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POLYMER/CERAMIC HYBRID SEPARATORS FOR LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERIES

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ONeil_cornell_0058O_10661.pdf (1.74 MB)
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https://doi.org/10.7298/2fkb-5t78
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/67777
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Author
O'Neil, Travis
Abstract

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) is a promising candidate for next-generation batteries. There has been much effort in researching novel Li-S cathode materials to overcome inherent drawbacks, but limited attention to separator improvements, which can drastically affect ion diffusion and overall battery safety aspects. In this work, gas-assisted electrospinning is used to develop polymer/ceramic non-woven separators with polyimide (PI) and a polysilsesquioxane (PSSQ) ceramic. These separators are thermally stable well above temperatures seen in typical battery abuse conditions and retain their structural integrity even after being ignited. In Li-S cells, superior cycling performance is seen at high charge/discharge rates, owing to high ionic conductivity through the fibrous structure and favorable electrolyte interactions with PSSQ. To extend the previous work, a graphene interlayer was coated onto PI/PSSQ with an air-controlled electrospray method. This interlayer served as a physical barrier to hinder polysulfide shuttling and a “secondary cathode” to further improve battery rate capability performance.

Date Issued
2019-08-30
Keywords
Graphene
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Ceramics
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Lithium-Sulfur
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Separators
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Energy
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Chemical engineering
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Nanotechnology
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Electrospinning
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polyimide
Committee Chair
Joo, Yong L.
Committee Member
Frey, Margaret W.
Degree Discipline
Chemical Engineering
Degree Name
M.S., Chemical Engineering
Degree Level
Master of Science
Type
dissertation or thesis

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