Orange Peels Derived Activated Carbon as Sulfur Cathode Supporter for Lithium/Sulfur Batteries

Abstract:

Using Orange Peels as Raw Material, a Stacking Structured Carbon Material has been Synthesized through Carbonizing and Activating Process. an Orange Peel Carbon/sulfur (OPC/S) Composite as a Cathode for Rechargeable Lithium/sulfur (Li/S) Batteries is Designed by Loading Sulfur into the Orange Peel Carbon (OPC) via Simple Impregnation and Heat Treatments. the OPC/S Composite Exhibits a High Discharge Capacity of 1100 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1 C, which is 23% Higher than that of Pristine Sulfur. Moreover, OPC/S Shows much Better Rate Capability and Excellent Cyclability. this Enhanced Electrochemical Performance could Be Attributed to the Thin Sheets and Irregular Wrinkled Surface of the OPC, which Act as a Conductor to Provide a Highly Conductivity and Short Li⁺ Diffusion Distance, as well as Absorbs Polysulfides.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 1120-1121)
• Pages: 493-497
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1120-1121.493
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Guang Hui Yuan, Jin Tao Bai*
• Keywords: Lithium/Sulfur Battery, Orange Peel Carbon, Sulfur Cathode, Sulfur/Carbon Composite

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