High‐Entropy Complementary d‐Band Decoupling of Redox Kinetics for Bidirectional Catalysis in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

S in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is limited by the bidirectional redox kinetics. A single-component catalyst is difficult to simultaneously meet the differentiated adsorption and catalytic requirements in the multi-step conversion of polysulfides. We propose a high-entropy complementary d-band center model, extending the classical d-band center theory to multi-metal systems. The complementary d-band centers of multiple metals align the HOMO and LUMO of sulfur species, coordinating the electron transfer balance and accelerating the redox kinetics. The multi-metal sites collaboratively construct a "highly efficient capture → cascade conversion → rapid desorption" closed-loop pathway, with the d-p hybridization network regulating the adsorption energy and effectively suppressing the shuttle effect. Based on this design, the high-entropy selenide catalyst with a customized electronic structure and strong synergy effect has achieved excellent cycle stability and rate performance in Li-S batteries.

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Advanced Materials
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2026-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.75620
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Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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High‐Entropy Complementary d‐Band Decoupling of Redox Kinetics for Bidirectional Catalysis in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

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High‐Entropy Complementary d‐Band Decoupling of Redox Kinetics for Bidirectional Catalysis in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Le Huang, Zhipeng Sun, Yi Huang, Di Wang, Shiyi Liu, Zhanhu Guo, Zihan Dong, Hailong Yan, Fangqing Liu
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S in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is limited by the bidirectional redox kinetics. A single-component catalyst is difficult to simultaneously meet the differentiated adsorption and catalytic requirements in the multi-step conversion of polysulfides. We propose a high-entropy complementary d-band center model, extending the classical d-band center theory to multi-metal systems. The complementary d-band centers of multiple metals align the HOMO and LUMO of sulfur species, coordinating the electron transfer balance and accelerating the redox kinetics. The multi-metal sites collaboratively construct a "highly efficient capture → cascade conversion → rapid desorption" closed-loop pathway, with the d-p hybridization network regulating the adsorption energy and effectively suppressing the shuttle effect. Based on this design, the high-entropy selenide catalyst with a customized electronic structure and strong synergy effect has achieved excellent cycle stability and rate performance in Li-S batteries.

Advanced Materials
Guangdong University of Technology (CN), Nanyang Normal University (CN), The University of Adelaide (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 25%
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High‐Entropy Complementary d‐Band Decoupling of Redox Kinetics for Bidirectional Catalysis in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries — Le Huang, Zhipeng Sun, et al. · Advanced Materials (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS