All-solid-state lithium battery(ASLB)based on sulfide-based electrolyte is considered to be a candidate for the next-generation high-energy storage system.Despite the high ionic conductivity of sulfide solid electroly...All-solid-state lithium battery(ASLB)based on sulfide-based electrolyte is considered to be a candidate for the next-generation high-energy storage system.Despite the high ionic conductivity of sulfide solid electrolyte,the poor interfacial stability(mechanically and chemically)between active materials and sulfide solid electrolytes in composite cathodes leads to inferior electrochemical performances,which impedes the practical application of sulfide electrolytes.In the past years,various of strategies have been carried out to achieve an interface with low impedance in the composite cathodes.Herein,a review of recent progress of composite cathodes for all-solid-state sulfide-based lithium batteries is summarized,including the interfacial issues,design strategies,fabrication methods,and characterization techniques.Finally,the main challenges and perspectives of composite cathodes for high-performance all-solidstate batteries are highlighted for future development.展开更多
The performance of multi-layer (1 -x)La0.8Sr0.2MnO3/xYSZ graded composite cathodes was studied as electrode materials for intermediate solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The thermal expansion coefficient, electrical c...The performance of multi-layer (1 -x)La0.8Sr0.2MnO3/xYSZ graded composite cathodes was studied as electrode materials for intermediate solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The thermal expansion coefficient, electrical conductivity, and electrochemical performance of multi-layer composite cathodes were investigated. The thermal expansion coefficient and electrical conductivity decreased with the increase in YSZ content. The (1 -x)Lao.sSr0.EMnO3/xYSZ composite cathode greatly increased the length of the active triple phase boundary line (TPBL) among electrode, electrolyte, and gas phase, leading to a decrease in polarization resistance and an increase in polarization current density. The polarization current density of the triple-layer graded composite cathode (0.77 A/cm2) was the highest and that of the monolayer cathode (0.13 A/cm2) was the lowest. The polarization resistance (Rp) of the triple-layer graded composite cathode was only 0.182 Ω·cm2 and that of the monolayer composite cathode was 0.323 Ω·cm2. The power density of the triple-layer graded composite cathode was the highest and that of the monolayer composite cathode was the lowest. The triple-layer graded composite cathode had superior performance.展开更多
The cathode material La1-xSrxCuO3-δ(x=0.15, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) was synthesized by a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction reveals that a single phase of perovskite is formed. The investigation of the electrical properties su...The cathode material La1-xSrxCuO3-δ(x=0.15, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) was synthesized by a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction reveals that a single phase of perovskite is formed. The investigation of the electrical properties suggests that La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ has the highest electrical conductivity. La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ powder was mixed with different amount SDC (Sm0.15Ce0.85O1.925) powder (5wt.%-30wt.%) as composite cathodes. Electrochemical properties of the composite cathodes were researched further. Investigation suggests that the addition of appropriate amount SDC to La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ can improve the electrochemical properties and obtain better cathodic performance. Using La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ-SDC composite materials as a cathode based on SDC electrolyte, higher current density and power density at intermediate temperatures can be obtained.展开更多
Owing to the utilization of lithium metal as anode with the ultrahigh theoretical capacity density of 3860 mA h g^(-1)and oxide-based ceramic solid-state electrolytes(SE),e.g.,garnet-type Li7La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO),a...Owing to the utilization of lithium metal as anode with the ultrahigh theoretical capacity density of 3860 mA h g^(-1)and oxide-based ceramic solid-state electrolytes(SE),e.g.,garnet-type Li7La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO),all-state-state lithium metal batteries(ASLMBs)have been widely accepted as the promising alternatives for providing the satisfactory energy density and safety.However,its applications are still challenged by plenty of technical and scientific issues.In this contribution,the co-sintering temperature at 500℃is proved as a compromise method to fabricate the composite cathode with structural integrity and declined capacity fading of LiNi_(0.5)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.3)O_(2)(NCM).On the other hand,it tends to form weaker grain boundary(GB)inside polycrystalline LLZO at inadequate sintering temperature for LLZO,which can induce the intergranular failure of SE during the growth of Li filament inside the unavoidable defect on the interface of SE.Therefore,increasing the strength of GB,refining the grain to 0.4μm,and precluding the interfacial defect are suggested to postpone the electro-chemo-mechanical failure of SE with weak GB.Moreover,the advanced sintering techniques to lower the co-sintering temperature for both NCM-LLZO composite cathode and LLZO SE can be posted out to realize the viability of state-of-the-art ASLMBs with higher energy density as well as the guaranteed safety.展开更多
All-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries(ASSLSBs)employing sulfide solid electrolytes are one of the most promising next-generation energy storage systems due to their potential for higher energy density and safety.Ho...All-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries(ASSLSBs)employing sulfide solid electrolytes are one of the most promising next-generation energy storage systems due to their potential for higher energy density and safety.However,scalable fabrication of sheet-type sulfur cathodes with high sulfur loading and excellent performances remains challenging.In this work,sheet-type freestanding sulfur cathodes with high sulfur loading were fabricated by dry electrode technology.The unique fibrous morphologies of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)binders in dry electrodes not only provides excellent mechanical properties but also uncompromised ionic/electronic conductance.Even employed with thickened dry cathodes with high sulfur loading of 2 mg cm^(-2),ASSLSBs still exhibit outstanding rate performance and cycle stability.Moreover,the all-solid-state lithium-sulfur monolayer pouch cells(9.2 m Ah)were also demonstrated and exhibited excellent safety under a harsh test situation.This work verifies the potential of dry electrode technology in the scalable fabrication of thickened sulfur cathodes and will promote the practical applications of ASSLSBs.展开更多
