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Room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries have attracted considerable interest due to their remarkable cost-effectiveness and specific capacity. However, due to the limited comprehension of its conversion mechanism, the decrease in sulfur cathode capacity in carbonate electrolytes is usually loosely attributed to the shuttle effect, which is well known in lithium-sulfur batteries that work in ether-based electrolytes. This work proposes a complete sulfur reaction mechanism in which the confined s...

Alkali-metal/sulfur batteries hold great promise for offering relatively high energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. By providing viable sulfur composites that can be effectively used, carbonaceous hosts as a key component play critical roles in overcoming the preliminary challenges associated with the insulating sulfur and its relatively soluble polysulfides. Herein, a comprehensive overview and recent progress on carbonaceous hosts for advanced next-generation alkali-me...