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Cellulose-based material in lithium-sulfur batteries: A review
Zhijia Zhang1, Zhihuang Fang1, Yinyu Xiang2
1Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan 528200, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
Cellulose-based materials offer a promising solution for enhancing lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries by addressing issues like the shuttle effect and material insulation. This review explores their use as separators and cathode hosts for improved energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are attractive for high energy density and low cost.
- Commercialization is limited by insulating materials, the shuttle effect, and lithium dendrites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of cellulose-based materials in Li-S batteries.
- To discuss challenges and future perspectives of cellulose in Li-S battery development.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cellulose-based materials in Li-S batteries.
- Analysis of cellulose roles as separators, modified separators, and sulfur hosts.
Main Results:
- Cellulose-based materials show potential due to their eco-friendliness, structure, and functionalization capabilities.
- Applications include separators, binder-assisted separator modifications, and carbon hosts for sulfur cathodes.
Conclusions:
- Cellulose-based materials are a viable strategy to overcome key limitations in Li-S battery technology.
- Further research into cellulose utilization can drive the advancement of next-generation energy storage.
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