A Carbon-Cotton Cathode with Ultrahigh-Loading Capability for Statically and Dynamically Stable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Chung, Sheng-Heng; Chang, Chi-Hao; Manthiram, Arumugam

doi:10.1021/acsnano.6b06369

Title: A Carbon-Cotton Cathode with Ultrahigh-Loading Capability for Statically and Dynamically Stable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Journal Article · Wed Oct 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · ACS Nano

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.6b06369· OSTI ID:1430182

Chung, Sheng-Heng ^[1]; Chang, Chi-Hao ^[1]; Manthiram, Arumugam ^[1]

Univ. of Texas, Austin, TX (United States). Materials Science and Engineering Program, and Texas Materials Inst.

Sulfur exhibits a high theoretical capacity of 1675 mA h g–1 via a distinct conversion reaction, which is different from the insertion reactions in commercial lithium-ion batteries. In consideration of its conversion-reaction battery chemistry, a custom design for electrode materials could establish the way for attaining high-loading capability while simultaneously maintaining high electrochemical utilization and stability.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Texas, Austin, TX (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

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OSTI ID:: 1430182

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Journal Information:: ACS Nano, Vol. 10, Issue 11; ISSN 1936-0851

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