A Copper Phosphide Electrocatalyst Enables High-Areal-Capacity and Long-Term Stability in Lithium-Sulfur Pouch Cells

Key Points

• To address sustainability challenges in lithium-sulfur batteries by utilizing a copper phosphide electrocatalyst.
• Developed a copper phosphide electrocatalyst for lithium-sulfur pouch cells.
• Conducted performance tests highlighting areal capacity and stability measurements over time.
• Assessed the impact on lithium polysulfide shuttle effect to evaluate sustained performance.
• Demonstrated significant improvement in areal capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries.
• Showed long-term stability under continuous operation compared to traditional methods.
• Reduced the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides, enhancing overall battery sustainability.