Rational understanding of the catalytic mechanism of molybdenum carbide in polysulfide conversion in lithium–sulfur batteries
Mingzhu Sun, Zhao Wang, Xue Li, Haibo Li, Hongsheng Jia, Xiangxin Xue, Ming Jin, Jiaqi Li, Yu Xie, Ming Feng
Abstract
The S-passivated Mo<sub>2</sub>C behaves like a transition metal sulfide with strong binding to LiPSs, a small LiPS conversion energy barrier, and a low Li<sub>2</sub>S decomposition barrier.
Topics & Concepts
PolysulfideLithium (medication)MolybdenumSulfideSulfurCatalysisDecompositionTransition metalInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceChemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryElectrodeMedicineElectrolyteEndocrinologyAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced battery technologies research