Graphene-based interlayer for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries: A review

Yong Liu; Huijie Wei; Xiaoliang Zhai; Fei Wang; Xinyuan Ren; Yi Xiong; Osaka Akiyoshi; Kunming Pan; Fengzhang Ren; Shizhong Wei

Materials & Design (Dec 2021)

Graphene-based interlayer for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries: A review

Yong Liu,
Huijie Wei,
Xiaoliang Zhai,
Fei Wang,
Xinyuan Ren,
Yi Xiong,
Osaka Akiyoshi,
Kunming Pan,
Fengzhang Ren,
Shizhong Wei

Affiliations

Yong Liu: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China; National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of High-Temperature Structural and Functional Materials, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China (Y. Liu).
Huijie Wei: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China
Xiaoliang Zhai: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China
Fei Wang: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China
Xinyuan Ren: School of Art & Design, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China
Yi Xiong: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China
Osaka Akiyoshi: Biomaterials Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Okayama University, Tsushima-Nake, Okayama-shi 700-8530, Japan
Kunming Pan: National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of High-Temperature Structural and Functional Materials, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China (Y. Liu).
Fengzhang Ren: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China (Y. Liu).
Shizhong Wei: National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of High-Temperature Structural and Functional Materials, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Nonferrous Metals of Henan Province, Henan Key Laboratory of Non-Ferrous Materials Science & Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, PR China (Y. Liu).

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 211
p. 110171

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Lithium–sulfur (LiS) batteries have been widely studied, and considered as one of the most promising energy storage systems, because of their superior theoretical energy density, non-toxicity, high abundance, and environmental friendliness. However, LiS batteries suffer from problems such as the electrical insulating characteristic of sulfur and unsatisfactorily long cycling life. As a superior type of carbon material, graphene have been intensively investigated as intermediate layers to overcome these problems because of its large surface area, good chemical stability, and excellent electrical conductivity. In this review, we summarize the recent application of graphene-based materials, including simple graphene and graphene-based nanocomposites, as modifying interlayers in LiS batteries. Furthermore, the strategies to enhance their electrochemical performance are summarized and discussed, for example, physical and chemical confinement. Finally, the limitation and challenges of graphene-based materials as interlayers for LiS batteries, as well as their prospects for future research, are proposed. We hope that this review will be helpful for scientists to design and fabricate high-performance LiS batteries based on graphene-based interlayers and boost their practical applications.

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ISSN: 0264-1275 (Print); 1873-4197 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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