biostudies-literatureHendrickson KENational Science Foundation1500068https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5115367biostudies-literatureUnknown2(5)<b>The success of the rechargeable Li-S cell</b> is limited in part by the dissolution of lithium-polysulfide in the electrolyte. Remarkably, it is found that removal of the conventional membrane separator in a Li-S cell improves sulfur utilization and cycling performance, whether the sulfur is initially contained in the cathode or electrolyte. An optimized cell design yields discharge capacities as high as 980 mA h g^-1 after 100 cycles.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)Model Membrane-Free Li-S Batteries for Enhanced Performance and Cycle Life.PMC5115367DMR‐1120296Hendrickson KEMa LLu YCohn GArcher LAfalseModel Membrane-Free Li-S Batteries for Enhanced Performance and Cycle Life.<b>The success of the rechargeable Li-S cell</b> is limited in part by the dissolution of lithium-polysulfide in the electrolyte. Remarkably, it is found that removal of the conventional membrane separator in a Li-S cell improves sulfur utilization and cycling performance, whether the sulfur is initially contained in the cathode or electrolyte. An optimized cell design yields discharge capacities as high as 980 mA h g^-1 after 100 cycles.2015-01-01T00:00:00Z2015 May2025-04-25T19:17:22.947Z2019-03-27T02:29:19ZS-EPMC51153672798094410.1002/advs.201500068