Next Article in Journal
Production of Methanol by CO2 Hydrogenation Using a Membrane Reactor
Previous Article in Journal
Optimization of the Acid Value Reduction in High Free Fatty Acid Crude Palm Oil via Esterification with Different Grades of Ethanol for Batch and Circulation Processes
Previous Article in Special Issue
Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Conversion of Furfural
 
 
Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
Journals
Catalysts
Volume 16
Issue 1
10.3390/catal16010051
catalysts-logo
Submit to this Journal Review for this Journal Propose a Special Issue
► Article Menu

Article Menu

share Share announcement Help format_quote Cite question_answer Discuss in SciProfiles
first_page
settings
Order Article Reprints
Font Type:
Arial Georgia Verdana
Font Size:
Aa Aa Aa
Line Spacing:
Column Width:
Background:
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon.
Review

Catalytic Effects of Nanocage Heterostructures in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

by
Tianhao Ding
1,
Haiyan Zhu
1,2,*,
Zhequn Ren
1,
Shanlin Chen
1,2,
Jianxiao Shang
1,
Tingting Li
1,2,
Guohao Yin
1,
Yuyuan Huang
1,2,
Shaobo Jia
1,
Chou Wu
1 and
Yawei Li
3,*
1
Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
2
Institute of Yulin Carbon Neutral College, Northwest University, Xi’an 719000, China
3
School of Energy, Power and Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Energy and Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Catalysts 2026, 16(1), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal16010051
Submission received: 21 November 2025 / Revised: 22 December 2025 / Accepted: 31 December 2025 / Published: 2 January 2026
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Catalytic Conversion of Small Molecules for Energy and Environmental Sustainability)
Versions Notes

Abstract

With the increasing demand for high-energy-density energy storage systems in electric vehicles, smart grids, and portable electronic devices, the energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries is approaching its theoretical limit. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are regarded as strong candidates for next-generation high-performance energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density (2567 Wh kg−1), low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, the commercialization of Li-S batteries still faces key challenges such as the shuttle effect, sluggish reaction kinetics, volume expansion, and lithium anode corrosion. To address these issues, researchers have developed various functional materials and structural design strategies, among which heterostructures and nanocage host materials show significant advantages. This review systematically summarizes the basic principles, key problems, and solving strategies of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, focusing on the role of nanocage heterostructures in enhancing polysulfide adsorption, catalytic conversion, and structural stability, and outlines their future development path in high-energy-density Li-S batteries.
Keywords: lithium-sulfur batteries; nanocage structures; heterostructures; lithium polysulfides; electrocatalysis lithium-sulfur batteries; nanocage structures; heterostructures; lithium polysulfides; electrocatalysis

Share and Cite

MDPI and ACS Style

Ding, T.; Zhu, H.; Ren, Z.; Chen, S.; Shang, J.; Li, T.; Yin, G.; Huang, Y.; Jia, S.; Wu, C.; et al. Catalytic Effects of Nanocage Heterostructures in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Catalysts 2026, 16, 51. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal16010051

AMA Style

Ding T, Zhu H, Ren Z, Chen S, Shang J, Li T, Yin G, Huang Y, Jia S, Wu C, et al. Catalytic Effects of Nanocage Heterostructures in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Catalysts. 2026; 16(1):51. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal16010051

Chicago/Turabian Style

Ding, Tianhao, Haiyan Zhu, Zhequn Ren, Shanlin Chen, Jianxiao Shang, Tingting Li, Guohao Yin, Yuyuan Huang, Shaobo Jia, Chou Wu, and et al. 2026. "Catalytic Effects of Nanocage Heterostructures in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries" Catalysts 16, no. 1: 51. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal16010051

APA Style

Ding, T., Zhu, H., Ren, Z., Chen, S., Shang, J., Li, T., Yin, G., Huang, Y., Jia, S., Wu, C., & Li, Y. (2026). Catalytic Effects of Nanocage Heterostructures in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Catalysts, 16(1), 51. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal16010051

Note that from the first issue of 2016, this journal uses article numbers instead of page numbers. See further details here.

Article Metrics

Article metric data becomes available approximately 24 hours after publication online.
Back to TopTop