Watermelon Flesh-Like Ni₃ S₂ @C Composite Separator with Polysulfide Shuttle Inhibition for High-Performance...

The shuttle effect limits the practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with high specific capacity and cheap price. Herein, a three-dimensional carbon substrate containing Ni₃ S₂ nanoparticles is created to modify the separator. The in situ optical visualization battery proves that the material can realize the rapid conversion of Li₂ S₆ . Moreover, the impact of lithium-ion diffusion on the reactions in the cell is investigated, and the mechanism of Ni₃ S₂ @C in the cell is proposed based on the "adsorption-diffusion-conversion" mechanism. The "adsorption-diffusion-conversion" process of polysulfide is carried out on the surface of the composite separator, showing positive effects on the inhibition of polysulfide shuttle and the promotion of conversion. The separator is modified to improve sulfur utilization and reduce dead sulfur accumulation through a strategy of chemical immobilization and physical blocking. This helps to bridge the existing gaps of Li-S batteries.