Research Progress toward the Practical Applications of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

• DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b06208
• Publication Date: 2017-06-15T21:43:05Z
• Authors: Joshua Lochala; Dianying Liu; Bingbin Wu; Cynthia Robinson; Jie Xiao
• Keywords: Lithium–sulfur battery

The renaissance of Li-S battery technology is evidenced by the intensive R&D efforts in recent years. Although theoretical capacity and energy a theoretically very high, projected usable expected to be no more than twice that state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries, or 500 Wh/kg. "sulfur fever" has certainly gathered new knowledge on sulfur chemistry electrochemistry, electrolytes, lithium metal, their interactions this "new" system; however, real advance toward practical still missing. One main reasons behind sensitivity batteries experimental testing parameters. Sophisticated nanostructures are usually employed, while practicality these nanomaterials for rarely discussed. electrode, engineered thin-film configuration, further poses uncertainties transfer from lab industry. This review article briefly overviews research progress followed discussion system authors' own understandings collected past few years research. critical findings, unresolved issues, scientific gap between industrial application future work also explored propel relevant applications.