Authors: Park, J. S.; Kim, D. J.; Park, J. W.; Ryu, H. S.; Kim, K. W.; Wang, G. X.; Ahn, H. J.

Source: Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Volume 12, Number 7, July 2012 , pp. 5794-5798(5)

Publisher: American Scientific Publishers

Abstract:

An elemental sulfur and multi-walled carbon nanotube (S-MWNT) composite was synthesized by dissolving sulfur in ammonium sulfides and then precipitating on MWNT. Morphology observation by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed that S-MWNT product was successfully prepared by incorporating sulfur into MWNT network. Without additional conducting material, the S-MWNT composite cathodes were prepared for electrochemical tests. The properties measured in discharge-charge cycling test showed that the composite had the initial discharge capacity of 1024 mAh g_-1, which is about 61% sulfur utilization. However, in the subsequent cycling, the capacities faded. To determine the reason of rapid capacity drop, S-MWNT composite cathodes were compared in the cycling tests with varying three kinds of electrolytes and the cathode was subjected to physical force by rolling. The changes in the cycle performances proved that the deterioration of S-MWNT composite cathodes was not related to the electrolytes but to physical bonding that may not maintain the conducting path between sulfur and MWNT.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2012.6316

Publication date: 2012-07-01

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