Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become indispensable energy-storage devices for various applications, ranging from portable electronics to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. The performance and reliability of LIBs depend on several key components, including the electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. Among these, the choice …
However, their rate capability is not sufficiently high, prompting a great demand for improvement. Herein, a sulfur-based composite electrode is fabricated for the high-rate operation of all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries. The electrode is made of a carbon material having a large number of “interconnected mesopores” with a diameter of 5 nm.
Project logo MaSSiF. Solid-state batteries based on sulfide are considered a possible successor technology to today's lithium-ion batteries and promise greater range and safety for use in electric vehicles thanks to their high energy density and stability. The combination with sulfur as the cathode active material holds particular promise.
The combination with sulfur as the cathode active material holds particular promise. Free of the critical elements cobalt and nickel used in lithium-ion technology, sulfur achieves very high energy densities in solid-state batteries. However, the anode poses major challenges in the battery's processing and operation.
Sulfur materials Due to its high theoretical specific capacity (1675 mAh g −1) and low cost, elemental sulfur is considered an ideal active material for lithium-sulfur batteries. In particular, the interface between sulfur and sulfide SSEs shows good chemical compatibility in sulfide-based ASSLSBs.
In this chapter, the advances and role of electrode materials for the improved performance of the batteries and application of nanomaterials for attaining better capacity and long cycle life of rechargeable batteries have been discussed. The use of fossil fuel and environmental degradation are critical issues worldwide as of today.
The sulfide-based electrolyte was considered unsuitable for anode-free solid-state batteries (AFSSBs). However, Lee et al. introduced a nanocomposite layer as the anode with silver nanoparticles and carbon black on the stainless steel CC .
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become indispensable energy-storage devices for various applications, ranging from portable electronics to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. The performance and reliability of LIBs depend on several key components, including the electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. Among these, the choice …
We mainly discussed here the materials development. The energy-efficient processing of battery materials and the recycling of battery components/elements can be viewed in the recent relevant publications. 4 Toward Sustainable Batteries Beyond Lithium-Ion Technologies 4.1 Lithium–Air, Lithium–Carbon Dioxide, and Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Fraunhofer IFAM develops optimized separators for the lithium-sulfur battery cell based on the researched solid electrolytes; Scientists at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster will research tailor-made solid electrolytes and …
Complex reaction pathways involved in metal-sulfur batteries (MSBs. Diverse synthesis methodologies to fabricate efficient cathode, separator, and anode materials, crucial for enhancing MSBs performance and durability. Electrochemical properties of 2D MXenes (as …
Impressive progress has been made in the research of materials for sulfide-based ASSLSBs, including sulfide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), sulfur-based cathode …
In order to further enhance the performance of the batteries and overcome the capacity limitations of inorganic electrode materials, it is imperative to explore new cathode and functional materials for rechargeable lithium …
Herein, a sulfur-based composite electrode is fabricated for the high-rate operation of all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries. The electrode is made of a carbon material having a large number of "interconnected mesopores" with a diameter of 5 nm. The highly mesoporous structure is conducive to electrode reactions and the ...
2.1 Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) based on multielectron chemical reactions have distinct advantages compared with LIBs. With extremely high theoretical power capacity of 1 675 mAh·g −1 and energy density of 2 600 Wh·kg −1, based on their relatively low price, abundant reserves, and the eco-friendly nature of sulfur …
Another promising positive electrode material for lithium-based battery is sulphur. It has very high theoretical specific capacity of 1676 mAh g −1 and density of 2610 Whkg −1 . This is 5–7 times greater than the traditional Li-ion batteries [ 56 ].
Emerging in response to this necessity, solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries are anticipated to serve as the foundational technology for the forthcoming generation of lithium-ion batteries with high capacity, cost-effectiveness and safety due to sulfur and solid electrolyte, respectively [1], [2], [3]. While the requirement is clearly defined, the transition from …
Carbon materials derived from metal/covalent–organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs) are promising electrode materials for multivalent metal–sulfur batteries, owing to their tunable pore structure, high porosity, …
Here, Guo et al. show that solid electrolytes designed with a high ionic conductivity and critical current density enable lithium-sulfur solid-state batteries to cycle without short circuits while delivering high sulfur utilization.