The solid-state lithium battery is considered as an ideal next-generation energy storage device owing to its high safety,high energy density and low cost.However,the poor ionic conductivity of solid electrolyte and lo...The solid-state lithium battery is considered as an ideal next-generation energy storage device owing to its high safety,high energy density and low cost.However,the poor ionic conductivity of solid electrolyte and low interfacial stability has hindered the application of solid-state lithium battery.Here,a flexible polymer/garnet solid electrolyte is prepared with poly(ethylene oxide),poly(vinylidene fluoride),Li6.75La3 Zr1.75Ta0.25O12,lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide and oxalate,which exhibits an ionic conductivity of 2.0 ×10^(-4) S cm^(-1) at 55℃,improved mechanical property,wide electrochemical window(4.8 V vs.Li/Li+),enhanced thermal stabilities.Tiny acidic OX was introduced to inhibit the alkalinity reactions between Li6.75La3 Zr1.75Ta0.25O12 and poly(vinylidene fluoride).In order to improve the interfacial stability between cathode and electrolyte,an Al2 O3@LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 based composite cathode framework is also fabricated with poly(ethylene oxide) polymer and lithium salt as additives.The solid-state lithium battery assembled with polymer/garnet solid electrolyte and composite cathode framework demonstrates a high initial discharge capacity of 150.6 mAh g^(-1) and good capacity retention of 86.7% after 80 cycles at 0.2 C and 55℃,which provides a promising choice for achieving the stable electrode/electrolyte interfacial contact in solid-state lithium batteries.展开更多
A Ti-BN complex cathode is made from Ti and h-BN powders by the powder metallurgy technology, and TiBN coating is obtained by plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition with this Ti-BN composite cathode. The TiB...A Ti-BN complex cathode is made from Ti and h-BN powders by the powder metallurgy technology, and TiBN coating is obtained by plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition with this Ti-BN composite cathode. The TiBN coating shows a self-forming multilayered nanocomposite structure while with relative uniform elemental distributions. High resolution transmission electron microscopy images reveal that the multilayered structure is derived from different grain sizes in the nanocomposite. Due to the existence of h-BN phase, the friction coefficient of the coating is about 0.25.展开更多
La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ is a new kind of cathode material for intermediate SOFC, but its electrochemical activity is relative poor for the lanthanum gallate based solid oxide fuel cell. In this paper, a novel composite cath...La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ is a new kind of cathode material for intermediate SOFC, but its electrochemical activity is relative poor for the lanthanum gallate based solid oxide fuel cell. In this paper, a novel composite cathode of La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ/La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ was prepared on the LSGM electrolyte substrate by screen-printing method. The results of cathodic polarization measurements show that the overpotential decreases significantly when the composite cathode is used instead of the La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ single layer cathode. The cathodic overpotential of the composite La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ/La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ cathode is 150 mV at the current density of 0.2 A·cm-2 at 800 ℃, while the cathodic overpotential of the La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ single layer cathode is higher than 260 mV at the same condition. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was employed to investigate the polarization resistance of the cathode. The polarization resistance of the composite cathode is 1.20 Ω·cm2 in open circuit condition, while the value of the single La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ cathode is 1.235 Ω·cm2.展开更多
Composites consisting of strontium stabilized bismuth oxide (Bi1.14Sr0.43O2.14, SSB) and silver were investigated as cathodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with doped ceria electrolyte. There w...Composites consisting of strontium stabilized bismuth oxide (Bi1.14Sr0.43O2.14, SSB) and silver were investigated as cathodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with doped ceria electrolyte. There were no chemical reactions between the two components. The microstructure of the interfaces between composite cathodes and Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 (SDC) electrolytes was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Impedance spectroscopy measurements show that the performance of cathode fired at 700 ℃ is the best. When the content of Ag2O is 70 wt%, polarization resistance values for the SSB-Ag cathodes are as low as 0.2 Ωcm^2 at 700℃ and 0.29 Ωcm^2 at 650℃. These results are much smaller than some of other reported composite cathodes on doped ceria electrolyte and indicate that SSB-Ag composite is a potential cathode material for intermediate temperature SOFCs.展开更多
Room temperature sodium–sulfur(Na–S)batteries are severely hampered by dissolution of polysulfides into electrolytes.Herein,a facile approach is used to tune a biomass-derived carbon down to an ultrasmall 0.37 nm mi...Room temperature sodium–sulfur(Na–S)batteries are severely hampered by dissolution of polysulfides into electrolytes.Herein,a facile approach is used to tune a biomass-derived carbon down to an ultrasmall 0.37 nm microporous structure for the first time as a cathode in sodium–sulfur batteries.This produced an intact uniform Na2S membrane to greatly confine the dissolution of polysulfides while realizing a direct solid phase conversion for complete reduction of sulfur to Na2S,which delivers a sulfur loading of 1 mg cm−2(50 wt.%),an excellent rate capacity(933 mAh g^(−1)@0.1 A g^(−1)and 410 mAh g^(−1)@2Ag^(−1)),long cycle performance(0.036%per cycle decay at 1 A g^(−1)after 1500 cycles),and a high energy density for 373 Wh kg^(−1)(0.1 A g^(−1))based on whole electrode weight(active sulfur loading+carbon),ranking the best among all reported plain carbon cathode-based room temperature sodium–sulfur batteries in terms of the cycle life and rate capacity.It is proposed that the solid Na2S produced in the ultrasmall pores(0.37 nm)can be squeezed out to grow an intact membrane on the electrode surface covering the outlet of the pores and greatly depressing the dissolution effect of polysulfides for the long cycle life.This work provides a green chemistry to recycle wastes for sustainable energies and sheds light on design of a unique pore structure to effectively block the dissolution of polysulfides for high-performance sodium–sulfur batteries.展开更多
The high specific capacity and energy density of lithium-sulfur batteries have attracted strong considerations on their fundamental mechanism and energy applications.However,polysulfide shuttle is still the key issue ...The high specific capacity and energy density of lithium-sulfur batteries have attracted strong considerations on their fundamental mechanism and energy applications.However,polysulfide shuttle is still the key issue that impedes the development of Li-S batteries.Exploring nanocrystal hosts for polysulfide immobilization and conversion is a promising way.In this contribution,we have investigated well-dispersed Co9S8 nanocrystals grown on graphene oxide(GO)nanosheets with different degrees of dispersion as cathode host materials for Li-S batteries.The Co9S8-GO composite with 1 wt%GO(GCS1)has an average crystal size of 76 nm and shows the strongest adsorption capability toward lithium polysulfides.When used as the host material for the cathode of Li-S batteries,the GCS1-sulfur composite exhibits an initial specific capacity of^-1000 mAh g^-1 at 0.5 C and shows an average decay rate of 0.11%for 500 cycles.This work on the dispersion control of Co9S8 nanocrystals may inspire more investigations on well-dispersed nanocrystal based hosts for Li-S batteries.展开更多
For beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) may form complexes with metal ions during ballmilling process, it was used as a novel carbon source to synthesize LiFePO_4/C cathode composite in lithium-ion batteries via solid-state rea...For beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) may form complexes with metal ions during ballmilling process, it was used as a novel carbon source to synthesize LiFePO_4/C cathode composite in lithium-ion batteries via solid-state reaction. This composite should has fine particle size and good electrochemical performances. The powders were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM and galvanostatic charge-discharge. Compared with bare LiFePO_4 and LiFePO_4/C composite with glucose as carbon source by the same procedure and nearly the same content of carbon in the final cathode, the LiFePO_4/C composite with beta-cyclodextrin as carbon source shows much higher discharge specific capacity and more excellent rate performance. Ultrasonic dispersion between ballmilling and sinter process for 2 h was appropriate and useful for final LiFePO_4/C to reach higher discharge capacity. The SEI experiment was carried out to explore the effect of beta-cyclodextrin on the cathode materials, and the results indicate that coating with beta-cyclodextrin can improve the electrochemical performance of LiFePO_4 by decreasing the resistance of charge transfer (R_ ct) and improving the chemical diffusion coefficient (D_ Li).展开更多
Li/garnet/LiFePO_(4) solid-state battery was fabricated.The cathode contains LiFePO_(4),Ketjen black,poly(vinylidene fluoride):LiTFSI polymer as active material,electric conductor and Li-ion conducting binder,respecti...Li/garnet/LiFePO_(4) solid-state battery was fabricated.The cathode contains LiFePO_(4),Ketjen black,poly(vinylidene fluoride):LiTFSI polymer as active material,electric conductor and Li-ion conducting binder,respectively.Polyvinylpyrrolidone was added into the cathode to improve cathode/electrolyte interfacial performance.When combined with polyvinylpyrrolidone additive,poly(vinylidene fluoride):polyvinylpyrrol idone:LiTFSI blend forms,and the cathode/electrolyte interfacial resistance reduces from 10.7 kΩto 3.2 kΩ.The Li/garnet/LiFePO_(4) solid-state battery shows 80%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 30℃and 0.05 C.This study offers a general strategy to improve cathode/electrolyte interfacial performance and may enable the practical application of solid-state Li-metal batteries.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are attaining increasing attention for their high safety and low cost.Despite significant progresses in realizing high-performance cathode material for ZIBs,simultaneously endowing them...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are attaining increasing attention for their high safety and low cost.Despite significant progresses in realizing high-performance cathode material for ZIBs,simultaneously endowing them with high capacity and fast-charging capability,the long-term cycling stability remains a major unsolved challenge.In this work,a polyoxovanadate cluster of(NH_(4))_(8)[V_(19)O_(41)(OH)_(9)]·11H_(2)O(NOV)is defined as a cathode material for ZIBs that contains mixed-valence vanadium sites(V^(4+)and V^(5+)).A maximum of 26 electrons can be accommodated in one[V_(19)O_(41)(OH)_(9)]^(8-){V_(19)O_(50)}cluster,contributing to the high theoretical specific capacity of 328 mA·h·g^(-1).The Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene nanosheets are incorporated into NOV with the help of ionic liquid(IL)linkers to restrain the dissolution of vanadium species and facilitate electron transport across the electrode.The interfacial bonding,anion exchange,and electrostatic interactions among NOV and MXene are provided by IL liquid.The nanohybrid of NOV-IL-MXene endows excellent contact between MXene and NOV,thereby enhanced charge transfer is observed at interface.Subsequently,the as-synthesized NOV-IL-MXene cathodes exhibit high discharge capacity of 413 mA·h·g^(-1) at 0.2 A·g^(-1) even at high mass loading of 5.2 mg·cm^(-2),remarkable rate performance of 182 mA·h·g^(-1) at 10 A·g^(-1),and impressive cycling stability of 94%capacity retention after 2000 cycles.This work opens up new opportunities to develop advanced polyoxovanadate hybrid cathodes for low-cost and high-performance aqueous ZIBs.展开更多
The La0.8Sr0.04Ca0.16Co0.6Fe0.4O3-δ (LSCCoF) and La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3 (LSGM) powders were synthesized by glycine-nitrate combustion process and conventional solid-state reaction method, respectively. The LSCCoF-LSG...The La0.8Sr0.04Ca0.16Co0.6Fe0.4O3-δ (LSCCoF) and La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3 (LSGM) powders were synthesized by glycine-nitrate combustion process and conventional solid-state reaction method, respectively. The LSCCoF-LSGM composite cathode material was successfully elaborated and deposited on dense pellets of the LSGM electrolyte by means of slurry spin-coating process. The cathode films with the best surface morphology and microstructure were obtained when the operating parameters fixed as follows: the content of ethyl cellulose which acted as pore former and binder is 10 wt.%, the content of terpineol which acted as modifier is 5 wt.%, the speed of rotation rate is 3200 r/min and the best post-deposition sintering temperature is 1000°C.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries have received a surge of interests for the alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant reserves and low cost.The quest of reliable and high-performance cathode materials is crucial...Sodium-ion batteries have received a surge of interests for the alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant reserves and low cost.The quest of reliable and high-performance cathode materials is crucial to future Na storage technologies.Herein,poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)(PEDOT)was successfully introduced to NaV3O8 via in situ oxidation polymerization,which can effectively enhance electron conductivity and ionic diffusion of NaV3O8 material.As a result,these NaV3O8@-PEDOT composites exhibit a significantly improved electrochemical performance including cycle stability and rate performance.In particular,NaV3O8@20 wt%PEDOT composite demonstrates better dispersibility and lower charge transfer resistance compared with bare NaV3O8,which delivers the first discharge capacity of 142 mAh-g-1and holds about 128.7 mAh·g-1 after 300 cycles at a current density of 120 mA·g-1.Even at a high current density of 300 mA·g-1,a high reversible capacity of 99.6 mAh·g-1 is revealed.All these consequences suggest that NaV3O8@20 wt%PEDOT composite may be a promising candidate to serve as a high-rate and long-lifespan cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.展开更多
