scholarly journals Effect of Polyaniline on Sulfur/Sepiolite Composite Cathode for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 755
Author(s):  
Kalaiselvi Chelladurai ◽  
Priyanka Venkatachalam ◽  
Subadevi Rengapillai ◽  
Wei-Ren Liu ◽  
Chia-Hung Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Composite Cathode ◽  
Active Mass ◽  
Pinning Effect ◽  
Initial Discharge ◽  
Pani Composite ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Stable Network ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

Composite materials with a stable network structure consisting of natural sepiolite (Sp) powders (both sieved sepiolite and post-treated sepiolite), sulfur(S), and conductive polymer Polyaniline (PAni) have been successfully synthesized using a simple heat treatment. The morphology of composites illustrates that the sepiolite is composed of many needle-like fibrous clusters. The initial discharge capacity of the post-treated sepiolite/sulfur/PAni composite is about 1230 mA h g−1 at 0.1 C, and it remains at 826 mA h g−1 even after 40 cycles with the corresponding coulombic efficiency above 97%. Such performance is attributed to the specific porous structure, outstanding adsorption characteristics, and excellent ion exchange capability of sepiolite, as well as the excellent conductivity of PAni. In addition, the PAni coating has a pinning effect on sulfur, which influences the consumption of the active mass and enhances the cycling constancy and the coulombic efficiency of the composite material at elevated current rates.

scholarly journals Sepiolite/CNT/S@PANI composite with stable network structure for high performance lithium sulfur batteries

RSC Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (32) ◽  
pp. 17950-17957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guolong Yuan ◽  
Junan Pan ◽  
Yaguang Zhang ◽  
Junxi Yu ◽  
Yanjia He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Network Structure ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Vacuum Heat Treatment ◽  
Oxidation Method ◽  
Pani Composite ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Stable Network ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

The cathode composite materials for lithium sulfur batteries with a stable network structure consisting of natural sepiolite powders, carbon nanotubes and conductive polymer were synthesized by vacuum heat treatment and chemical oxidation method.

Fabrication of layered Ti3C2 with an accordion-like structure as a potential cathode material for high performance lithium–sulfur batteries

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (15) ◽  
pp. 7870-7876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqin Zhao ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Bo Hou ◽  
Na Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cathode Material ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Initial Discharge Capacity ◽  
Capacity Retention ◽  
Initial Discharge ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

L-Ti3C2 was prepared by exfoliating Ti3AlC2 in 40% HF. With sulfur-loaded L-Ti3C2 as cathodes, Li–S batteries deliver a high initial discharge capacity of 1291 mA h g−1, an excellent capacity retention of 970 mA h g−1 and coulombic efficiency of 99% after 100 cycles.

C–S@PANI composite with a polymer spherical network structure for high performance lithium–sulfur batteries

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 261-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junkai Wang ◽  
Kaiqiang Yue ◽  
Xiaodan Zhu ◽  
Kang L. Wang ◽  
Lianfeng Duan
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
High Specific Capacity ◽  
Pani Composite ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

C–S@PANI composite with conductive polymer spherical network was synthesized. Its 3D structure inhibits the dissolution and migration of polysulfides into electrolyte, delivering high specific capacity and a stable cycling performance.

MOF-derived NiO–NiCo2O4@PPy hollow polyhedron as a sulfur immobilizer for lithium–sulfur batteries

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (46) ◽  
pp. 18294-18303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengchao Xu ◽  
Bo Jin ◽  
Huan Li ◽  
Wentao Ju ◽  
Zi Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Cell Performance ◽  
Initial Discharge Capacity ◽  
Initial Discharge ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Sulfur Host ◽  
Initial Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

A MOF-derived NiO–NiCo2O4@PPy hollow polyhedron is prepared as a sulfur host to effectively enhance cell performance. S/NiO–NiCo2O4@PPy displays a high initial discharge capacity of 963 mA h g−1 with a high initial coulombic efficiency of 95.2% at 0.2C.

