Hydroxylated Graphene–Sulfur Nanocomposites for High‐Rate Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Advanced Energy MaterialsVolume 3, Issue 8 p. 1008-1012 Communication Hydroxylated Graphene–Sulfur Nanocomposites for High-Rate Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Chenxi Zu, Chenxi Zu Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX78712, USASearch for more papers by this authorArumugam Manthiram, Corresponding Author Arumugam Manthiram manth@austin.utexas.edu Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX78712, USAElectrochemical Energy Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX78712, USA.Search for more papers by this author Chenxi Zu, Chenxi Zu Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX78712, USASearch for more papers by this authorArumugam Manthiram, Corresponding Author Arumugam Manthiram manth@austin.utexas.edu Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX78712, USAElectrochemical Energy Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX78712, USA.Search for more papers by this author First published: 15 April 2013 https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201201080Citations: 361Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract A hydroxylated graphene–S nanocomposite exhibiting superior electrochemical performance at high rates is developed through a facile chemical deposition method at room temperature. The hydroxyl groups in graphene can interact with the sulfur-containing compounds, rendering sulfur in the amorphous state during the chemical deposition reaction and preventing polysulfide dissolution during cycling. Citing Literature Supporting Information As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Filename Description aenm_201201080_sm_suppl.pdf605.7 KB suppl Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume3, Issue8August, 2013Pages 1008-1012 RelatedInformation