Abstract
Dissolution of polysulfides limits the improvement of rate performance in Li-S batteries. Introducing catalytic agents is the key to promote polysulfide conversion process and improve rate performance of Li-S batteries. Both metallic atoms catalysts and metal sulfide catalysts can promote polysulfide conversion process. However, the comparison of catalyzing abilities between metallic atoms catalysts and metal sulfide catalysts in Li-S batteries still needs to be studied. SnS modified carbon (C/SnS) and Sn atom modified carbon (C/Sn) are obtained by controlling hydrothermal and carbonization processes in this paper. Electrochemical performance of C/SnS/S and C/Sn2S3/S composite electrodes are also studied, which are obtained by loading sulfur on C/SnS and C/Sn. Results show that C/Sn2S3/S composite electrodes possess higher rate performance (553 mAh·g−1 at 5C) than C/SnS/S composite electrodes, which is ascribe to stable catalyzing abilities of Sn atom modified carbon. Electron transportation abilities and Li-ion diffusion process are both promoted in C/Sn2S3/S composite electrodes. The comparison of catalyzing abilities between C/SnS and C/Sn composites provides reference for design and regulation of composite structures.
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