All-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries(ASSLSs)are more attractive than traditional liquid Li-ion batteries due to superior thermal stability and higher energy density.However,various factors limit the practical applicat...All-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries(ASSLSs)are more attractive than traditional liquid Li-ion batteries due to superior thermal stability and higher energy density.However,various factors limit the practical application of all-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries,such as the low ionic conductivity of the solid-state electrolyte and the poor kinetic property of the cathode composite,resulting in unsatisfactory rate capability.Here,we employed a traditional ball milling method to design a Li_(7)P_(2.9)W_(0.05)S_(10.85) glass–ceramic electrolyte with high conductivity of 2.0 mS cm^(−1) at room temperature.In order to improve the kinetic property,an interpenetrating network strategy is proposed for rational cathode composite design.Signifcantly,the disordered cathode composite with an interpenetrating network could promote electronic and ionic conduction and intimate contacts between the electrolyte–electrode particles.Moreover,the tortuosity factor of the carrier transport channel is considerably reduced in electrode architectures,leading to superior kinetic performance.Thus,assembled ASSLS exhibited higher capacity and better rate capability than its counterpart.This work demonstrates that an interpenetrating network is essential for improving carrier transport in cathode composite for high rate all-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries.展开更多
To explore highly active and thermomechanical stable air electrodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(ITSOFCs),10mol%Ta5+doped in the B site of strontium ferrite perovskite oxide(SrTa_(0.1)Fe_(0.9)O_...To explore highly active and thermomechanical stable air electrodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(ITSOFCs),10mol%Ta5+doped in the B site of strontium ferrite perovskite oxide(SrTa_(0.1)Fe_(0.9)O_(3-δ),STF)is investigated and optimized.The effects of Ta^(5+)doping on structure,transition metal reduction,oxygen nonstoichiometry,thermal expansion,and electrical performance are evaluated systematically.Via 10mol%Ta^(5+)doping,the thermal expansion coefficient(TEC)decreased from 34.1×10^(-6)(SrFeO_(3-δ))to 14.6×10^(-6) K^(-1)(STF),which is near the TEC of electrolyte(13.3×10^(-6) K^(-1) for Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9),SDC),indicates excellent thermomechanical compatibility.At 550-750℃,STF shows superior oxygen vacancy concentrations(0.262 to 0.331),which is critical in the oxygen-reduction reaction(ORR).Oxygen temperature-programmed desorption(O_(2)-TPD)indicated the thermal reduction onset temperature of iron ion is around 420℃,which matched well with the inflection points on the thermos-gravimetric analysis and electrical conductivity curves.At 600℃,the STF electrode shows area-specific resistance(ASR)of 0.152Ω·cm^(2) and peak power density(PPD)of 749 mW·cm^(-2).ORR activity of STF was further improved by introducing 30wt%Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9)(SDC)powder,STF+SDC composite cathode achieving outstanding ASR value of 0.115Ω·cm2 at 600℃,even comparable with benchmark cobalt-containing cathode,Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3-δ)(BSCF).Distribution of relaxation time(DRT)analysis revealed that the oxygen surface exchange and bulk diffusion were improved by forming a composite cathode.At 650℃,STF+SDC composite cathode achieving an outstanding PPD of 1117 mW·cm^(-2).The excellent results suggest that STF and STF+SDC are promising air electrodes for IT-SOFCs.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are considered as promising candidates for novel energy storage technology that achieves energy density of 500 Wh·kg^(−1).However,poor cycle stability resulting from notorious shuttl...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are considered as promising candidates for novel energy storage technology that achieves energy density of 500 Wh·kg^(−1).However,poor cycle stability resulting from notorious shuttle effect and the safety concerns deriving from flammability of ether-based electrolyte hinder the practical application of Li-S batteries.Because of low solubility to polysulfide,high ionic conductivity,and safety property,sulfide-based electrolytes can fundamentally address above issues.It is widely known that the effective transports of both electrons and ions are basic requirement for redox reaction of active materials in cathode.Thereby,construction of fast and stable ionic and electronic transport paths in cathode is especially pivotal for cycle stability of solid-state Li-S batteries(SSLSBs).In this review,we provide research progresses on facilitating transport of charge carriers in composite cathode of SSLSBs.From perspective of materials,intrinsically conductivity of electrolyte and carbon shows dramatic effect on migration of charge carriers in cathode of SSLSBs,thereby the conductive additives are summarized in the manuscript.Additionally,the charge transport in cathode of SSLSBs fully depends on the physical contact between active materials and conductive additives,therefore we summarized the strategies optimizing interfacial contact and reducing interfacial resistance.Finally,potential future research directions and prospects for SSLSBs with improved energy density and cycle performance are also proposed.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are receiving increasing attention because of their high theoretical energy density and the natural abundance of S. However, their practical applications are impeded by the low areal ...Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are receiving increasing attention because of their high theoretical energy density and the natural abundance of S. However, their practical applications are impeded by the low areal S loading in the cathode and the fatal Li dendrites in the anode of the Li-S cells, which yield an inferior practical energy density and introduce safety concerns, respectively. In this review, we focus on an emerging approach--the nanostructured current collector--to overcome these two critical challenges for Li-S batteries. We describe the general attributes of nanostructured current collectors and examine how these attributes enhance the S utilization with a high S loading and suppress the Li dendrites by regulating the Li-deposition behavior. We present various assembly blocks that have been used for the construction of advanced nanostructured current collectors to build better S cathodes and Li anodes. Finally, we investigate the current challenges and possible solutions regarding the practical applications of nanostructured current collectors in Li-S batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China of China(No.51771076)Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.NSFC51621001)+2 种基金the‘‘1000 plan”from Chinese Government,the Guangdong‘‘Pearl River Talents Plan”(No.2017GC010218)the Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Projects(No.201804010104)the R&D Program in Key Areas of Guangdong Province(No.2020B0101030005)。
文摘All-solid-state lithium battery(ASLB)based on sulfide-based electrolyte is considered to be a candidate for the next-generation high-energy storage system.Despite the high ionic conductivity of sulfide solid electrolyte,the poor interfacial stability(mechanically and chemically)between active materials and sulfide solid electrolytes in composite cathodes leads to inferior electrochemical performances,which impedes the practical application of sulfide electrolytes.In the past years,various of strategies have been carried out to achieve an interface with low impedance in the composite cathodes.Herein,a review of recent progress of composite cathodes for all-solid-state sulfide-based lithium batteries is summarized,including the interfacial issues,design strategies,fabrication methods,and characterization techniques.Finally,the main challenges and perspectives of composite cathodes for high-performance all-solidstate batteries are highlighted for future development.
基金This project is financially supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (No. 90510006).
文摘The performance of multi-layer (1 -x)La0.8Sr0.2MnO3/xYSZ graded composite cathodes was studied as electrode materials for intermediate solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The thermal expansion coefficient, electrical conductivity, and electrochemical performance of multi-layer composite cathodes were investigated. The thermal expansion coefficient and electrical conductivity decreased with the increase in YSZ content. The (1 -x)Lao.sSr0.EMnO3/xYSZ composite cathode greatly increased the length of the active triple phase boundary line (TPBL) among electrode, electrolyte, and gas phase, leading to a decrease in polarization resistance and an increase in polarization current density. The polarization current density of the triple-layer graded composite cathode (0.77 A/cm2) was the highest and that of the monolayer cathode (0.13 A/cm2) was the lowest. The polarization resistance (Rp) of the triple-layer graded composite cathode was only 0.182 Ω·cm2 and that of the monolayer composite cathode was 0.323 Ω·cm2. The power density of the triple-layer graded composite cathode was the highest and that of the monolayer composite cathode was the lowest. The triple-layer graded composite cathode had superior performance.
文摘The cathode material La1-xSrxCuO3-δ(x=0.15, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) was synthesized by a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction reveals that a single phase of perovskite is formed. The investigation of the electrical properties suggests that La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ has the highest electrical conductivity. La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ powder was mixed with different amount SDC (Sm0.15Ce0.85O1.925) powder (5wt.%-30wt.%) as composite cathodes. Electrochemical properties of the composite cathodes were researched further. Investigation suggests that the addition of appropriate amount SDC to La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ can improve the electrochemical properties and obtain better cathodic performance. Using La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-δ-SDC composite materials as a cathode based on SDC electrolyte, higher current density and power density at intermediate temperatures can be obtained.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12102328)for supporting this work。
文摘Owing to the utilization of lithium metal as anode with the ultrahigh theoretical capacity density of 3860 mA h g^(-1)and oxide-based ceramic solid-state electrolytes(SE),e.g.,garnet-type Li7La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO),all-state-state lithium metal batteries(ASLMBs)have been widely accepted as the promising alternatives for providing the satisfactory energy density and safety.However,its applications are still challenged by plenty of technical and scientific issues.In this contribution,the co-sintering temperature at 500℃is proved as a compromise method to fabricate the composite cathode with structural integrity and declined capacity fading of LiNi_(0.5)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.3)O_(2)(NCM).On the other hand,it tends to form weaker grain boundary(GB)inside polycrystalline LLZO at inadequate sintering temperature for LLZO,which can induce the intergranular failure of SE during the growth of Li filament inside the unavoidable defect on the interface of SE.Therefore,increasing the strength of GB,refining the grain to 0.4μm,and precluding the interfacial defect are suggested to postpone the electro-chemo-mechanical failure of SE with weak GB.Moreover,the advanced sintering techniques to lower the co-sintering temperature for both NCM-LLZO composite cathode and LLZO SE can be posted out to realize the viability of state-of-the-art ASLMBs with higher energy density as well as the guaranteed safety.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB2500300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075029,22108151,22109084)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021TQ0164)。
文摘All-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries(ASSLSBs)employing sulfide solid electrolytes are one of the most promising next-generation energy storage systems due to their potential for higher energy density and safety.However,scalable fabrication of sheet-type sulfur cathodes with high sulfur loading and excellent performances remains challenging.In this work,sheet-type freestanding sulfur cathodes with high sulfur loading were fabricated by dry electrode technology.The unique fibrous morphologies of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)binders in dry electrodes not only provides excellent mechanical properties but also uncompromised ionic/electronic conductance.Even employed with thickened dry cathodes with high sulfur loading of 2 mg cm^(-2),ASSLSBs still exhibit outstanding rate performance and cycle stability.Moreover,the all-solid-state lithium-sulfur monolayer pouch cells(9.2 m Ah)were also demonstrated and exhibited excellent safety under a harsh test situation.This work verifies the potential of dry electrode technology in the scalable fabrication of thickened sulfur cathodes and will promote the practical applications of ASSLSBs.
