Wide Working Temperature Range Rechargeable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: A Critical Review

Zhenfang Zhou; Jiujun Zhang; Yufeng Zhao

doi:10.1002/adfm.202107136

journal article Sep 12, 2021

Wide Working Temperature Range Rechargeable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: A Critical Review

Zhenfang Zhou Jiujun Zhang

Yufeng Zhao

Advanced Functional Materials Vol. 31 No. 50 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractAt the technological forefront of energy storage, there is still a continuous upsurge in demand for high energy and power density batteries that can operate at a wide range of temperature. Rechargeable lithium sulfur batteries stand out among other advanced cell concepts owing to their ultrahigh theoretical gravimetric energy density characteristic as well as merits of low cost and environmental friendliness. Although achieving good operability of ambient lithium sulfur batteries, extending their workability to both higher and lower temperatures is also of paramount importance especially for future task‐specific applications. As a first attempt, this review presents a comprehensive understanding on the advances, challenges, and future research directions on lithium sulfur batteries operating at both low and high temperature extremes. From a material perspective, the workability of sulfur‐containing cathode materials, advanced electrolytes (from conventional liquid to quasi‐ and all‐solid‐state electrolytes), lithium metal anodes and the electrochemically inert components (separators and interlayer materials) at extreme temperatures are thoroughly analyzed. The insurmountable challenges and mechanistic understandings caused by thermal changes are critically reviewed. Finally, potential future research directions and prospects for lithium sulfur batteries operated at a wide range of temperature are also proposed.

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Published: Sep 12, 2021
Vol/Issue: 31(50)
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Authors

Z

Zhenfang Zhou

College of Materials Science and Engineering Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 China

J

Jiujun Zhang

Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China

Y

Yufeng Zhao

Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Award: 51972187

Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Award: 21ZR1424200

Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong Award: 2019GGX103034

Cite This Article

Zhenfang Zhou, Jiujun Zhang, Yufeng Zhao (2021). Wide Working Temperature Range Rechargeable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: A Critical Review. Advanced Functional Materials, 31(50). https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202107136

Wide Working Temperature Range Rechargeable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: A Critical Review

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