Spatially coupled adsorption and catalysis for sustainable lithium–sulfur batteries

Nature Sustainability, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41893-026-01794-y Although lithium–sulfur batteries are prized for their sustainability, practical energy densities are often limited by heavy host materials. The authors report a graphdiyne architecture that integrates anchoring and catalytic functions, enabling ultrahigh sulfur loading and exceptional energy densities, even in pouch-cell configuration.