Carbon Composites for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

Lithium–sulfur (Li-S) battery is one of the most promising candidates for the next generation of energy storage equipment with a high energy density and low cost. However, the development and application of this battery have been hindered by the shuttle of lithium polysulfides. Recently, we focus on some effective strategies in boosting the electrochemical performance of lithium–sulfur batteries through the multiscale hierarchical design of carbon composites. Carbon composites used in Li-S batteries not only act as conductive additives, but also as shuttling preventers, spatial confiners, and anode protectors, etc.

Because of their unique structural and chemical properties, carbon composites have attracted this broader interest, which make them promising functional materials for new-generation Li-S batteries.

This Special Issue aims to collect different reports on carbon composites used in the development of Li-S batteries. We believe that this collection will help to create a stimulating issue on carbon composites for Li-S battery applications.

Dr. Manfang Chen
Guest Editor

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• lithium-sulfur batteries
• carbon composites
• conductive additives
• shuttling preventers
• spatial confiners
• anode protectors