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Abstract
Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have undoubtedly become one of the most promising battery systems due to their high energy density and the cost-effectiveness of sulfur cathodes. However, challenges, such as the shuttle effect from soluble long-chain lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and the low conductivity of active materials, hinder their commercialization. Under this circumstance, molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) has attracted widespread attention due to its unique physicochemical properties, particularly its capability to mitigate the shuttle effect in LSBs through electrostatic or chemical bonds. Nonetheless, the industrial application of MoS2 in LSBs is limited by the inertness of its basal surface and inadequate electron transfer properties. This review mainly introduces various modification strategies of MoS2 materials in LSBs and their effects on electrochemical and catalytic performance. Unlike previous reviews and related papers, detailed discussions were conducted on the specific mechanisms of each modification strategy, including (1) shape manipulation, (2) support engineering, (3) heterostructure engineering, (4) defect engineering, (5) interlayer engineering, (6) phase engineering, (7) strain engineering, (8) hybridization. Comprehensive conclusions and outlook on the development of MoS2 as an abundant electrocatalyst for LSBs are also discussed in the end.
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Rare Metals is a monthly peer-reviewed journal published by the Nonferrous Metals Society of China. It serves as a platform for engineers and scientists to communicate and disseminate original research articles in the field of rare metals. The journal focuses on a wide range of topics including metallurgy, processing, and determination of rare metals. Additionally, it showcases the application of rare metals in advanced materials such as superconductors, semiconductors, composites, and ceramics.