Structure-Related Electrochemistry of Sulfur-Poly(acrylonitrile) Composite Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

The structure of sulfur-poly(acrylonitrile)-based Li-sulfur batteries is elucidated and correlated with the electrochemical performance of such devices. Apart from the poly(acrylonitrile)-derived backbone, thioamide as well as poly(sulfide) structures are proposed. Furthermore, the intermediary form...

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Published inChemistry of materials Vol. 23; no. 22; pp. 5024 - 5028
Main Authors Fanous, Jean, Wegner, Marcus, Grimminger, Jens, Andresen, Änne, Buchmeiser, Michael R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 22.11.2011
Subjects
cathode materials
conducting polymer
poly(acrylonitrile)
polymer-sulfur composite
rechargeable lithium battery
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Summary:The structure of sulfur-poly(acrylonitrile)-based Li-sulfur batteries is elucidated and correlated with the electrochemical performance of such devices. Apart from the poly(acrylonitrile)-derived backbone, thioamide as well as poly(sulfide) structures are proposed. Furthermore, the intermediary formation of S8 during cycling and the role of the electrolyte in its reintegration during charging into are addressed. In summary, a comprehensive picture of the chemistry and electrochemistry of Li-sulfur batteries is presented.
ISSN:0897-4756
1520-5002
DOI:10.1021/cm202467u