Article
Chemistry, Physical
Julen Castillo, Alexander Santiago, Xabier Judez, Jose Antonio Coca-Clemente, Amaia Saenz de Buruaga, Juan Luis Gomez-Urbano, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Marcos, Michel Armand, Chunmei Li, Daniel Carriazo
Summary: The increasing demand for electrical energy storage has led to the exploration of alternative battery chemistries. Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have attracted attention due to their low cost and high theoretical capacity. However, there are inherent limitations that need to be addressed for commercialization. This study demonstrates the use of functional carbonaceous additives for sulfur cathode development, resulting in high-performing LSBs with improved electrochemical properties.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaehoon Choi, Omid Zabihi, Mojtaba Ahmadi, Minoo Naebe
Summary: This study presents a promising approach for fabricating high-performance structural batteries with enhanced energy storage and structural capabilities.
Article
Electrochemistry
Gonzalo Jimenez-Martin, Julen Castillo, Xabier Judez, Juan Luis Gomez-Urbano, Gelines Moreno-Fernandez, Alexander Santiago, Amaia Saenz de Buruaga, Inigo Garbayo, Jose Antonio Coca-Clemente, Aitor Villaverde, Michel Armand, Chunmei Li, Daniel Carriazo
Summary: This study presents the synthesis and study of two high-performance activated carbon-based materials that can overcome the limitations of lithium-sulfur batteries. These materials exhibit excellent performance in batteries and show potential for commercialization.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mingyue Wang, Zhongchao Bai, Ting Yang, Chuanhao Nie, Xun Xu, Yunxiao Wang, Jian Yang, Shixue Dou, Nana Wang
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries have great potential for energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density and abundance of sulfur. However, the low actual energy density remains a challenge for their practical applications. This review highlights recent progress in increasing the sulfur loading of Li-S batteries and discusses key materials such as sulfur hosts and separators.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Florian Schmidt, Sebastian Kirchhoff, Karin Jaegle, Ankita De, Sebastian Ehrling, Paul Haertel, Susanne Doerfler, Thomas Abendroth, Benjamin Schumm, Holger Althues, Stefan Kaskel
Summary: In this study, lithium-sulfur technology was combined with a sustainable solvent-free electrode dry-coating process using a renewable and biodegradable binder. The results showed that the traditional polytetrafluoroethylene binder could be replaced by the biodegradable sericin binder without compromising the cycle stability and performance of the cathodes.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Kangfei Liu, Hongbin Zhao, Daixin Ye, Jiujun Zhang
Summary: This paper reviews recent progress in conductive organic polymer-composited sulfur materials as cathodes for LSBs, including synthesis, functional mechanisms, and performance optimization. The technical challenges of these organic polymer-based materials in terms of LSB performance are analyzed, and potential research directions for overcoming these challenges towards practical applications are proposed.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Runhe He, Yongbing Li, Zhaohui Yin, Hao Liu, Yanmei Jin, Yun Zhang, Haihui Liu, Xingxiang Zhang
Summary: A new strategy of using selenium-doped sulfurized poly(acrylonitrile) (SPAN) as electrode material is proposed to improve the volumetric capacity of sulfur cathode. The Se0.4SPAN composite shows impressive volumetric capacity, high rate capability, excellent long-term stability, and remarkable volumetric energy density. This study provides a promising solution to enhance the volumetric-energy-density of Li-S batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kun Zhang, Xing Li, Yong Yang, Zhongxin Chen, Li Ma, Yaohua Zhao, Yijia Yuan, Fangzheng Chen, Xiaowei Wang, Keyu Xie, Kian Ping Loh
Summary: Simultaneously achieving high gravimetric energy density (E-g) and volumetric energy density (E-v) in practical Li-S batteries is a longstanding challenge. In this study, anthraquinone-containing polymer tubes (PQT) were designed and prepared to regulate the redox chemistry of sulfur species. The PQT/S cathode exhibited stable cycling capacity, remarkable rate performance, and high areal capacity under lean electrolyte condition. The assembled Li-S pouch cell met the requirement for practical operation with high E-g and E-v.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matthew Li, Jun Lu, Khalil Amine
Summary: The field of lithium-sulfur batteries has greatly benefited from advancements in nanotechnology, with nanoporous material, heterogeneous nanocomposite, and hierarchical electrode developments being key milestones. This review highlights the specific roles of nanotechnology in lithium-sulfur batteries, discussing relevant testing conditions and future directions for electrocatalysis.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengnan Cui, Zhihui Zheng, Jiacheng Wang, Youwei Wang, Xiaolin Zhao, Ruguang Ma, Jianjun Liu
