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Polymers offer solutions for lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) by addressing issues like the shuttle effect and lithium dendrites. This review highlights polymer advancements for high-performance, cost-effective LSBs in electronics and EVs.

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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) offer high energy density but face challenges like poor conductivity and the shuttle effect.
  • Existing strategies to improve LSBs are limited, necessitating novel material solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the recent advancements and future potential of polymers in lithium-sulfur batteries.
  • To provide insights into how polymers address key challenges in LSB performance.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review focusing on polymer applications in LSB components.
  • Analysis of the mechanisms by which polymers enhance electrode, electrolyte, and separator performance.
  • Discussion of polymer-based binders and their role in mitigating lithium dendrite formation.

Main Results:

  • Polymers demonstrate significant potential in improving LSBs due to their tunable properties and processability.
  • Application of polymers in electrodes, electrolytes, and separators effectively mitigates the shuttle effect and improves conductivity.
  • Polymer-based binders enhance structural integrity and suppress lithium dendrite growth, crucial for battery stability.

Conclusions:

  • Emerging polymers are pivotal for overcoming the limitations of current lithium-sulfur battery technology.
  • Further research into polymer design and integration will accelerate the development of high-performance, low-cost LSBs.
  • This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers in electrochemical energy systems.