Strong intermolecular polarization to boost polysulfide conversion kinetics for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
Yin Hu, Anjun Hu, Jianwei Wang, Xiaobin Niu, Mingjie Zhou, Wei Chen, Tianyu Lei, Jianwen Huang, Yaoyao Li, Lanxin Xue, Yuxin Fan, Xianfu Wang, Jie Xiong
Abstract
<italic>In situ</italic> Raman analysis decoupling the polysulfides conversion kinetics reveals that the rate-limiting process of Li<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> reduction is eliminated due to the CoIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> induced intermolecular polarization.
Topics & Concepts
PolysulfideKineticsPolarization (electrochemistry)SulfurLimitingIntermolecular forceRaman spectroscopyChemistryMaterials sciencePhysical chemistryElectrolyteElectrodePhysicsOpticsMoleculeOrganic chemistryEngineeringMechanical engineeringQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsSolid-state spectroscopy and crystallography