Yang X., An Z., Zhang P. et al. · Advanced Functional Materials · 2025 · 2419983
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ZIF-PIO improves Li-S battery rate capability, cycling retention and charge-transfer resistance compared with PE and PIO separator controls.
Caveat: Application performance depends on rGO/S cathode and electrolyte conditions as well as separator.
7-8 · Results and Discussion · Figure 5/S16 · Linked to 5 structured results
Although ZIF-PIO suppresses Li dendrite formation during cycling, Li-metal anode degradation remains a long-term limitation after extended cycling.
Caveat: Based on post-cycling SEM descriptions; numerical dendrite metrics are not reported.
9 · Results and Discussion · Figure S18 · Linked to 1 structured result
The in situ grown coating on PIO is assigned to ZIF-67 because XRD peaks match pure/simulated ZIF-67 and EDS mapping identifies cobalt.
Caveat: Pure ZIF-67 reference synthesis recipe not reported in the available text.
5 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2d/S6 · Linked to 4 structured results
The inverse-opal PEEK structure provides high electrolyte uptake and interconnected ion pathways, while ZIF-67 improves Li+ selectivity and lowers transport resistance.
Caveat: PE/PIO conductivity and transference controls are partly estimated from Figure 3 axes.
5 · Results and Discussion · Figure 3/S9/S10 · Linked to 4 structured results
ZIF-PIO accelerates Li2S nucleation and dissolution, consistent with improved polysulfide redox kinetics.
Caveat: Only PE numeric controls are given in the text for nucleation and dissolution timing.
11 · Results and Discussion · Figure S23 · Linked to 2 structured results
Co sites and imidazole chemistry in the ZIF-67 layer adsorb/catalyse LiPS species, suppressing shuttle current and LiPS diffusion.
Caveat: Some shuttle-current magnitudes are graphical estimates; UV-vis adsorption is reported qualitatively.
6 · Results and Discussion · Figures S11/S12/4a · Linked to 4 structured results
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| Material | Composition | Structure context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| commercial polyethylene separator (PE) | polyethylene | unknown · PristineCommercial dry-stretched PE separator with irregular voids. | 2 · Results and Discussion · Figure S3 |
| PEEK inverse-opal membrane (PIO) | poly(ether ether ketone) inverse-opal membranePEEK polymer framework from PEEKt precursor | 3D · PristineHierarchical inverse-opal polymer separator with uniform pore-channel structure. | 3 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1 |
| rGO/S sulfur cathode composite | S@rGO : carbon black : PVDF = 8:1:1; final S ratio 56 wt% | unknown · CompositeSulfur/reduced graphene oxide cathode composite on aluminium foil. | Experimental section 1.8 |
| ZIF-67 cobalt-imidazole metal-organic frameworkBrowse family: ZIF-67 / Co(mIm)₂ | Co(2-methylimidazolate)2; exact empirical formula not reportedCo2+ cobalt centres · 2-methylimidazole (2mIm) | 3D · PristineZIF-67 phase assigned by XRD peaks matching simulated ZIF-67; used as pure reference and as in situ layer on PIO. | 4 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2d |
| ZIF-67-functionalized PEEK inverse-opal separator (ZIF-PIO)Browse family: ZIF-67 / Co(mIm)₂ | ZIF-67 layer on PEEK inverse-opal membraneCo2+ centres in ZIF-67 · 2-methylimidazole in ZIF-67; PEEK polymer support | 3D · CompositeComposite separator with in situ grown ZIF-67 functional layer coating inner/outer PIO pore surfaces. | 4 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2 |
Sample form, processing state and composition status define the context for measurements.
| Sample | Form and role | Processing and geometry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li2S6-containing electrolyte for separator adsorption/catalysis testsresearch_0549__mat__mat_zif67 | Model · Model System · Model | 0.02 M Li2S6 solution in DME/DOL with 1 M LiTFSI, used to probe ZIF-PIO/ZIF-67 LiPS interaction. | 5 · Experimental section 1.9 |
| Li2S8 electrolyte for Li2S nucleation/dissolution testsresearch_0549__mat__mat_zif67 | Model · Model System · Model | 0.02 M Li2S8 solution prepared from Li2S and sulfur in LiTFSI/DOL:DME electrolyte. | 8 · Experimental section 1.18 |
| Li-S coin cell with PE separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_pe | Electrode · Composite Sample · Composite | rGO/S cathode, Li foil anode, DME/DOL electrolyte, PE separator.CR2032 coin cell · cathode around 100 um | Experimental section 1.10 |
| Li-S coin cell with PIO separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_pio | Electrode · Composite Sample · Composite | rGO/S cathode, Li foil anode, DME/DOL electrolyte, PIO separator.CR2032 coin cell · cathode around 100 um; separator 25-30 um | Experimental section 1.10 |
| Li-S coin cell with ZIF-PIO separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_zif_pio | Electrode · Composite Sample · Composite | rGO/S cathode, Li foil anode, DME/DOL electrolyte, ZIF-PIO separator.CR2032 coin cell · cathode around 100 um; separator 25-30 um | Experimental section 1.10 |
| commercial PE separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_pe | Thin Film · Pristine Control · Pristine Framework | Commercial PE separator used as baseline. | 2 · Results and Discussion · Figure S3 |
| PIO-3 separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_pio | Thin Film · Pristine Control · Pristine Framework | PEEK inverse-opal membrane; underside O2-plasma etched for 3 min.self-supporting film; prepared on glass then detached · 25-30 um | 4 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2 |
| PIO-5 separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_pio | Thin Film · Pristine Control · Pristine Framework | PEEK inverse-opal membrane; underside O2-plasma etched for 5 min.self-supporting film; prepared on glass then detached · 25-30 um | 3 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1 |
| rGO/S cathoderesearch_0549__mat__mat_rgo_s_cathode | Electrode · Composite Component · Composite | S@rGO, carbon black and PVDF slurry on Al foil.Al foil · around 100 um; Al foil 100 um | Experimental section 1.8 |
| pure ZIF-67 referenceresearch_0549__mat__mat_zif67 | Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine Framework | Pure ZIF-67 reference used for XRD comparison and XPS after LiPS immersion. | 5 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2d |
| ZIF-PIO-3 separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_zif_pio | Thin Film · Target Sample · Composite | Ethylenediamine/GA/histamine modified PIO-3 with in situ ZIF-67 grown from Co(NO3)2 and 2mIm.PIO-3 inverse-opal PEEK membrane · ZIF-67 layer about 60-70 nm; PIO film 25-30 um | 4 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2 |
| ZIF-PIO-5 separatorresearch_0549__mat__mat_zif_pio | Thin Film · Target Sample · Composite | In situ ZIF-67 grown on PIO-5.PIO-5 inverse-opal PEEK membrane · PIO film 25-30 um | 4 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2 |