Cellulose Separators with Integrated Carbon Nanotube Interlayers for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: An Investigation into the Complex Interplay Between Cell Components

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Chuan Chien ◽  
Ruijun Pan ◽  
Ming-Tao Lee ◽  
Leif Nyholm ◽  
Daniel Brandell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Solid Electrolyte Interphase ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Cycle Life ◽  
Complex Interplay ◽  
Positive Electrodes ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Cell Components ◽  
Redox Shuttle ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

This work aims to address two major roadblocks in the development of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries: the inefficient deposition of Li on the metallic Li electrode and the parasitic "polysulfide redox shuttle". These roadblocks are here approached, respectively, by the combination of a cellulose separator with a cathode-facing conductive porous carbon interlayer, based on their previously reported individual benefits. The cellulose separator increases cycle life by 33%, and the interlayer by a further 25%, in test cells with positive electrodes with practically relevant specifications and a relatively low electrolyte/sulfur (E/S) ratio. Despite the prolonged cycle life, the combination of the interlayer and cellulose separator increases the polysulfide shuttle current, leading to reduced Coulombic efficiency. Based on XPS analyses, the latter is ascribed to a change in the composition of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on Li. Meanwhile, electrolyte decomposition is found to be slower in cells with cellulose-based separators, which explains their longer cycle life. These counterintuitive observations demonstrate the complicated interactions between the cell components in the Li-S system and how strategies aiming to mitigate one unwanted process may exacerbate another. This study demonstrates the value of a holistic approach to the development of Li-S chemistry.<br>

Ultramicroporous carbon aerogels encapsulating sulfur as the cathode for lithium–sulfur batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Nojabaee ◽  
Brigitta Sievert ◽  
Marina Schwan ◽  
Jessica Schettler ◽  
Frieder Warth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Aerogel ◽  
Composite Cathode ◽  
Microporous Carbon ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

In the presented study, a sulfur infiltrated ultra-microporous carbon aerogel as a composite cathode for lithium sulfur batteries is developed and investigated.

scholarly journals Confine sulfur in double-hollow carbon sphere integrated with carbon nanotubes for advanced lithium–sulfur batteries

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maru Dessie Walle ◽  
You-Nian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Carbon Sphere ◽  
Hollow Carbon Sphere ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Hollow Carbon ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

AbstractThe lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are promising because of the high energy density, low cost, and natural abundance of sulfur material. Li–S batteries have suffered from severe capacity fading and poor cyclability, resulting in low sulfur utilization. Herein, S-DHCS/CNTs are synthesized by integration of a double-hollow carbon sphere (DHCS) with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and the addition of sulfur in DHCS by melt impregnations. The proposed S-DHCS/CNTs can effectively confine sulfur and physically suppress the diffusion of polysulfides within the double-hollow structures. CNTs act as a conductive agent. S-DHCS/CNTs maintain the volume variations and accommodate high sulfur content 73 wt%. The designed S-DHCS/CNTs electrode with high sulfur loading (3.3 mg cm−2) and high areal capacity (5.6 mAh mg cm−2) shows a high initial specific capacity of 1709 mAh g−1 and maintains a reversible capacity of 730 mAh g−1 after 48 cycles at 0.2 C with high coulombic efficiency (100%). This work offers a fascinating strategy to design carbon-based material for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries.

Core-shell structured S@CuO/δ-MnO2 composites as cathodes for lithium-sulfur batteries

CrystEngComm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiying Xu ◽  
Yongying Li ◽  
Hui Cheng ◽  
Guan Liu ◽  
Ziyang Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Cycle Life ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Short Cycle ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Lithium Sulfur ◽  
Capacity Decay

The dissolution of polysulfides (LiPSs) always leads to low Coulombic efficiency, dramatic capacity decay, and short cycle life, which hinders the practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. In this study,...

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