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Trapping polysulfide on two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide for Li-S batteries through phase selection with
Sha Dong1, Xiaoli Sun1, Zhiguo Wang1
1School of Electronics Science and Engineering, Center for Public Security Technology Research, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P.R. China.
The 1T'-MoS2 monolayer shows superior anchoring capabilities for lithium sulfide (Li2S) in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries compared to the 2H-MoS2 phase. This enhanced trapping ability of 1T'-MoS2 can improve battery stability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Computational Chemistry
Background:
- The shuttle effect of polysulfides is a major challenge in Li-S batteries.
- Anchoring materials in cathodes can mitigate the shuttle effect and improve cycling stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the anchoring effects of 2H-MoS2 and 1T'-MoS2 monolayers on Li2S.
- To evaluate their potential as cathode materials for Li-S batteries.
Main Methods:
- Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed.
- Binding energies of Li2S on 2H-MoS2 and 1T'-MoS2 monolayers were calculated.
Main Results:
- 1T'-MoS2 exhibited significantly higher binding energies for Li2S (0.31–2.94 eV) compared to 2H-MoS2.
- The 1T'-MoS2 monolayer demonstrated a stronger trapping ability for Li2S.
Conclusions:
- The 1T'-MoS2 monolayer is a promising anchoring material for Li-S battery cathodes.
- Its superior performance can help overcome the shuttle effect and enhance battery stability.
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