基金Financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51575030, 51532002 and 51872027)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (L172023)National Basic Research Program of China (2017YFE0113500)。
文摘The solid-state lithium battery is considered as an ideal next-generation energy storage device owing to its high safety,high energy density and low cost.However,the poor ionic conductivity of solid electrolyte and low interfacial stability has hindered the application of solid-state lithium battery.Here,a flexible polymer/garnet solid electrolyte is prepared with poly(ethylene oxide),poly(vinylidene fluoride),Li6.75La3 Zr1.75Ta0.25O12,lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide and oxalate,which exhibits an ionic conductivity of 2.0 ×10^(-4) S cm^(-1) at 55℃,improved mechanical property,wide electrochemical window(4.8 V vs.Li/Li+),enhanced thermal stabilities.Tiny acidic OX was introduced to inhibit the alkalinity reactions between Li6.75La3 Zr1.75Ta0.25O12 and poly(vinylidene fluoride).In order to improve the interfacial stability between cathode and electrolyte,an Al2 O3@LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 based composite cathode framework is also fabricated with poly(ethylene oxide) polymer and lithium salt as additives.The solid-state lithium battery assembled with polymer/garnet solid electrolyte and composite cathode framework demonstrates a high initial discharge capacity of 150.6 mAh g^(-1) and good capacity retention of 86.7% after 80 cycles at 0.2 C and 55℃,which provides a promising choice for achieving the stable electrode/electrolyte interfacial contact in solid-state lithium batteries.
基金Supported by the Fund of National Key Laboratory of High Power Microwave Technology under Grant No 2014-763.xy.kthe National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 21573054the Joint Funds Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No U1537214
文摘A Ti-BN complex cathode is made from Ti and h-BN powders by the powder metallurgy technology, and TiBN coating is obtained by plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition with this Ti-BN composite cathode. The TiBN coating shows a self-forming multilayered nanocomposite structure while with relative uniform elemental distributions. High resolution transmission electron microscopy images reveal that the multilayered structure is derived from different grain sizes in the nanocomposite. Due to the existence of h-BN phase, the friction coefficient of the coating is about 0.25.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 90510006) and the National High-Tech Research and Development of China (No. 2003AA302440).
文摘La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ is a new kind of cathode material for intermediate SOFC, but its electrochemical activity is relative poor for the lanthanum gallate based solid oxide fuel cell. In this paper, a novel composite cathode of La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ/La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ was prepared on the LSGM electrolyte substrate by screen-printing method. The results of cathodic polarization measurements show that the overpotential decreases significantly when the composite cathode is used instead of the La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ single layer cathode. The cathodic overpotential of the composite La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ/La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ cathode is 150 mV at the current density of 0.2 A·cm-2 at 800 ℃, while the cathodic overpotential of the La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ single layer cathode is higher than 260 mV at the same condition. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was employed to investigate the polarization resistance of the cathode. The polarization resistance of the composite cathode is 1.20 Ω·cm2 in open circuit condition, while the value of the single La0.8Sr0.2FeO3-δ cathode is 1.235 Ω·cm2.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20576063)the 973 Project of Ministry of Science and Technology in China(No.T2000026410)
文摘Composites consisting of strontium stabilized bismuth oxide (Bi1.14Sr0.43O2.14, SSB) and silver were investigated as cathodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with doped ceria electrolyte. There were no chemical reactions between the two components. The microstructure of the interfaces between composite cathodes and Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 (SDC) electrolytes was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Impedance spectroscopy measurements show that the performance of cathode fired at 700 ℃ is the best. When the content of Ag2O is 70 wt%, polarization resistance values for the SSB-Ag cathodes are as low as 0.2 Ωcm^2 at 700℃ and 0.29 Ωcm^2 at 650℃. These results are much smaller than some of other reported composite cathodes on doped ceria electrolyte and indicate that SSB-Ag composite is a potential cathode material for intermediate temperature SOFCs.
基金financial support from Chongqing Postdoctoral Natural Science Foundation No.cstc2020jcyj-bsh0048State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology,Suzhou Foreign Academician Workstation(SWY2021002)Collaborative Innovation Center of Water Treatment Technology and Material,and Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province
文摘Room temperature sodium–sulfur(Na–S)batteries are severely hampered by dissolution of polysulfides into electrolytes.Herein,a facile approach is used to tune a biomass-derived carbon down to an ultrasmall 0.37 nm microporous structure for the first time as a cathode in sodium–sulfur batteries.This produced an intact uniform Na2S membrane to greatly confine the dissolution of polysulfides while realizing a direct solid phase conversion for complete reduction of sulfur to Na2S,which delivers a sulfur loading of 1 mg cm−2(50 wt.%),an excellent rate capacity(933 mAh g^(−1)@0.1 A g^(−1)and 410 mAh g^(−1)@2Ag^(−1)),long cycle performance(0.036%per cycle decay at 1 A g^(−1)after 1500 cycles),and a high energy density for 373 Wh kg^(−1)(0.1 A g^(−1))based on whole electrode weight(active sulfur loading+carbon),ranking the best among all reported plain carbon cathode-based room temperature sodium–sulfur batteries in terms of the cycle life and rate capacity.It is proposed that the solid Na2S produced in the ultrasmall pores(0.37 nm)can be squeezed out to grow an intact membrane on the electrode surface covering the outlet of the pores and greatly depressing the dissolution effect of polysulfides for the long cycle life.This work provides a green chemistry to recycle wastes for sustainable energies and sheds light on design of a unique pore structure to effectively block the dissolution of polysulfides for high-performance sodium–sulfur batteries.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(51425204,21825501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21776019,51832004 and U1801257)+3 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFA0202603,2016YFA0202500)the Yellow Crane Talent(Science&Technology)Program of Wuhan Citythe Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Programthe National Basic Research Program of China(2013CB934103)。
文摘The high specific capacity and energy density of lithium-sulfur batteries have attracted strong considerations on their fundamental mechanism and energy applications.However,polysulfide shuttle is still the key issue that impedes the development of Li-S batteries.Exploring nanocrystal hosts for polysulfide immobilization and conversion is a promising way.In this contribution,we have investigated well-dispersed Co9S8 nanocrystals grown on graphene oxide(GO)nanosheets with different degrees of dispersion as cathode host materials for Li-S batteries.The Co9S8-GO composite with 1 wt%GO(GCS1)has an average crystal size of 76 nm and shows the strongest adsorption capability toward lithium polysulfides.When used as the host material for the cathode of Li-S batteries,the GCS1-sulfur composite exhibits an initial specific capacity of^-1000 mAh g^-1 at 0.5 C and shows an average decay rate of 0.11%for 500 cycles.This work on the dispersion control of Co9S8 nanocrystals may inspire more investigations on well-dispersed nanocrystal based hosts for Li-S batteries.