Summary: This study establishes surface electron affinity as a quantitative screening principle for cathode materials, finding that materials with specific surface electron affinities can prevent the dissolving of LiPSs and exhibit good electronic conductivity. The design principle is verified through experimental characterizations of different materials, and the optimal binding strength of LiPSs on cathodes is identified. Differential atom electronegativity is defined as a universal descriptor for screening high-performance cathodes of Li-S batteries, showing that certain metal oxides and transition metal compounds can promote battery performance. These findings provide valuable insight for future cathode design and improved battery performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Yan, Zhenyang Zhao, Menghao Cheng, Zhao Yang, Chong Cheng, Xikui Liu, Bo Yin, Shuang Li
Summary: This study reveals the origin of Li2S2-Li2S reduction catalysis in single-atom materials based on ferromagnetic elements, attributing it to the spin density and magnetic moments. Experimental and theoretical studies show that Fe-N-4-based cathodes exhibit the fastest deposition kinetics of Li2S and the lowest thermodynamic energy barriers. Accelerated Li2S2-Li2S reduction catalysis enabled via spin polarization provides practical opportunities for long-life batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian Yang, Jun Xia, Zhihong Piao, Lin Yang, Shichao Zhang, Yalan Xing, Guangmin Zhou
Summary: The increasing demand for wearable electronic devices has led to a growing interest in flexible batteries with high stability and desirable energy density. Graphene, known for its good conductivity and flexibility, has been used in various components of flexible lithium-sulfur batteries to improve their flexibility, energy density, and cycling stability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun-Woo Park, Seong-Chan Jo, Min-Ju Kim, Ik-Hyeon Choi, Byung Gon Kim, You-Jin Lee, Hae-Young Choi, Sung Kang, TaeYoung Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg
Summary: Flexible high-energy-density lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries utilizing all-fibrous sulfur cathodes and separators have been developed, achieving high capacities and excellent cycling stability. The innovative use of single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) impregnated with cellulose nanofibers in the sulfur cathodes helps improve redox kinetics and increase sulfur loading content, resulting in a high gravimetric energy density of 443 Wh kg-1 per cell.
NPG ASIA MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjing Deng, Jason Phung, Ge Li, Xiaolei Wang
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries have shown promise as a high-energy, environmentally friendly, and low-cost option for rechargeable batteries, but they face challenges such as irreversible relocation of polysulfides, slow reaction kinetics, and low reliability of lithium anode. Research is ongoing to address these issues and advance the development of viable LSBs for high-performance technology with high energy density and long cycling stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dae-Seong Kim, Sang-Gil Woo, Cheon-Ju Kang, Ju-Hee Lee, Je-Nam Lee, Ji-Sang Yu, Young-Jun Kim
Summary: This study designs a porous carbon-based sulfur electrode for high-energy Li-S batteries. By impregnating the porous carbon with a high concentration of sulfur and reducing the content of conductive agent and binder, crack formation during electrode drying can be inhibited. Two distinct electrically conducting networks are utilized to reduce battery polarization and achieve a capacity of 690 mAh g(-1) even after 100 cycles. Pouch cells are prepared to evaluate the practical performance, resulting in a capacity of 741 mAh and a cathode energy density of 1001 Wh kg(-1). These findings are expected to guide the further development of high-energy-density cathode materials for Li-S batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Heng Zhang, Lixin Qiao, Hannes Kuehnle, Egbert Figgemeier, Michel Armand, Gebrekidan Gebresilassie Eshetu
Summary: Since the oil crisis in the 1970s, the importance of rechargeable batteries has been recognized. Lithium-ion batteries have been successful in portable electronics but face limitations in large-volume applications due to limited resources. On the other hand, emerging mono-valent and multi-valent batteries are expected to overcome resource limitations. This article discusses the historical development of organic electrolytes and electrode-electrolyte interphases, and examines the similarities and differences between lithium-based batteries and other emerging battery technologies.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alejandro Bermejo-Lopez, Benat Pereda-Ayo, Jon A. Onrubia-Calvo, Jose A. Gonzalez-Marcos, Juan R. Gonzalez-Velasco
