAh cm^(-2)can be achieved under a raised sulfur loading up to 10.1 mg cm^(-2).demonstrating a facile and efficient pathway toward superior Li-S batteries.

MOF-derived Co_(9)S_(8) nano-flower cluster array modified separator towards superior lithium sulfur battery

Lithium sulfur batteries with high energy density are thought to be the most potential energy storage technology that can be commercialized.However,the shuttle effect of polysulfides deteriorates its electrochemical performance.Herein,a novel Co_(9)S_(8)nanostructure derived from metal organic framework material(MOF)was explored by simple liquid phase reaction and heat vulcanization of2-methylimidazole and Co(NO_(3))_(2)·6 H_(2)O on the surface of the original PP separator.The Co_(9)S_(8)nano-flower cluster array wall was vertically and closely arranged with the thickness of 200 nm,and the polysulfide can be adsorbed by its physical and chemical action to slow down the"shuttle effect".It is found that the cell with the modified separator can achieve an ideal discharge capacity of about 600 mAh/g at 1 C.The specific capacity is maintained at 500 mAh/g after 200 cycles,with only 0.11%of capacity decay per cycle.It provides a new way for the utilization of MOF material derivatives to modify the separator in order to improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.