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Hierarchical Micro-Nanoclusters of Bimetallic Layered Hydroxide Polyhedrons as Advanced Sulfur Reservoir for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

ABSTRACT: Rational construction of sulfur electrodes is essential in pursuit of practically viable lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Herein, bimetallic NiCo-layered double hydroxide (NiCo-LDH) with a unique hierarchical micro-nano architecture is developed as an advanced sulfur reservoir for Li-S batteries. Compared with the monometallic Co-layered double hydroxide (Co-LDH) counterpart, the bimetallic configuration realizes much enriched, miniaturized, and vertically aligned LDH nanosheets assembled in hollow polyhedral nanoarchitecture, which geometrically benefits the interface exposure for host-guest interactions. Beyond that, the introduction of secondary metal intensifies the chemical interactions between layered double hydroxide (LDH) and sulfur species, which implements strong sulfur immobilization and catalyzation for rapid and durable sulfur electrochemistry. Furthermore, the favorable NiCo-LDH is architecturally upgraded into closely packed micro-nano clusters with facilitated long-range electron/ion conduction and robust structural integrity. Due to these attributes, the corresponding Li-S cells realize excellent cyclability over 800 cycles with a minimum capacity fading of 0.04% per cycle and good rate capability up to 2 C. Moreover, highly reversible areal capacity of 4.3 mAh cm^-2 can be achieved under a raised sulfur loading of 5.5 mg cm^-2. This work provides not only an effective architectural design but also a deepened understanding on bimetallic LDH sulfur reservoir for high-performance Li-S batteries.

SUBMITTER: Qiu W

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