ArticleAdvanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)2026
Unravelling the Secret of Sulfur Confinement and High Sulfur Utilization in Hybrid Sulfur-Carbons.
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Understanding sulfur confinement and chemical transformation in hybrid sulfur-carbon materials is critical for advancing metal-sulfur batteries. Here, we investigate the structural evolution of a sulfur-rich polymer into a hybrid sulfur-carbon via inverse vulcanization and thermal condensation. Multiscale analyses reveal a stepwise transformation, beginning with the emergence of sulfur radicals at ∼175°C, followed by the progressive development of a carbon matrix above 300°C that stabilizes the radical species. Around 450°C, a transitional phase forms, consisting of conjugated carbon clusters covalently bonded to sulfur chains. This hybrid structure confines sulfur within pseudo-graphitic nanodomains, effectively suppressing polysulfide dissolution and enhancing redox stability. DFT simulations show how sulfur confinement modulates Na-S reaction energetics, while electrochemical testing confirms high sulfur utilization, delivering ∼1000 mAh
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