Indexed by:
Abstract:
Sluggish redox kinetics and dendrite growth perplex the fulfillment of efficient electrochemistry in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The complicated sulfur phase transformation and sulfur/lithium diversity kinetics necessitate an all-inclusive approach in catalyst design. Herein, a compatible mediator with nanoscale-asymmetric-size configuration by integrating Co single atoms and defective CoTe2-x (CoSA-CoTe2-x @NHCF) is elaborately developed for regulating sulfur/lithium electrochemistry synchronously. Substantial electrochemistry and theoretical analyses reveal that CoTe2-x exhibits higher catalytic activity in long-chain polysulfide transformation and Li2S decomposition, while monodispersed Co sites are more effective in boosting sulfur reduction kinetics to regulate Li2S deposition. Such cascade catalysis endows CoSA-CoTe2-x @NHCF with the all-around service of "trapping-conversion-recuperation" for sulfur species during the whole redox reaction. Furthermore, it is demonstrated by in situ transmission electron microscopy that initially formed electronic-conductive Co and ionic-conductive Li2Te provide sufficient lithiophilic sites to regulate homogeneous Li plating and stripping with markedly suppressed dendrite growth. Consequently, by coupling the CoSA-CoTe2-x @NHCF interlayer and Li@CoSA-CoTe2-x @NHCF anode, the constructed Li-S full batteries deliver superior cycling stability and rate performance, and the flexible pouch cell exhibits stable cycling performance at 0.3 C. The gained insights into the synergistic effect of asymmetric-size structures pave the way for the integrated catalyst design in advanced Li-S systems.
Keyword:
Reprint 's Address:
Email:
Version:
Source :
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
ISSN: 0002-7863
Year: 2025
Issue: 6
Volume: 147
Page: 4752-4765
1 4 . 5 0 0
JCR@2023
Cited Count:
SCOPUS Cited Count:
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
WanFang Cited Count:
Chinese Cited Count:
30 Days PV: 0
Affiliated Colleges: