Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur Batteries
Metal–sulfur batteries, especially lithium/sodium–sulfur (Li/Na-S) batteries, have attracted widespread attention for large-scale energy application due to their superior theoretical energy density, low cost of sulfur compared to conventional lithium-ion battery (LIBs) cathodes and environmental sus...
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| description | Metal–sulfur batteries, especially lithium/sodium–sulfur (Li/Na-S) batteries, have attracted widespread attention for large-scale energy application due to their superior theoretical energy density, low cost of sulfur compared to conventional lithium-ion battery (LIBs) cathodes and environmental sustainability. Despite these advantages, metal–sulfur batteries face many fundamental challenges which have put them on the back foot. The use of ether-based liquid electrolyte has brought metal–sulfur batteries to a critical stage by causing intermediate polysulfide dissolution which results in poor cycling life and safety concerns. Replacement of the ether-based liquid electrolyte by a solid electrolyte (SEs) has overcome these challenges to a large extent. This review describes the recent development and progress of solid electrolytes for all-solid-state Li/Na-S batteries. This article begins with a basic introduction to metal–sulfur batteries and explains their challenges. We will discuss the drawbacks of the using liquid organic electrolytes and the advantages of replacing liquid electrolytes with solid electrolytes. This article will also explain the fundamental requirements of solid electrolytes in meeting the practical applications of all solid-state metal–sulfur batteries, as well as the electrode–electrolyte interfaces of all solid-state Li/Na-S batteries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-545e3ff909df470d9953139ed2b0b5d32023-11-16T19:07:42ZengMDPI AGBatteries2313-01052023-02-019211010.3390/batteries9020110Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur BatteriesRavindra Kumar Bhardwaj0David Zitoun1Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 529002, IsraelDepartment of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 529002, IsraelMetal–sulfur batteries, especially lithium/sodium–sulfur (Li/Na-S) batteries, have attracted widespread attention for large-scale energy application due to their superior theoretical energy density, low cost of sulfur compared to conventional lithium-ion battery (LIBs) cathodes and environmental sustainability. Despite these advantages, metal–sulfur batteries face many fundamental challenges which have put them on the back foot. The use of ether-based liquid electrolyte has brought metal–sulfur batteries to a critical stage by causing intermediate polysulfide dissolution which results in poor cycling life and safety concerns. Replacement of the ether-based liquid electrolyte by a solid electrolyte (SEs) has overcome these challenges to a large extent. This review describes the recent development and progress of solid electrolytes for all-solid-state Li/Na-S batteries. This article begins with a basic introduction to metal–sulfur batteries and explains their challenges. We will discuss the drawbacks of the using liquid organic electrolytes and the advantages of replacing liquid electrolytes with solid electrolytes. This article will also explain the fundamental requirements of solid electrolytes in meeting the practical applications of all solid-state metal–sulfur batteries, as well as the electrode–electrolyte interfaces of all solid-state Li/Na-S batteries.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/2/110metal-sulfur batteriessolid electrolyteall solid-state Li/Na-S batteriesinorganic solid electrolytepolymer electrolytecomposite electrolyte |
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| title | Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur Batteries |
| title_full | Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur Batteries |
| title_fullStr | Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur Batteries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur Batteries |
| title_short | Recent Progress in Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Metal(Li/Na)–Sulfur Batteries |
| title_sort | recent progress in solid electrolytes for all solid state metal li na sulfur batteries |
| topic | metal-sulfur batteries solid electrolyte all solid-state Li/Na-S batteries inorganic solid electrolyte polymer electrolyte composite electrolyte |
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