P-doped RuSe2 on Porous N-Doped Carbon Matrix as Catalysts for Accelerated Sulfur Redox Reactions
Dr. Bin Li
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorDr. Peng Wang
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorDr. Jia Yuan
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorDr. Ning Song
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorProf. Jinkui Feng
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061 P. R. China
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Prof. Shenglin Xiong
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Prof. Baojuan Xi
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorDr. Bin Li
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
Contribution: Writing - original draft (lead), Writing - review & editing (lead)
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Peng Wang
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorDr. Jia Yuan
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
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Search for more papers by this authorDr. Ning Song
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
Contribution: Writing - review & editing (supporting)
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Jinkui Feng
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061 P. R. China
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Prof. Shenglin Xiong
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
Contribution: Conceptualization (lead), Funding acquisition (lead), Project administration (lead), Writing - review & editing (lead)
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Prof. Baojuan Xi
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100 P. R. China
Contribution: Conceptualization (equal), Formal analysis (lead), Funding acquisition (equal), Writing - original draft (equal), Writing - review & editing (lead)
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A new catalyst of phosphorus doped RuSe2 (P-RuSe2) with the enhanced conductivity and the modulation of the d-band center is engineered via a rational screening strategy, which augments its effectiveness in interacting with LiPSs and hence exhibits enhanced electrochemical performance in terms of high capacity, superior rate capability and stable cycle life.
Abstract
Monocomponent catalysts exhibit the limited catalytic conversion of polysulfides due to their intrinsic electronic structure, but their catalytic activity can be improved by introducing heteroatoms to regulate its electronic structure. However, the rational selection principles of doping elements remain unclear. Here, we are guided by theoretical calculations to select the suitable doping elements based on the balanced relationship between the adsorption strength of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and catalytic activity of lithium sulfide. We apply the screening method to develop a new catalyst of phosphorus doped RuSe2, manifesting the further enhanced conductivity compared with original RuSe2, facilitating charge transfer and further modulating the d-band center of RuSe2, thereby augmenting its effectiveness in interacting with LiPSs. Consequently, the assembled cell exhibits an areal capacity of 7.7 mAh cm−2, even under high sulfur loading of 8.0 mg cm−2 and a lean electrolyte condition (5.0 μL mg−1). This rational screening strategy offers a robust solution for the design of advanced catalysts in the field of lithium-sulfur batteries and potentially other domains as well.
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