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Real-time insights into microporous thiophene polymer for lithium-sulfur batteries via operando X-ray imaging

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Souza, Breno L. ; Mueller, Rafael ; Kardjilov, Nikolay ; Haerk, Eneli ; de Oliveira, Paulo F. M. ; Manke, Ingo ; Risse, Sebastian ; Torresi, Roberto M.
Número total de Autores: 8
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Journal of Power Sources; v. 657, p. 11-pg., 2025-11-30.
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This study focuses on the Microporous Thiophene Polymer (MTP-1), a porous organic polymer (POP) synthesized through environmentally friendly methods. After MTP-1 synthesis, sulfur (S8) and the resulting compound, MTP1/S8, is thoroughly characterized. Electrochemical tests show that MTP-1/S8 acts as a robust positive electrode, retaining over 70 % of its capacity after 100 cycles. UV-vis spectroscopy confirms the compound's ability to absorb and trap lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). Operando electrochemical impedance analysis reveals improved sulfur confinement in MTP-1/S8, evidenced by smaller variations in electrolyte resistance over cycling when compared to the Carbon Black/Sulfur (CB/S8) control electrode used as reference throughout the study. In contrast, CB/S8 exhibits significant resistance fluctuations, indicating greater polysulfide diffusion into the electrolyte and a stronger shuttle effect. Operando X-ray radiography experiments provide insights into the processes of sulfur formation and dissolution, correlating with specific capacity values. A distinct difference is observed in the size and distribution of sulfur particles between the two systems. The CB/S8 exhibits fewer but larger sulfur particles, suggesting lower polysulfide retention near the positive electrode. In contrast, MTP-1/S8 displays a higher number of smaller sulfur particles, indicating better polysulfide retention and enhanced nucleation kinetics. Overall, the green synthesis, advanced characterization, and use of in-situ and operando techniques emphasize MTP-1/S8 potential as a high-performance sulfur host. The findings contribute to lithiumsulfur battery development and improve the understanding of degradation pathways. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 21/00675-4 - Arquitetura de materiais para armazenamento de energia eletroquímica e catálise
Beneficiário:Roberto Manuel Torresi
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 19/09341-1 - Baterias de lítio-enxofre: nova geração no desenvolvimento de eletrodos positivos baseados em compósitos de MOFs/enxofre
Beneficiário:Breno Luiz de Souza
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado
Processo FAPESP: 21/11814-5 - Investigações in-situ e in-operando de sistemas porosos aplicados a baterias de lítio/enxofre
Beneficiário:Breno Luiz de Souza
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Exterior - Estágio de Pesquisa - Doutorado