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  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries offer high energy density and low cost but suffer from polysulfide dissolution and migration, limiting lifespan.
  • This issue hinders their integration into current battery manufacturing processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of polysulfide diffusion mechanisms in solid-state electrolytes for Li-S batteries.
  • To discuss challenges and mitigation strategies for polysulfide migration in various solid electrolyte types.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on solid-state electrolytes (inorganic, polymer, hybrid) for Li-S batteries.
  • Analysis of mitigation strategies including coatings, chemical modifications, sintering, material design, and computational modeling.
  • Highlighting the role of advanced characterization techniques like XAS and XPS.

Main Results:

  • Solid-state electrolytes are identified as a key strategy to overcome polysulfide migration.
  • Various approaches to mitigate polysulfide diffusion in inorganic, polymer, and hybrid solid electrolytes are presented.
  • Advanced characterization is crucial for understanding polysulfide behavior in solid electrolytes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective mitigation of polysulfide migration is essential for high-performance solid-state Li-S batteries.
  • Further research into diffusion mechanisms and material design is needed for practical applications.
  • This perspective provides a foundation for developing next-generation solid-state Li-S battery technology.