A review of electrolytes for lithium-sulphur batteries
Abstract
To optimize the electrolyte is one of the most important directions to take in order to improve the Li/S battery in terms of performance - especially cell cyclability, rate capability, safety, and life-span. In this review we examine the state of the art for different choices of electrolytes; concepts, design, and materials, and how the resulting chemical and physical properties of the electrolyte affect the overall Li/S battery performance. The objective is to create an overall assessment of electrolytes in use at present and to provide a thorough basis for rational selection of future electrolytes for Li/S batteries.
- Publication:
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Journal of Power Sources
- Pub Date:
- June 2014
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.01.023
- Bibcode:
- 2014JPS...255..204S
- Keywords:
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- Lithium-sulphur batteries;
- Electrolytes;
- Organic solvents;
- Ionic liquids;
- Lithium salts