journal article·2026-01

Advances in Aqueous Metal‐Sulfur‐Based Batteries with Conversion Mechanism

Wenyu Yin, Huiting Xu, Jiapeng Liu

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 4
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Abstract

Abstract Aqueous metal‐sulfur‐based batteries (AMSBs) with conversion mechanisms have emerged as a focal point in the energy storage domain attributed to their high energy densities and intrinsic safety attributes. Despite notable advancements in research, the comprehensive systematic summary of the progress in electrodes and electrolytes remains insufficient. Therefore, this review systematically summarizes latest research progress in cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes of various AMSBs, such as aqueous zinc‐sulfur (Zn‐S) batteries, aqueous copper‐sulfur (Cu‐S) batteries, aqueous lithium‐sulfur (Li‐S) batteries, aqueous aluminum‐sulfur (Al‐S) batteries, aqueous iron‐sulfur (Fe‐S) batteries, and aqueous calcium‐sulfur (Ca‐S) batteries. In addition, this review anticipates the future development prospects of AMSBs with conversion mechanisms and proposes some innovative strategies. This review aims to provide scientific guidance for the further challenges and development directions of AMSBs.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced battery technologies research · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity

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Affiliations

School of Chemical Engineering and Technology National‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China

Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation · Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin Municipality · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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