Abstract
As the need for high-energy–density bat-teries continues to grow,lithium-sulfur(Li–S)batteries have become a highly promising next-generation energy solution due to their low cost and exceptional energy density compared to commercially available Li-ion bat-teries.Research into carbon-based sulfur hosts for Li–S batteries has been ongoing for over two decades,lead-ing to a significant number of publications and patents.However,the commercialization of Li–S batteries has yet to be realized.This can be attributed,in part,to the instability of the Li metal anode.However,even when considering just the cathode side,there is still no consen-sus on whether carbon-based hosts will prove to be the best sulfur hosts for the industrialization of Li–S batter-of research into carbon-based hosts,assess their strengths and weaknesses,and provide a clear perspective.This review systematically evaluates the merits and mechanisms of various strategies for developing carbon-based host materials for high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions.The review covers structural design and functional optimization strategies in detail,providing a comprehensive understanding of the development of sulfur hosts.The review also describes the use of efficient machine learning methods for investigat-ing Li–S batteries.Finally,the outlook section lists and discusses current trends,challenges,and uncertainties surrounding carbon-based hosts,and concludes by presenting our standpoint and perspective on the subject.
Gong, Y. , Li, J. , Yang, K. , Li, S. , Xu, M. , & Zhang, G. , et al. (2023). Towards practical application of li-s battery with high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte:will carbon-based hosts win this race?15(9), 384-422.
