Increasing Electrical Conductivity of Free-Standing Sulfurized Polyacrylonitrile Cathode for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1441-1445
Author(s):  
Huihun Kim ◽  
Seon-Hwa Choe ◽  
Milan K. Sadan ◽  
Changhyeon Kim ◽  
Kwon-Koo Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Acetylene Black ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

Sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (S-PAN) is one of the best materials for addressing some of the intrinsic drawbacks of lithium–sulfur batteries, such as the intrinsic insulating properties of sulfur and the shuttle phenomenon. Moreover, while S-PAN nanofiber composites are flexible, they still presents shortcomings, such as low rate capability, which is due to their semiconductor electrical conductivity. In this study, we prepared S-PAN webs with high electrical conductivity via electrospinning using conducting agents. Additionally, we analyzed the electrochemical properties of the S-PAN webs prepared using various conducting agents (acetylene black, Ketjen black, and multi-walled carbon nanotubes). The specific capacity of the S-PAN web prepared using acetylene black was 740 mAh g–1 at the charge rate of 5 C. The excellent rate capability of S-PAN prepared using acetylene black was attributed to its low electrical resistance and low charge transfer resistance.

Effect of soluble sulfur species on the electrochemical behavior of lithium–sulfur batteries with dual-phase electrolytes

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 1966-1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengcheng Zhao ◽  
Hao Yang ◽  
Xiaofei Wang ◽  
Huilan Li ◽  
Chu Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Reaction Kinetics ◽  
Electrochemical Behavior ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Sulfur Species ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Interfacial Charge ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

We report a Li–S system with dual-phase electrolytes by taking advantage of the highly soluble lithium polysulfides (Li2Sn, 2 < n ≤ 8), and it shows an improved reaction kinetics associated with a low interfacial charge transfer resistance.

Cellulose-Derived Carbon Microfiber Mesh for Binder-Free Lithium—Sulfur Batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 5629-5635
Author(s):  
Shiqi Li ◽  
Zhiqun Cheng ◽  
Tian Xie ◽  
Zhihua Dong ◽  
Guohua Liu
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Carbon Materials ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Lithium Sulfide ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Binder Free ◽  
Carbon Microfiber ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

The practical application of lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) has been impeded by several chronic problems related to the insulating nature of sulfur and lithium sulfide, in addition to the dissolution and diffusion of lithium polysulfides. In view of these problems, a large variety of carbonaceous materials have been employed to enhance the electronic conductivity of the cathode and/or sequester lithium polysulfides within conductive matrixes. Although they may exhibit impressive electrochemical performance, the fabrication of most carbon materials involves costly precursors and complicated procedures. Waste paper—the main constituent of municipal waste—is composed of carbohydrates, and can be an ideal precursor for carbon materials. Herein, carbon microfiber meshes (CMFMs) obtained by the pyrolysis of common filter paper in argon (A-CMFM) or ammonia (N-CMFM) were used to form sulfur cathodes. Compared with LSBs based on A-CMFM, those based on N-CMFM demonstrated higher specific capacity and better rate capability, with a capacity of 650 mA h g−1 at 0.2 C and 550 mA h g−1 at 0.5 C. This was owing to the strong immobilization of lithium polysulfides resulting from the heteroatom doping and hydrophilicity of N-CMFM. The results indicate that cellulose paper-derived carbon is a promising candidate for application in high-performance LSBs.

Electrochemical Properties of P-Doped Silicon Thin Film Anodes of Lithium Ion Batteries

2013 ◽  
Vol 737 ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arenst Andreas Arie ◽  
Joong Kee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Silicon Thin Film ◽  
Transfer Resistance

Silicon would seem to be a possible candidate to replace graphite or carbon as anode materials for lithium ion batteries based on its potential high capacity of 4200 mAhg-1. The main problem that must be solved for commercial application of silicon as anode material was the poor cyclic performance due to severe volume expansion during repeated charged-discharged cycles and its low electrical conductivity. In this work, we proposed Phosphorus doped (P-doped) Si films as anodes in lithium ion batteries. The electrochemical properties of the silicon based electrodes were examined by means of charge-discharge and impedance test. In comparison with the bare silicon electrode, the P type silicon electrode exhibited higher specific capacity of 2585 mAhg-1 until the 50th cycle. It was attributed to the improved electrical conductivity of Si film and reduced charge transfer resistance

scholarly journals Role of TiO2 Phase Composition Tuned by LiOH on The Electrochemical Performance of Dual-Phase Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 Microrod as an Anode for Lithium-Ion Battery

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 5251
Author(s):  
Lukman Noerochim ◽  
Wahyu Caesarendra ◽  
Abdulloh Habib ◽  
Widyastuti ◽  
Suwarno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Dual Phase ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Tio2 Phase

