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Enhancing Li–S Battery Performance with Limiting Li[N(SO<sub>2</sub>F)<sub>2</sub>] Content in a Sulfolane-Based Sparingly Solvating Electrolyte
By enhancing the stability of the
lithium metal anode and mitigating
the formation of lithium dendrites through electrolyte design, it
becomes feasible to extend the lifespan of lithium–sulfur (Li–S)
batteries. One widely accepted approach involves the utilization of
Li[N(SO2F)2] (Li[FSA]), which holds promise
in stabilizing the lithium anode by facilitating the formation of
an inorganic-dominant solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. However,
the use of Li[FSA] encounters limitations due to inevitable side reactions
between lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and [FSA] anions. In this study,
our focus lies in precisely controlling the composition of the SEI
film and the morphology of the deposited lithium, as these two critical
factors profoundly influence lithium reversibility. Specifically,
by subjecting an initial charging process to an elevated temperature,
we have achieved a significant enhancement in lithium reversibility.
This improvement is accomplished through the employment of a LiPS
sparingly solvating electrolyte with a restricted Li[FSA] content.
Notably, these optimized conditions have resulted in an enhanced cycling
performance in practical Li–S pouch cells. Our findings underscore
the potential for improving the cycling performance of Li–S
batteries, even when confronted with challenging constraints in electrolyte
design