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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries are promising for large-scale energy storage due to their high theoretical energy density.
  • Existing electrolytes face challenges in achieving durable sodium-metal stability, shuttle-free cyclability, and long lifespan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a new electrolyte system for Na-S batteries that overcomes current limitations.
  • To enhance Na-metal stability and achieve shuttle-free operation for improved battery performance.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a localized saturated electrolyte (LSE) using 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (MeTHF) as an inner sheath solvent.
  • Investigated electrolyte properties at low salt-to-solvent and diluent-to-solvent ratios, pushing the boundaries of localized high concentration electrolytes (LHCE).
  • Analyzed the solvation structure and interactions within the LSE.

Main Results:

  • The LSE demonstrated reinforced Na+-anion coordination, increased Na+-solvent distance, and weakened anion-diluent interactions.
  • This electrolyte configuration facilitated a sustainable interphase and a quasi-solid-solid sulfur redox process.
  • Achieved dendrite-inhibited and shuttle-free Na-S battery operation with demonstrated pouch cell cycling performance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed LSE represents a new category of electrolyte for Na-S systems.
  • The unique solvation environment within the LSE is key to enabling stable Na-metal anodes and efficient sulfur redox.
  • The findings pave the way for practical, high-performance Na-S batteries for grid-scale energy storage.