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Lithium-sulfur battery: Generation 5 of battery energy storage systems

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Abstract

Lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion) have changed the world. While this mature and reliable technology is unlikely to be entirely replaced, we are set to see a few competing battery technologies that can outperform Li-ion in at least one index of performance. The lithium-sulfur battery (Li-S) is at the forefront of competing battery technologies that on account of being potentially lighter weight and less expensive could find use in several application avenues, provided that solutions to the low cycle life and poor power delivery can be devised.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStoring Energy
Subtitle of host publicationwith Special Reference to Renewable Energy Sources
EditorsTrevor M. Letcher
Place of PublicationAmsterdam Netherlands
PublisherElsevier - Mosby
Chapter14
Pages309-328
Number of pages20
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9780128245101
ISBN (Print)9780128245118
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Aviation
  • Functional separators
  • Lightweight batteries
  • Lithium metal anode
  • Sulfur cathode

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