Fluorine‐Aligned Electrostatic Gatekeepers Regulating Polysulfide Migration for Stable Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

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Authors: Seonju Kim, Uijun Lee, Hee Seung Ryu, Junyoung Heo, Jonghun Shin, J.-H. Lee, Seohyeon Mun, Hyeonmin Jo, Hyeongu Kang, Jiyoung Yun, J W Park, Haesun Park
+1 more Hee‐Dae Lim
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Abstract

ABSTRACT The commercial viability of lithium–sulfur batteries is fundamentally limited by the shuttle effect, in which the uncontrolled migration of soluble lithium polysulfides triggers cascading active material loss and catastrophic anode degradation. While conventional separator engineering strategies predominantly rely on affinity‐based adsorption, these approaches inevitably compromise Li + transport and lead to irreversible sulfur loss. Herein, we report a paradigm‐shifting polysulfide‐repulsive interface, featuring highly oriented C─F dipoles anchored on an MXene scaffold. Unlike passive adsorption barriers, this electrostatic gatekeeper exploits the strong molecular polarization of β ‐phase poly(vinylidene fluoride) ( β ‐PVdF) to create a persistent electrostatic field that actively repels anionic polysulfide species. This push‐back mechanism effectively confines redox intermediates within the cathode region. Therefore, the electrostatically repulsive separator enables an exceptional cycling lifespan (804 mAh g −1 after 700 cycles at 0.5C). This work establishes a dipole‐engineered transport regulation strategy that provides a robust blueprint for achieving long‐term interfacial stability in high‐energy‐density storage systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Advancements in Battery Materials Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Energy Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
16
Issue
31
Publication date
20 May 2026
Language
EN