In this study, a dual-phase Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 microrod was successfully prepared using a modified hydrothermal method and calcination process. The stoichiometry of LiOH as precursor was varied at mol ratio of 0.9, 1.1, and 1.3, to obtain the appropriate phase composition between TiO2 and Li4Ti5O12. Results show that TiO2 content has an important role in increasing the specific capacity of electrodes. The refinement of X-ray diffraction patterns by Rietveld analysis confirm that increasing the LiOH stoichiometry suppresses the TiO2 phase. In the scanning electron microscopy images, the microrod morphology was formed after calcination with diameter sizes ranging from 142.34 to 260.62 nm and microrod lengths ranging from 5.03–7.37 μm. The 0.9 LiOH sample shows a prominent electrochemical performance with the largest specific capacity of 162.72 mAh/g and 98.75% retention capacity achieved at a rate capability test of 1 C. This finding can be attributed to the appropriate amount of TiO2 that induced the smaller crystallite size, and lower charge transfer resistance, enhancing the lithium-ion insertion/extraction process and faster diffusion kinetics.

Free standing acetylene black mesh to capture dissolved polysulfide in lithium sulfur batteries

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (94) ◽  
pp. 11107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae-Gyung Jeong ◽  
Young Hoon Moon ◽  
Ho-Hwan Chun ◽  
Hyung Sun Kim ◽  
Byung Won Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetylene Black ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

Calendering of free-standing electrode for lithium-sulfur batteries with high volumetric energy density

Carbon ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 493-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Yan Zhai ◽  
Jia-Qi Huang ◽  
Lin Zhu ◽  
Jia-Le Shi ◽  
Wancheng Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

scholarly journals Confine sulfur in double-hollow carbon sphere integrated with carbon nanotubes for advanced lithium–sulfur batteries

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maru Dessie Walle ◽  
You-Nian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Carbon Sphere ◽  
Hollow Carbon Sphere ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Hollow Carbon ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

AbstractThe lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are promising because of the high energy density, low cost, and natural abundance of sulfur material. Li–S batteries have suffered from severe capacity fading and poor cyclability, resulting in low sulfur utilization. Herein, S-DHCS/CNTs are synthesized by integration of a double-hollow carbon sphere (DHCS) with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and the addition of sulfur in DHCS by melt impregnations. The proposed S-DHCS/CNTs can effectively confine sulfur and physically suppress the diffusion of polysulfides within the double-hollow structures. CNTs act as a conductive agent. S-DHCS/CNTs maintain the volume variations and accommodate high sulfur content 73 wt%. The designed S-DHCS/CNTs electrode with high sulfur loading (3.3 mg cm−2) and high areal capacity (5.6 mAh mg cm−2) shows a high initial specific capacity of 1709 mAh g−1 and maintains a reversible capacity of 730 mAh g−1 after 48 cycles at 0.2 C with high coulombic efficiency (100%). This work offers a fascinating strategy to design carbon-based material for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries.

Sulfurized Polyacrylonitrile for High-Performance Lithium Sulfur Batteries: Advances and Prospects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Zhao ◽  
Chonglong Wang ◽  
Ziwei Li ◽  
Xuechun Hu ◽  
Amir A. Razzaq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Rechargeable Batteries ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Theoretical Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

The lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries have a high theoretical specific capacity (1675 mAh g-1) and energy density (2600 Wh kg-1), exerting a high perspective as the next-generation rechargeable batteries for...

scholarly journals Lamellar Polypyrene Based on Attapulgite–Sulfur Composite for Lithium–Sulfur Battery

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Riwei Xu ◽  
Chengzhong Wang ◽  
Jinping Xiong
Keyword(s):  
Cathode Material ◽  
Current Density ◽  
High Current Density ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Rate Test ◽  
Sulfur Battery ◽  
Lower Capacity ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

We report on the preparation and characterization of a novel lamellar polypyrrole using an attapulgite–sulfur composite as a hard template. Pretreated attapulgite was utilized as the carrier of elemental sulfur and the attapulgite–sulfur–polypyrrole (AT @400 °C–S–PPy) composite with 50 wt.% sulfur was obtained. The structure and morphology of the composite were characterized with infrared spectroscopy (IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). An AT @400 °C–S–PPy composite was further utilized as the cathode material for lithium–sulfur batteries. The first discharge specific capacity of this kind of battery reached 1175 mAh/g at a 0.1 C current rate and remained at 518 mAh/g after 100 cycles with capacity retention close to 44%. In the rate test, compared with the polypyrrole–sulfur (PPy–S) cathode material, the AT @400 °C–S–PPy cathode material showed lower capacity at a high current density, but it showed higher capacity when the current came back to a low current density, which was attributed to the “recycling” of pores and channels of attapulgite. Therefore, the lamellar composite with special pore structure has great value in improving the performance of lithium–sulfur batteries.

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