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.
Authors
- Prashanth W. Menezes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0665-7690)
- Yixi Yao
- Ziliang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5307-7309)
- Handing Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9111-2610)
- Guodong Jia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5486-4179)
- Lin Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4867-1471)
- Sida Sun
- Zhen Han
Institutions
- 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)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2026-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.77940
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program