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Development of Electrolytes under Lean Condition in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries (in EN)

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials

Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries stand out as one of the promising candidates for next-generation electrochemical energy storage technologies. A key requirement to realize high-specific-energy Li–S batteries is to implement low amount of electrolyte, often characterized by the electrolyte/sulfur (E/S) ratio. Low E/S ratio aggravates the known challenges for Li–S batteries and introduces new ones originated from the high concentration of polysulfides in limited electrolyte reservoir. Here, in this review, the connections between the fundamental properties of electrolytes and the electrochemical/chemical reactions in Li–S batteries under lean electrolyte condition are elucidated. The emphasis is on how the solvating properties of the electrolyte affect the fate of polysulfides. Built upon the mechanistic analysis, different strategies to design lean electrolytes to improve the overall process of Li–S reactions and Li anode protection are discussed.

Research Organization:
Automat Solutions, Inc., San Leandro, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0020872
OSTI ID:
2575775
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 29 Vol. 36; ISSN 1521-4095; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
EN

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