کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1292005 | 1497913 | 2016 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: In operando scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy studies of lithium/sulfur cells using all solid-state polymer electrolyte In operando scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy studies of lithium/sulfur cells using all solid-state polymer electrolyte](/preview/png/1292005.png)
• Confirmation of the polysulfide dissolution in a polymer electrolyte.
• Confirmation of sulfur reappearance near the end of charge.
• Anode passivation and reappearance of elemental sulfur are visualized using a SEM.
• A difference between the charge and discharge mechanisms is demonstrated.
• A high performance UV–Vis spectroscopy methodology has been developed.
Lithium/solid polymer electrolyte (SPE)/sulfur cells were studied in operando by two techniques: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy (UV–vis). During the operation of the cell, extensive polysulfide dissolution in the solid polymer electrolyte (cross-linked polyethylene oxide) leads to the formation of a catholyte. A clear micrograph of the thick passivation layer on the sulfur-rich anode and the decreased SPE thickness by cycling confirmed the failure mechanism; the capacity decays by reducing the amount of active material, and by contributing to a charge inhibiting mechanism called polysulfide shuttle. The formation of elemental sulfur is clearly visible in real time during the charge process beyond 2.3 V. The non-destructive in operando UV–vis study also shows the presence of characteristic absorption peaks evolving with cycling, demonstrating the accumulation of various polysulfide species, and the predominant formation of S42− and of S62− during discharge and charge, respectively. This finding implies that the charge and discharge reactions are not completely reversible and proceed along different pathways.
Journal: Journal of Power Sources - Volume 319, 1 July 2016, Pages 247–254