Kumpan Electric/Unsplash Research by UCLA chemists on the sulfur reduction reaction in lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to crucial advancements in battery capacity, speed and life span.
Kumpan Electric/Unsplash Research by UCLA chemists on the sulfur reduction reaction in lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to crucial advancements in battery capacity, speed and life span. A combination of battery technology and catalysis opens new avenues for cheap, high-capacity batteries Science + Technology A combination of battery technology and catalysis opens new avenues for cheap, high-capacity batteries Key takeaways. Lithium-sulfur batteries have the potential to transform energy storage, with exceptional theoretical capacity and performance in combination with an element in abundant supply. But the intricate reaction mechanism, particularly during discharge, has been challenging to solve. UCLA researchers have identified the key pathways to a complex sulfur reduction reaction that leads to energy loss and reduced battery life span. The study's findings establish the whole reaction network for the first time and offer insight into electrocatalyst design for improved batteries. Lithium-sulfur batteries can potentially store five to 10 times more energy than current state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries at much lower cost.
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