Issue 6, 2019

Status and prospects of SexSy cathodes for lithium/sodium storage

Abstract

To meet the developing requirements of rechargeable batteries, cathode materials should have light masses, high densities, low costs, low toxicity, small oxidation potentials, and good electronic conductivities. As the cathode active material for lithium storage, sulfur (S) has high theoretical density and cost effectiveness. However, its conductivity is poor. The heavier analogue of S, viz. Se, however, has much larger electronic conductivity and higher density. Combining the advantages of S and Se, a new type of cathode material, namely, SexSy, has attracted much interest in recent years. Though SexSy has good conductivity and high volumetric capacity, the issues of shuttle effects, electrolyte suitability, and volume change during cycling still exist. To alleviate these issues, many groups have made versatile efforts to address SexSy. However, hitherto, there has been no systematic summary of this topic. Convinced by its promising synergetic effect and constructive supplement for S cathodes in rechargeable batteries, we here review the recent progress on SexSy as a cathode material for Li and Na batteries. Their syntheses, structures, electrochemical performances, and the structure–property relationships are referred to. As SexSy is a type of relatively young cathode, the electrolytes for Li–SexSy are also addressed. Finally, the challenges and perspectives for Li/Na–SexSy batteries are given.

Graphical abstract: Status and prospects of SexSy cathodes for lithium/sodium storage

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
13 mar. 2019
Accepted
27 apr. 2019
First published
30 apr. 2019

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2019,6, 1326-1340

Status and prospects of SexSy cathodes for lithium/sodium storage

Q. Xu, H. Xue and S. Guo, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2019, 6, 1326 DOI: 10.1039/C9QI00278B

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