Understanding the electrochemical processes of SeS2 positive electrodes for developing high-performance non-aqueous lithium sulfur batteries

Ji Hwan Kim, Mihyun Kim, Seong-Jun Kim, Shin-Yeong Kim, Seungho Yu, Wonchan Hwang, Eunji Kwon, Jae-Hong Lim, So Hee Kim, Yung-Eun Sung () and Seung-Ho Yu ()
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Ji Hwan Kim: Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Mihyun Kim: Korea University
Seong-Jun Kim: Seoul National University
Shin-Yeong Kim: Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Seungho Yu: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Wonchan Hwang: Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Eunji Kwon: Korea University
Jae-Hong Lim: POSTECH
So Hee Kim: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Yung-Eun Sung: Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Seung-Ho Yu: Korea University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Abstract SeS2 positive electrodes are promising components for the development of high-energy, non-aqueous lithium sulfur batteries. However, the (electro)chemical and structural evolution of this class of positive electrodes is not yet fully understood. Here, we use operando physicochemical measurements to elucidate the dissolution and deposition processes in the SeS2 positive electrodes during lithium sulfur cell charge and discharge. Our analysis of real-time imaging reveals the pivotal role of Se in the SeS2 nucleation process, while S enables selective depositions. During the initial discharge, SeS2 converts into Se and S separately, with the dissolved Se acting as nucleation sites due to their lower nucleation potential. The Se effectively catalyzes the growth of S particles, resulting in improved lithium sulfur battery performance compared to cells using positive electrodes containing only Se or S as active materials. By adjusting the Se-to-S ratio, we demonstrate that a low concentration of Se enables uniform catalytic sites, promotes the homogeneous distribution of S and favours improved lithium sulfur battery performance.

Date: 2024
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