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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries offer high theoretical energy density but suffer from polysulfide dissolution and dendrite formation.
  • Developing stable electrolytes is crucial for improving the performance and lifespan of Li-S batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a new electrolyte based on 4 M LiFSI in dibutyl ether (DBE) for Li-S batteries.
  • To investigate the effect of DBE on polysulfide dissolution and lithium deposition behavior.
  • To assess the electrochemical performance of the proposed electrolyte in Li-S cells.

Main Methods:

  • Electrolyte preparation with 4 M LiFSI in dibutyl ether (DBE).
  • Electrochemical testing including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
  • Analysis of lithium deposition/stripping behavior and Coulombic efficiency.
  • Cell assembly with a sulfurized poly(acrylonitrile) (S@pPAN) cathode.

Main Results:

  • Dibutyl ether (DBE) effectively inhibited the dissolution of lithium polysulfides.
  • The electrolyte demonstrated high Coulombic efficiency for lithium deposition/stripping (approximately 99.2%) without dendrite formation.
  • Enhanced cycling stability was achieved when the electrolyte was paired with a sulfurized poly(acrylonitrile) (S@pPAN) cathode.

Conclusions:

  • The 4 M LiFSI in DBE electrolyte presents a promising solution for high-performance Li-S batteries.
  • DBE's ability to suppress polysulfide shuttling and promote stable lithium plating is key to improved battery performance.
  • This work provides valuable insights for designing advanced electrolytes for next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries.