Fig. 1: Schematics of the blood coagulation and LiPS clotting mechanisms.
From: Switchable encapsulation of polysulfides in the transition between sulfur and lithium sulfide
a In mammals, when an injury happens in a vessel wall, the platelets become activated, triggering the formation of thrombus to stanch bleeding. After the wound is healed, thrombolysis occurs spontaneously. b Diffusion of LiPS in Li–S batteries can be effectively restrained by a recoverable protective clotting layer formed in situ from the reaction between dissolved LiPS and LiPS clotting factors at the electrode–electrolyte interface during the discharge/charge process.
