Research Progress in Application of Nano-Cellulose Based Composites in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Lithium-sulfur battery has high theoretical specific capacity and energy density,which makes it a promising candidate as the next-generation energy storage device.In the research and development of lithium-sulfur batteries,nanocellulose-based materials have attracted extensive attention due to their unique network structure and the physicochemical properties.The present paper starts by introducing the basics of lithium-sulfur battery,and further analyzes the challenges hindering its commercialization.The paper also reviews the latest research of nanocellulose-based materials in lithium-sulfur batteries,from the perspectives of the unique structure and excellent performance of nanocellulose.It can be concluded that nanocellulose-based materials can serve as separators,cathode materials,and other components,and can alleviate critical prob-lems is Li-S battries including'shuttle effect','volume expansion'and'lithium dendrite',and also significantly improve the electrochemical performance and service life.Finally,the challenges to nanocellulose-based composites and the outlook for cellulose-based lithium-sulfur batteries are discussed.
nano celluloselithium sulfur batterycompound materialbattery diaphragmcathode material