Communications Materials (Mar 2021)

Intrinsic differences and realistic perspectives of lithium-sulfur and magnesium-sulfur batteries

  • Georg Bieker,
  • Verena Küpers,
  • Martin Kolek,
  • Martin Winter

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-021-00143-0
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 1
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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Magnesium-sulfur batteries offer several advantages compared to lithium-sulfur batteries, including a more stable anode and lower material costs. Here, the challenges and prospects for both classes of batteries are discussed, including their outlook for practical energy and cost levels.