Co 9 S 8 can catalyze polysulfides conversion in Lithium sulfur batteries (LSBs) owing to its metallic nature and rich catalytic sites. However, its catalytic activity and chemical adsorption is not strong enough to suppress the shuttle effect of Lithium polysulfides (LiPS) under high sulfur loading. Herein, Phosphorous (P)-doped Co 9 S 8 nanoparticle was synthesized and embedded into 3D Spongy carbon (SC) sheets as electrochemical catalyst for LSBs. Our Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and experimental results revealed that moderate P doping can modulate the electronic structure of Co 9 S 8 and simultaneously improve its interaction with LiPS and promote LiPS conversion. When P-doped Co 9 S 8 nanoparticles are in situ formed and homogeneously distributed on 3D spongy carbon sheet matrix, the resulting P-Co 9 S 8 @SC can ensure good exposure of their adsorption and catalytic sites. As a result, the LSB based on an optimized P-Co 9 S 8 @SC modified polypropylene separator exhibited excellent cycling stability (capacity decay of 0.05% per cycle over 900 cycles at 1 C) and high areal capacity (4.38 mAh cm −2 at 5.6 mg cm −2 sulfur loading at 0.1 C). Our work demonstrates that moderate heteroatom doping is a promising strategy to develop effective polysulfides catalysis.
Intraoperative bleeding is a pivotal factor in the initiation of early recurrence and tumor metastasis following breast cancer excision. Distinct advantages are conferred upon postoperative breast cancer treatment through the utilization of locally administered implant therapies. This study devised a novel 3D sponge implant containing cisplatin-loaded chitosan–calcium alginate MPs capable of exerting combined chemotherapy and hemostasis effects. This innovative local drug-delivery implant absorbed blood and residual tumor cells post-tumor resection. Furthermore, the cisplatin-loaded chitosan–calcium alginate MPs sustainably targeted and eliminated cancer cells, thereby diminishing the risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis. This hydrogel material can also contribute to breast reconstruction, indicating the potential application of the 3D sponge in drug delivery for breast cancer treatment.