Recent Progress of Application of Graphene-Based Freestanding Interlayer Material in Lithium-Sulfur Battery

Abstract In recent years, as one of the most promising sustainable energy storage devices, high-energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries have attracted widespread attention. However, the shuttle effect caused by the dissolution of intermediate products polysulfides during cycling can significantly influence the cycling performance and sulfur utilization rate of lithium-sulfur batteries, which seriously hinders their practical application and commercialization. Herein, this review summarizes the state-of-the-art of application of graphene and graphene-based self-supporting interlayer composite materials in recent years in lithium-sulfur batteries. For instance, physical or chemical confinement methods could be used to retard the shuttle effect of polysulfides and improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. The development direction and prospect of practical application of graphene-based self-supporting interlayer composite materials in lithium-sulfur batteries are also predicted and forecasted.

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	Wei Huijie
	Liu Yong
	Wang Fei
	Zhai Xiaoliang
	Ren Fengzhang

Keywords： graphene-based； free-standing interlayer； lithium-sulfur battery； shuttle effect； composite materials

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Wei Huijie, Liu Yong, Wang Fei, Zhai Xiaoliang, Ren Fengzhang.Recent Progress of Application of Graphene-Based Freestanding Interlayer Material in Lithium-Sulfur Battery[J] Chemcial Industry and Engineering, 2020,V37(1): 77-87

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