First-principles explorations of the electrochemical lithiation dynamics of a multilayer graphene nanosheet-based sulfur–carbon composite

Perez Beltran, Saul; Balbuena, Perla B.

doi:10.1039/C8TA04375B

Title: First-principles explorations of the electrochemical lithiation dynamics of a multilayer graphene nanosheet-based sulfur–carbon composite

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2018 · Journal of Materials Chemistry. A

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA04375B· OSTI ID:1469717

Perez Beltran, Saul ^[1];

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Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

Graphitized-polymer-based sulfur cathodes have emerged as alternative cathode materials that are able to overcome many of the technical challenges that currently hinder lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries from their use in long-term high-energy applications.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)

Grant/Contract Number:: EE-0008210; EE0006832

OSTI ID:: 1469717

Journal Information:: Journal of Materials Chemistry. A, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Chemistry. A Vol. 6 Journal Issue: 37; ISSN 2050-7488

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