An Ultrahigh Capacity Graphite/Li2S Battery with Holey-Li2S Nanoarchitectures
Abstract
The pairing of high-capacity Li2S cathode (1166 mAh g-1) and lithium-free anode (LFA) provides an unparalleled potential in developing safe and energy-dense next-generation secondary batteries. However, the low utilization of the Li2S cathode and the lack of electrolytes compatible to both electrodes are impeding the development. Here, a novel graphite/Li2S battery system, which features a self-assembled, holey-Li2S nanoarchitecture and a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on the graphite electrode, is reported. The holey structure on Li2S is beneficial in decomposing Li2S at the first charging process due to the enhanced Li ion extraction and transfer from the Li2S to the electrolyte. In addition, the concentrated dioxolane (DOL)-rich electrolyte designed lowers the irreversible capacity loss for SEI formation. By using the combined strategies, the graphite/holey-Li2S battery delivers an ultrahigh discharge capacity of 810 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C (based on the mass of Li2S) and of 714 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C. Moreover, it exhibits a reversible capacity of 300 mAh g-1 after a record lifecycle of 600 cycles at 1 C. These results suggest the great potential of the designed LFA/holey-Li2S batteries for practical use.
- Authors:
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[1]
- Korea Advanced Inst. of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon (Korea, Republic of). Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. KAIST Inst. for the NanoCentury. Advanced Battery Center
- Korea Advanced Inst. of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon (Korea, Republic of). Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Electrochemical Materials & Systems Energy and Environment Directorate
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- Research Org.:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Korea Advanced Inst. of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE; National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1438222
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830; NRF-2016M1B3A1A01937431
- Resource Type:
- Accepted Manuscript
- Journal Name:
- Advanced Science
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 5; Journal Issue: 7; Journal ID: ISSN 2198-3844
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 25 ENERGY STORAGE; concentrated electrolytes; graphite/Li2S batteries; holey structures; Li2S cathodes; Li2S utilization
Citation Formats
Ye, Fangmin, Noh, Hyungjun, Lee, Hongkyung, and Kim, Hee-Tak. An Ultrahigh Capacity Graphite/Li2S Battery with Holey-Li2S Nanoarchitectures. United States: N. p., 2018.
Web. doi:10.1002/advs.201800139.
Ye, Fangmin, Noh, Hyungjun, Lee, Hongkyung, & Kim, Hee-Tak. An Ultrahigh Capacity Graphite/Li2S Battery with Holey-Li2S Nanoarchitectures. United States. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201800139
Ye, Fangmin, Noh, Hyungjun, Lee, Hongkyung, and Kim, Hee-Tak. Mon .
"An Ultrahigh Capacity Graphite/Li2S Battery with Holey-Li2S Nanoarchitectures". United States. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201800139. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1438222.
@article{osti_1438222,
title = {An Ultrahigh Capacity Graphite/Li2S Battery with Holey-Li2S Nanoarchitectures},
author = {Ye, Fangmin and Noh, Hyungjun and Lee, Hongkyung and Kim, Hee-Tak},
abstractNote = {The pairing of high-capacity Li2S cathode (1166 mAh g-1) and lithium-free anode (LFA) provides an unparalleled potential in developing safe and energy-dense next-generation secondary batteries. However, the low utilization of the Li2S cathode and the lack of electrolytes compatible to both electrodes are impeding the development. Here, a novel graphite/Li2S battery system, which features a self-assembled, holey-Li2S nanoarchitecture and a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on the graphite electrode, is reported. The holey structure on Li2S is beneficial in decomposing Li2S at the first charging process due to the enhanced Li ion extraction and transfer from the Li2S to the electrolyte. In addition, the concentrated dioxolane (DOL)-rich electrolyte designed lowers the irreversible capacity loss for SEI formation. By using the combined strategies, the graphite/holey-Li2S battery delivers an ultrahigh discharge capacity of 810 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C (based on the mass of Li2S) and of 714 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C. Moreover, it exhibits a reversible capacity of 300 mAh g-1 after a record lifecycle of 600 cycles at 1 C. These results suggest the great potential of the designed LFA/holey-Li2S batteries for practical use.},
doi = {10.1002/advs.201800139},
journal = {Advanced Science},
number = 7,
volume = 5,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2018},
month = {Mon May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2018}
}
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Figure 1: Schematic illustration of the structural changes upon carbothermal conversion from Li2SO4 to Li2S and upon the initial charge process from Li2S to sulfur.
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