journal article·2025-09

Photo‐Induced Dynamic Catalytic Domains for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries

Yuhao Liu, Zhengqiang Hu, Feng Wu, Li Li, Renjie Chen

Advanced Materials· Volume 37· Issue 38
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Abstract

Abstract Lithium‐sulfur batteries (LSBs) face significant challenges due to sluggish reaction kinetics and the polysulfide shuttle effect. Here, a light‐induced anchoring strategy is employed to construct Co/Cu diatomic catalysts (DACs) on C3N4, introducing dual active sites with strong polysulfide adsorption and bifunctional catalytic activity. Upon light excitation, the synergistic Co–Cu interaction induces local electronic redistribution, which triggers broader electronic rearrangement and directional charge carrier migration. This process generates dynamic catalytic domains with enhanced polysulfide adsorption and catalytic conversion capability. These domains not only promote effective photogenerated carrier separation but also play a pivotal role in accelerating sulfur redox kinetics and regulating Li₂S deposition behavior. As a result, the Co/Cu‐C₃N₄ cathode exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance, achieving 1200 stable cycles at 8 C with a capacity decay of 0.025% per cycle. Remarkably, under lean electrolyte conditions (E/S = 4 µL mg⁻¹) and ultra‐high sulfur loading (14.73 mg cm⁻2), the battery maintains excellent cycling stability. This work offers a conceptual framework for photo‐induced catalytic microenvironment design and highlights the potential of spatiotemporal electronic modulation for next‐generation photo‐assisted energy storage systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Perovskite Materials and Applications · Advanced battery technologies research

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Affiliations

Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China

Shandong Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Energy Storage and Intelligent Safety Advanced Technology Research Institute Beijing Institute of Technology Jinan 250300 China

Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing Beijing 100081 China

Innovative Research Team in High‐Safety Energy Storage System and Smart Microgrids of Guangdong Province Beijing Institute of Technology (Zhuhai) Zhuhai 519088 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality · National Key Research and Development Program of China

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