journal article·2024-08Open access

Clustering Bimetallic M–N–C Catalyst: A Synergistic Approach to Advancing Sulfur Conversion Kinetics for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries

Xingbo Wang, Xiaomin Zhang, Yongguang Zhang, Jiayi Wang, Jiabing Liu, Shibin Li, Xin Liu, Mingliang Jin, Lingzhi Zhao, Gaoran Li, Xin Wang

Advanced Energy Materials· Volume 14· Issue 31

Abstract

Abstract Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries stand out as a promising candidate for future energy storage, characterized by their notable energy density and affordability. However, the impediments raised by polysulfide shuttling and sluggish reaction kinetics pose substantial challenges to the widespread implementation of this technology. Herein, a unique Fe–Co bimetallic single‐atom‐cluster catalyst (FeCo‐SACC) for Li–S batteries are developed. The synergistic integration of single atoms and clusters guarantees not only a commendable specific catalytic activity but also a high metal loading of up to 25 wt%. Meanwhile, the intermetallic interactions regulate the electronic structure, enabling higher sulfur affinity and faster conversion kinetics. The unique 3D‐ordered mesoporous (3DOM) carbon architecture further affords conducive sulfur accommodation, efficient active site exposure, and facile ion/mass transfer. As a result, facile and stable sulfur electrochemistry is realized, contributing to excellent cyclability over 1000 cycles and rate capability up to 5 C. Decent cell performances can still be achievable under practical criteria, e.g., high sulfur loading of 15 mg cm−2, lean electrolyte of 4.6 µL mg−1, and 1.91‐Ah pouch configuration. This work establishes a novel paradigm for the development of advanced sulfur electrocatalysts and high‐performance Li–S batteries.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Advancements in Battery Materials · Advanced battery technologies research

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Affiliations

South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 P. R. China

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 P. R. China

Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University Ningbo 315100 P. R. China

School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 P. R. China

Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Low Carbon and Advanced Energy Materials College of Semiconductor Science and Technology South China Normal University Foshan 528225 P. R. China

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology Nanjing 210094 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

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