文摘For beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) may form complexes with metal ions during ballmilling process, it was used as a novel carbon source to synthesize LiFePO_4/C cathode composite in lithium-ion batteries via solid-state reaction. This composite should has fine particle size and good electrochemical performances. The powders were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM and galvanostatic charge-discharge. Compared with bare LiFePO_4 and LiFePO_4/C composite with glucose as carbon source by the same procedure and nearly the same content of carbon in the final cathode, the LiFePO_4/C composite with beta-cyclodextrin as carbon source shows much higher discharge specific capacity and more excellent rate performance. Ultrasonic dispersion between ballmilling and sinter process for 2 h was appropriate and useful for final LiFePO_4/C to reach higher discharge capacity. The SEI experiment was carried out to explore the effect of beta-cyclodextrin on the cathode materials, and the results indicate that coating with beta-cyclodextrin can improve the electrochemical performance of LiFePO_4 by decreasing the resistance of charge transfer (R_ ct) and improving the chemical diffusion coefficient (D_ Li).
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51772314,51532002,51771222 and 51702346)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai City(17ZR1434600)。
文摘Li/garnet/LiFePO_(4) solid-state battery was fabricated.The cathode contains LiFePO_(4),Ketjen black,poly(vinylidene fluoride):LiTFSI polymer as active material,electric conductor and Li-ion conducting binder,respectively.Polyvinylpyrrolidone was added into the cathode to improve cathode/electrolyte interfacial performance.When combined with polyvinylpyrrolidone additive,poly(vinylidene fluoride):polyvinylpyrrol idone:LiTFSI blend forms,and the cathode/electrolyte interfacial resistance reduces from 10.7 kΩto 3.2 kΩ.The Li/garnet/LiFePO_(4) solid-state battery shows 80%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 30℃and 0.05 C.This study offers a general strategy to improve cathode/electrolyte interfacial performance and may enable the practical application of solid-state Li-metal batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871113)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200047).
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are attaining increasing attention for their high safety and low cost.Despite significant progresses in realizing high-performance cathode material for ZIBs,simultaneously endowing them with high capacity and fast-charging capability,the long-term cycling stability remains a major unsolved challenge.In this work,a polyoxovanadate cluster of(NH_(4))_(8)[V_(19)O_(41)(OH)_(9)]·11H_(2)O(NOV)is defined as a cathode material for ZIBs that contains mixed-valence vanadium sites(V^(4+)and V^(5+)).A maximum of 26 electrons can be accommodated in one[V_(19)O_(41)(OH)_(9)]^(8-){V_(19)O_(50)}cluster,contributing to the high theoretical specific capacity of 328 mA·h·g^(-1).The Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene nanosheets are incorporated into NOV with the help of ionic liquid(IL)linkers to restrain the dissolution of vanadium species and facilitate electron transport across the electrode.The interfacial bonding,anion exchange,and electrostatic interactions among NOV and MXene are provided by IL liquid.The nanohybrid of NOV-IL-MXene endows excellent contact between MXene and NOV,thereby enhanced charge transfer is observed at interface.Subsequently,the as-synthesized NOV-IL-MXene cathodes exhibit high discharge capacity of 413 mA·h·g^(-1) at 0.2 A·g^(-1) even at high mass loading of 5.2 mg·cm^(-2),remarkable rate performance of 182 mA·h·g^(-1) at 10 A·g^(-1),and impressive cycling stability of 94%capacity retention after 2000 cycles.This work opens up new opportunities to develop advanced polyoxovanadate hybrid cathodes for low-cost and high-performance aqueous ZIBs.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province (2009ZC027M)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-07-0387)
文摘The La0.8Sr0.04Ca0.16Co0.6Fe0.4O3-δ (LSCCoF) and La0.9Sr0.1Ga0.8Mg0.2O3 (LSGM) powders were synthesized by glycine-nitrate combustion process and conventional solid-state reaction method, respectively. The LSCCoF-LSGM composite cathode material was successfully elaborated and deposited on dense pellets of the LSGM electrolyte by means of slurry spin-coating process. The cathode films with the best surface morphology and microstructure were obtained when the operating parameters fixed as follows: the content of ethyl cellulose which acted as pore former and binder is 10 wt.%, the content of terpineol which acted as modifier is 5 wt.%, the speed of rotation rate is 3200 r/min and the best post-deposition sintering temperature is 1000°C.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21773057,U1704142 and U1904216)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2017M621833)+2 种基金Zhongyuan Thousand People Plan-The Zhongyuan Youth Talent Support Program(in Science andTechnology)of China(No.ZYQR201810139)the Program for Science and Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province,China(No.18HASTIT008)the Fundamental Research Funds in Henan University of Technology(No.2018RCJH01)。
文摘Sodium-ion batteries have received a surge of interests for the alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant reserves and low cost.The quest of reliable and high-performance cathode materials is crucial to future Na storage technologies.Herein,poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)(PEDOT)was successfully introduced to NaV3O8 via in situ oxidation polymerization,which can effectively enhance electron conductivity and ionic diffusion of NaV3O8 material.As a result,these NaV3O8@-PEDOT composites exhibit a significantly improved electrochemical performance including cycle stability and rate performance.In particular,NaV3O8@20 wt%PEDOT composite demonstrates better dispersibility and lower charge transfer resistance compared with bare NaV3O8,which delivers the first discharge capacity of 142 mAh-g-1and holds about 128.7 mAh·g-1 after 300 cycles at a current density of 120 mA·g-1.Even at a high current density of 300 mA·g-1,a high reversible capacity of 99.6 mAh·g-1 is revealed.All these consequences suggest that NaV3O8@20 wt%PEDOT composite may be a promising candidate to serve as a high-rate and long-lifespan cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21975025,21203008,51772030)the National Key Research and Development Program of China“New Energy Project for Electric Vehicle”(No.2016YFB0100204)+1 种基金the Nature Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(No.2172051)State Key Laboratory also funds the project for Modifcation of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials,Donghua University.DTA,XRD,XPS,and NMR measurements were performed in the Analysis&Testing Center,Beijing Institute of Technology。
文摘All-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries(ASSLSs)are more attractive than traditional liquid Li-ion batteries due to superior thermal stability and higher energy density.However,various factors limit the practical application of all-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries,such as the low ionic conductivity of the solid-state electrolyte and the poor kinetic property of the cathode composite,resulting in unsatisfactory rate capability.Here,we employed a traditional ball milling method to design a Li_(7)P_(2.9)W_(0.05)S_(10.85) glass–ceramic electrolyte with high conductivity of 2.0 mS cm^(−1) at room temperature.In order to improve the kinetic property,an interpenetrating network strategy is proposed for rational cathode composite design.Signifcantly,the disordered cathode composite with an interpenetrating network could promote electronic and ionic conduction and intimate contacts between the electrolyte–electrode particles.Moreover,the tortuosity factor of the carrier transport channel is considerably reduced in electrode architectures,leading to superior kinetic performance.Thus,assembled ASSLS exhibited higher capacity and better rate capability than its counterpart.This work demonstrates that an interpenetrating network is essential for improving carrier transport in cathode composite for high rate all-solid-state Li-SeS_(2) batteries.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(No.2018ND133J)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22309067 and 22101150)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20190965).
