Intercalation-conversion hybrid cathodes enabling Li–S full-cell architectures with jointly superior gravimetric and volumetric energy densities

Weijiang Xue, Zhe Shi, Liumin Suo (), Chao Wang, Ziqiang Wang, Haozhe Wang, Kang Pyo So, Andrea Maurano, Daiwei Yu, Yuming Chen, Long Qie, Zhi Zhu, Guiyin Xu, Jing Kong and Ju Li ()
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Weijiang Xue: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Zhe Shi: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Liumin Suo: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chao Wang: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ziqiang Wang: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Haozhe Wang: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kang Pyo So: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Andrea Maurano: Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology America
Daiwei Yu: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yuming Chen: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Long Qie: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Zhi Zhu: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Guiyin Xu: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jing Kong: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ju Li: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nature Energy, 2019, vol. 4, issue 5, 374-382

Abstract: Abstract A common practise in the research of Li–S batteries is to use high electrode porosity and excessive electrolytes to boost sulfur-specific capacity. Here we propose a class of dense intercalation-conversion hybrid cathodes by combining intercalation-type Mo6S8 with conversion-type sulfur to realize a Li–S full cell. The mechanically hard Mo6S8 with fast Li-ion transport ability, high electronic conductivity, active capacity contribution and high affinity for lithium polysulfides is shown to be an ideal backbone to immobilize the sulfur species and unlock their high gravimetric capacity. Cycling stability and rate capability are reported under realistic conditions of low carbon content (~10 wt%), low electrolyte/active material ratio (~1.2 µl mg−1), low cathode porosity (~55 vol%) and high mass loading (>10 mg cm−2). A pouch cell assembled based on the hybrid cathode and a 2× excess Li metal anode is able to simultaneously deliver a gravimetric energy density of 366 Wh kg−1 and a volumetric energy density of 581 Wh l−1.

Date: 2019
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