Concerted Superionic‐Electron Flow Guides a Sulfur‐Redox Highway in High‐Rate Li–S Batteries

ABSTRACT Designing multifunctional electrocatalysts that simultaneously promote rapid Li + , e − , and polysulfide anion (S x 2− ) transport is critical for achieving high‐rate lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries. Herein, C─F hybridization is employed to broaden the Li + migration channels, while embedded Sn particles synergistically accelerate the e − /S x 2− , inducing the solid‐phase conversion pathway to occur earlier at a high voltage plateau. Under ultrafast charge/discharge conditions, the electrode delivers a high reversible capacity of 406 mAh g − 1 . The unique Sn–F interfacial electronic structure remarkably facilitates the charge delocalization of Li 2 S 4 molecules, forming a relaxed interfacial configuration that promotes the reconstruction and cleavage of bridged S─S bonds. Consequently, the apparent rate constant (k s ) for the quasi‐first‐order Li 2 S 4 conversion reaction is increased threefold, enabling Ah‐level pouch cells to achieve reversible cycling at 5 C. This study demonstrates a dynamic modulation strategy of bridging‐bond structures, providing fundamental insights into the “ultrafast ion/electron flow” mechanism and offering development guidance for high‐power Li–S batteries.

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Advanced Functional Materials
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2026-08-25
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.77940
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Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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ABSTRACT Designing multifunctional electrocatalysts that simultaneously promote rapid Li + , e − , and polysulfide anion (S x 2− ) transport is critical for achieving high‐rate lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries. Herein, C─F hybridization is employed to broaden the Li + migration channels, while embedded Sn particles synergistically accelerate the e − /S x 2− , inducing the solid‐phase conversion pathway to occur earlier at a high voltage plateau. Under ultrafast charge/discharge conditions, the electrode delivers a high reversible capacity of 406 mAh g − 1 . The unique Sn–F interfacial electronic structure remarkably facilitates the charge delocalization of Li 2 S 4 molecules, forming a relaxed interfacial configuration that promotes the reconstruction and cleavage of bridged S─S bonds. Consequently, the apparent rate constant (k s ) for the quasi‐first‐order Li 2 S 4 conversion reaction is increased threefold, enabling Ah‐level pouch cells to achieve reversible cycling at 5 C. This study demonstrates a dynamic modulation strategy of bridging‐bond structures, providing fundamental insights into the “ultrafast ion/electron flow” mechanism and offering development guidance for high‐power Li–S batteries.

Advanced Functional Materials
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (DE), Soochow University (CN), HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute (CN), Peking University Shenzhen Hospital (CN), Shandong Academy of Sciences (CN), University of Hong Kong (HK)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program
Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
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