Naslov
Characterization of Li–S Batteries Using Laboratory Sulfur X-ray Emission Spectroscopy

Autori
Kavčič, Matjaž ; Petric, Marko ; Rajh, Ava ; Isaković, Kristina ; Vizintin, Alen ; Talian, Sara Drvarič ; Dominko, Robert

Izvornik
ACS Applied Energy Materials (2574-0962) 4 (2021), 3; 2357-2364

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
X-rays, Sulfur, Electrodes, Energy, Batteries

Sažetak
Application of laboratory-based X-ray analytical techniques that are capable of a reliable characterization of the chemical state of sulfur within bulk battery cathode in parallel with electrochemical characterization is essential for further development of lithium–sulfur batteries. In this work, MeV proton-induced X-ray emission (XES) sulfur measurements were performed in ex situ mode on laboratory-synthesized sulfur standards and precycled battery cathodes. The average sulfur charge was determined from the energy shift of the Kα emission line and from the spectral shape of the Kβ emission spectrum. Finally, operando Kα XES measurements were performed to monitor reduction of sulfur within battery cathode during discharge. The experimental approach presented here provides an important step toward more routine laboratory analysis of sulfur-based battery systems and also other sulfur-neighboring low-Z bulk materials with emission energies in the tender X-ray range.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika, Kemija, Interdisciplinarne prirodne znanosti

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