Lean-electrolyte lithium-sulfur batteries: Recent advances in the design of cell components

Yunseo Jeoun, Min Seob Kim, Si Hwan Lee, Ji Hyun Um, Yung Eun Sung, Seung Ho Yu

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    Abstract

    Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have attracted considerable attention as next-generation secondary battery due to their significantly higher theoretical energy density (2,600 Wh kg−1) compared to that of commercialized lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In the last decade, most of the achievements in LSBs were attained based on excessive electrolyte usage. However, high electrolyte/sulfur ratio (E/S ratio) conditions degrade not only cost competitiveness but also actual energy density, eventually hindering the commercialization of LSBs. Therefore, it is essential to develop lean-electrolyte LSBs exhibiting excellent performance with advanced components even under harsh internal environments. In this perspective, this review focuses on the state-of-the-art advances of LSBs under lean electrolyte conditions and categorizes imperative strategies to overcome its serious problems.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number138209
    JournalChemical Engineering Journal
    Volume450
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2022 Dec 15

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    S.-H. Yu acknowledges the support provided by a National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant, funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (NRF-2020R1C1C1012308). Y.-E. Sung acknowledges the support provided by the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), in Korea (IBS-R006-A2). J. H. Um acknowledges the support provided by the Basic Science Research Program, through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Education (NRF-2021R1I1A1A01044891).

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2022 Elsevier B.V.

    Keywords

    • Cell components
    • Electrolyte/sulfur ratio
    • Lean electrolyte
    • Lithium-sulfur batteries

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Chemistry
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • General Chemical Engineering
    • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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