@article{Sichen Wu2020, 
author = {David Sichen Wu and Guangmin Zhou and Eryang Mao and Yongming Sun and Bofei Liu and Li Wang and Jiangyan Wang and Feifei Shi and Yi Cui},
title = {A novel battery scheme: Coupling nanostructured phosphorus anodes with lithium sulfide cathodes},
year = {2020},
journal = {Nano Research},
volume = {13},
number = {5},
pages = {1383-1388},
keywords = {red phosphorus, lithium sulfur batteries, lithium sulfide},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1007/s12274-020-2645-8},
doi = {10.1007/s12274-020-2645-8},
abstract = {Lithium-ion batteries are approaching their theoretical limit and can no longer keep up with the increasing demands of human society. Lithium-sulfur batteries, with a high theoretical specific energy, are promising candidates for next generation energy storage. However, the use of Li metal in Li-S batteries compromises both safety and performance, enabling dendrite formation and causing fast capacity degradation. Previous studies have probed alternative battery systems to replace the metallic Li in Li-S system, such as a Si/Li2S couple, with limited success in performance. Recently, there is a focus on red P as a favorable anode material to host Li. Here, we establish a novel battery scheme by utilizing a P/C nanocomposite anode and pairing it with a Li2S coated carbon nanofiber cathode. We find that red P anode can be compatible in ether-based electrolyte systems and can be successfully coupled to a Li2S cathode. Our proof of concept full-cell displays remarkable specific capacity, rate and cycling performances. We expect our work will provide a useful alternative system and valuable insight in the quest for next generation energy storage devices.}
}