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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries offer high energy capacity but face challenges.
  • Previous research focused on polysulfide shuttle, cathode volume changes, and sulfur conductivity.
  • Anode instability remains a significant bottleneck for high-performance Li-S batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze strategies for developing highly stable anodes for Li-S batteries.
  • To identify key directions for achieving ideal anodes, focusing on interfacial engineering and structure design.

Main Methods:

  • Consideration of various anode types: lithium metal, carbon-based, and alloy-based anodes.
  • Analysis of interfacial engineering techniques, including in situ solid electrolyte interphase formation and ex situ artificial coating layers.
  • Evaluation of structure design principles for anodes to suppress lithium dendrite formation and delay failure.

Main Results:

  • Lithium metal anodes exhibit high reactivity and volume changes, leading to side reactions and structural collapse.
  • Interfacial engineering using modified electrolytes and artificial coatings enhances anode interfacial stability.
  • Rational anode design, replacing lithium foil, effectively suppresses dendrite formation and prolongs anode lifespan.

Conclusions:

  • Anode interfacial engineering and rational structure design are critical for developing high-performance Li-S batteries.
  • Addressing anode instability through these strategies is essential to overcome current limitations in Li-S battery technology.