Interface Engineering Strategies for Shuttle Mitigation in Alkali Metal–Sulfur Batteries: A Comparative Review from Li–S to Na–S and K–S Systems

Zihan Chen; Qiyao Yu; Wei Wang; Jianguo Zhang

doi:10.1007/s40820-025-02004-8

Interface Engineering Strategies for Shuttle Mitigation in Alkali Metal–Sulfur Batteries: A Comparative Review from Li–S to Na–S and K–S Systems

Zihan Chen
, Qiyao Yu^*
, Wei Wang
, Jianguo Zhang^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The inherent differences and connections in interface engineering for inhibiting shuttle effects in alkali M (Li, Na, K)-S batteries are reviewed. The research progress on the application of internal interface engineering in shuttle suppression is summarized. The shuttle effect challenge analysis of Li-, Na- and K-S batteries and the prospect of the development direction of the next generation of alkaline M-S batteries are proposed.

Original language	English
Article number	167
Journal	Nano-Micro Letters
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-02004-8
Publication status	Published - Dec 2026
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Alkali metal–sulfur battery
Common and inherent differences
Interface engineering
Shuttle mitigation

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Interface Engineering Strategies for Shuttle Mitigation in Alkali Metal–Sulfur Batteries: A Comparative Review from Li–S to Na–S and K–S Systems

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