The pursuit of industrializing lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with exceptional energy density and top-tier safety features presents a substantial growth opportunity. The demand for energy storage is steadily rising, driven primarily by the growth in electric vehicles and the need for stationary energy storage systems. However, the manufacturing process of LIBs, which is …
Dual-anion solid polymer electrolyte and rGO-functional integrated sulfur electrode presents a novel method to improve the electrochemical properties of lithium-sulfur …
These materials were then employed in sodium-sulfur batteries, demonstrating impressive initial capacity at 0.2 C (1413 mA h g −1), remarkable cycling stability (822 mA h g −1 after 100 cycles at 0.2 C), and exceptional multiplication performance (achieving a rate capacity of 483 mA h g −1 at 3.0 C). This underscores the critical importance of tailoring the structure of …
Fraunhofer IFAM develops optimized separators for the lithium-sulfur battery cell based on the researched solid electrolytes; Scientists at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster will research tailor-made solid …
Flexible energy storage devices with high energy density and excellent mechanical properties have attracted great interest in the development of flexible electrodes. However, flexible electrodes don''t have current …
Complex reaction pathways involved in metal-sulfur batteries (MSBs. Diverse synthesis methodologies to fabricate efficient cathode, separator, and anode materials, crucial for enhancing MSBs performance and durability. Electrochemical properties of 2D MXenes (as cathode, separator, and anode materials).
Here, Guo et al. show that solid electrolytes designed with a high ionic conductivity and critical current density enable lithium-sulfur solid-state batteries to cycle …
Apr. 5, 2023 — Solid-state Lithium-Sulfur batteries offer the potential for much higher energy densities and increased safety, compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, the ...
Another promising positive electrode material for lithium-based battery is sulphur. It has very high theoretical specific capacity of 1676 mAh g −1 and density of 2610 Whkg −1 . This is 5–7 …
Impressive progress has been made in the research of materials for sulfide-based ASSLSBs, including sulfide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), sulfur-based cathode materials, and anode materials. However, challenges such as scalable fabrication of large-scale, high-areal capacity composite electrodes and robust, high-conductivity thin SSE films ...
Numerous electrode materials, including metals, and metal oxides, can be sulfurized. With this flexibility, electrodes may be customized to have the conductivity, surface area, and stability needed for a given application. Sulfur-based electrode materials can be integrated into existing battery manufacturing processes with minimal ...
Herein, a sulfur-based composite electrode is fabricated for the high-rate operation of all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries. The electrode is made of a carbon material having a large number of "interconnected …
In order to further enhance the performance of the batteries and overcome the capacity limitations of inorganic electrode materials, it is imperative to explore new cathode and functional materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. Organosulfur materials containing sulfur–sulfur bonds as a kind of promising organic electrode ...
Nonetheless, graphene is an ideal candidate for application in various flexible batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, metal-air batteries, and metal-ion batteries. [28, 68] The conductivity of the composite will be improved effectively by covering two-dimensional layered graphene material on the surface of the elastic matrix.
Numerous electrode materials, including metals, and metal oxides, can be sulfurized. With this flexibility, electrodes may be customized to have the conductivity, surface …
Dual-anion solid polymer electrolyte and rGO-functional integrated sulfur electrode presents a novel method to improve the electrochemical properties of lithium-sulfur batteries.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis into the discharge intermediates upon battery cycling reveals that the hydrophilic binder endows the sulfur electrodes with multidimensional Li-O, Li-N, and S-O interactions with sulfur species to effectively mitigate lithium polysulfide dissolution, which is theoretically confirmed by density ...
Carbon materials derived from metal/covalent–organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs) are promising electrode materials for multivalent metal–sulfur batteries, owing to their tunable pore structure, high porosity, multi-dimensional networks, and …
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