Summary: This study investigates the stability and performance of a Dual Function Material (DFM) in capturing and converting CO2 into CH4, while being exposed to varying concentrations of oxygen and nitrogen oxides. The results show that the synthesized DFM exhibits high stability and storage capacity under different CO2 concentrations, as well as in the presence of O2 and NOx.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Julen Castillo, Jose Antonio Coca-Clemente, Jokin Rikarte, Amaia Saenz de Buruaga, Alexander Santiago, Chunmei Li
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are expected to enhance current lithium-ion devices, but the use of lithium metal as anode leads to degradation issues. Protecting the lithium metal anode has become a priority, and recent advancements in protection techniques are reviewed in this perspective. Strategies for achieving long-cycle-life, high-energy-density, and commercial LSBs are suggested, with a focus on scalability from laboratory to industry.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miguel Granados-Moreno, Gelines Moreno-Fernandez, Roman Mysyk, Daniel Carriazo
Summary: In this study, a graphene-embedded Sn-based material and an activated carbon/lithium iron phosphate composite were developed for a high-performing hybrid lithium-ion capacitor (LIC). The negative electrode consisted of nano-sized crystalline tin pyrophosphate (SnP2O7) particles embedded in a graphenic matrix, and the positive electrode combined a high-loading lithium iron phosphate (LFP) with a graphene-activated carbon. The optimized LIC showed high energy densities and overcame the power limitations of LICs that use high-content battery-type materials.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Julen Castillo, Adrian Robles-Fernandez, Rosalia Cid, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Marcos, Michel Armand, Daniel Carriazo, Heng Zhang, Alexander Santiago
Summary: Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) based on poly(vinylidene difluoride) (PVdF) are promising for high-performing lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), but their stability with lithium metal (Li-0) anode is a major drawback. This study investigates the stability of PVdF-based GPEs with Li-0 and their application in LSBs. The introduction of lithium nitrate in the electrolyte significantly improves the capacity retention of the GPEs. The study emphasizes the need for anode protection processes when using PVdF-based GPEs in LSBs.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pierre Ranque, Nicola Boaretto, Haritz Perez-Furundarena, Hugo Arrou-Vignod, Kerman Gomez Castresana, Francisco Javier Bonilla, Rosaliaa Cid, Juan Miguel Lopez del Amo, Michel Armand, Shanmukaraj Devaraj
Summary: Li metal secondary batteries are highly anticipated energy storage systems, but their instability with common Li-ion battery electrolytes can be alleviated by using a polymer electrolyte. Current trends focus on improving ionic conductivity, mechanical stability, and electrochemical stability. This study presents a multifunctional polysalt synthesized from sustainable materials, which shows high compatibility with Li metal and quasi-single-ion conducting property, making it suitable for high-voltage Li metal anode polymer batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyu Tian, Zhou Jin, Ziyu Song, Ronghan Qiao, Yong Yan, Hailong Yu, Liubin Ben, Michel Armand, Heng Zhang, Zhi-bin Zhou, Xuejie Huang
Summary: This study proposes a new method to address the low conductivity and large volume changes of silicon-based anodes by introducing elemental sulfur and building a sulfur-mediated gradient interphase (SMGI) layer. The results show that lithium-ion batteries using this method exhibit good performance in terms of high energy density and cycle life.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Julen Castillo, Alexander Santiago, Xabier Judez, Jose Antonio Coca-Clemente, Amaia Saenz de Buruaga, Juan Luis Gomez-Urbano, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Marcos, Michel Armand, Chunmei Li, Daniel Carriazo
Summary: The increasing demand for electrical energy storage has led to the exploration of alternative battery chemistries. Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have attracted attention due to their low cost and high theoretical capacity. However, there are inherent limitations that need to be addressed for commercialization. This study demonstrates the use of functional carbonaceous additives for sulfur cathode development, resulting in high-performing LSBs with improved electrochemical properties.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Leire Meabe, Itziar Aldalur, Simon Lindberg, Mikel Arrese-Igor, Michel Armand, Maria Martinez-Ibanez, Heng Zhang
Summary: This strategic review critically analyzes the design strategies in the field of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of organic, inorganic, and hybrid/composite electrolytes, and provides a future perspective on the rapid development of solid-state lithium metal battery (SSLMB) technology.