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Title: Enhanced lithium host performance of multi-walled carbon nanotubes through acidic functionalization for lithium-sulfur batteries. Author: Kim GH, Raza A, Lee YJ, Kim D, Park JW, Choi HY. Journal: Heliyon; 2024 Aug 30; 10(16):e35969. PubMed ID: 39224393. Abstract: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been explored as a potential cathode material for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries owing to their unique structure. However, traditional CNTs exhibit poor dispersion properties when preparing electrodes. The non-uniform distribution of the conductive agents hinders the formation of enough sites for sulfur loading, which results in the aggregation of sulfur/Li2S and severe polarization. In this study, we propose the acidic functionalization of CNTs in the cathode structure as a practical solution for mitigating the poor dispersion and polysulfide shuttling in lithium-sulfur batteries. Multiwalled CNTs were functionalized by oxidation through acidic treatment using sulfuric, nitric, and mixed acids. The cathode prepared with a mixture of sulfuric and nitric acids showed a coulombic efficiency of 99 % after 100 cycles, with a discharge capacity of 743 mAh g-1. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the acidic functionalization of CNTs as a promising approach for enhancing the electrochemical performance and commercial viability of lithium-sulfur batteries.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]