文摘To explore highly active and thermomechanical stable air electrodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells(ITSOFCs),10mol%Ta5+doped in the B site of strontium ferrite perovskite oxide(SrTa_(0.1)Fe_(0.9)O_(3-δ),STF)is investigated and optimized.The effects of Ta^(5+)doping on structure,transition metal reduction,oxygen nonstoichiometry,thermal expansion,and electrical performance are evaluated systematically.Via 10mol%Ta^(5+)doping,the thermal expansion coefficient(TEC)decreased from 34.1×10^(-6)(SrFeO_(3-δ))to 14.6×10^(-6) K^(-1)(STF),which is near the TEC of electrolyte(13.3×10^(-6) K^(-1) for Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9),SDC),indicates excellent thermomechanical compatibility.At 550-750℃,STF shows superior oxygen vacancy concentrations(0.262 to 0.331),which is critical in the oxygen-reduction reaction(ORR).Oxygen temperature-programmed desorption(O_(2)-TPD)indicated the thermal reduction onset temperature of iron ion is around 420℃,which matched well with the inflection points on the thermos-gravimetric analysis and electrical conductivity curves.At 600℃,the STF electrode shows area-specific resistance(ASR)of 0.152Ω·cm^(2) and peak power density(PPD)of 749 mW·cm^(-2).ORR activity of STF was further improved by introducing 30wt%Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9)(SDC)powder,STF+SDC composite cathode achieving outstanding ASR value of 0.115Ω·cm2 at 600℃,even comparable with benchmark cobalt-containing cathode,Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3-δ)(BSCF).Distribution of relaxation time(DRT)analysis revealed that the oxygen surface exchange and bulk diffusion were improved by forming a composite cathode.At 650℃,STF+SDC composite cathode achieving an outstanding PPD of 1117 mW·cm^(-2).The excellent results suggest that STF and STF+SDC are promising air electrodes for IT-SOFCs.
基金supported by the Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong(No.2020CXGC010401)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA22010602)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52203150 and 52037006)CAS Key Technology Talent Program,Key Research and Development Plan of Shandong Province(No.2019GHZ009)Qingdao Key Laboratory of Solar Energy Utilization and Energy Storage Technology,and the Public Projects of Zhejiang Province(No.LGG19E020001).
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are considered as promising candidates for novel energy storage technology that achieves energy density of 500 Wh·kg^(−1).However,poor cycle stability resulting from notorious shuttle effect and the safety concerns deriving from flammability of ether-based electrolyte hinder the practical application of Li-S batteries.Because of low solubility to polysulfide,high ionic conductivity,and safety property,sulfide-based electrolytes can fundamentally address above issues.It is widely known that the effective transports of both electrons and ions are basic requirement for redox reaction of active materials in cathode.Thereby,construction of fast and stable ionic and electronic transport paths in cathode is especially pivotal for cycle stability of solid-state Li-S batteries(SSLSBs).In this review,we provide research progresses on facilitating transport of charge carriers in composite cathode of SSLSBs.From perspective of materials,intrinsically conductivity of electrolyte and carbon shows dramatic effect on migration of charge carriers in cathode of SSLSBs,thereby the conductive additives are summarized in the manuscript.Additionally,the charge transport in cathode of SSLSBs fully depends on the physical contact between active materials and conductive additives,therefore we summarized the strategies optimizing interfacial contact and reducing interfacial resistance.Finally,potential future research directions and prospects for SSLSBs with improved energy density and cycle performance are also proposed.
文摘Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are receiving increasing attention because of their high theoretical energy density and the natural abundance of S. However, their practical applications are impeded by the low areal S loading in the cathode and the fatal Li dendrites in the anode of the Li-S cells, which yield an inferior practical energy density and introduce safety concerns, respectively. In this review, we focus on an emerging approach--the nanostructured current collector--to overcome these two critical challenges for Li-S batteries. We describe the general attributes of nanostructured current collectors and examine how these attributes enhance the S utilization with a high S loading and suppress the Li dendrites by regulating the Li-deposition behavior. We present various assembly blocks that have been used for the construction of advanced nanostructured current collectors to build better S cathodes and Li anodes. Finally, we investigate the current challenges and possible solutions regarding the practical applications of nanostructured current collectors in Li-S batteries.