Sulfur and Its Role In Modern Materials Science. Issue 50 (8th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boyd, Darryl A.
• Is Part Of: Angewandte Chemie international edition. Volume 55:Issue 50(2016)
• Page Start: 15486
• Page End: 15502
• Publication Date: 2016-11-08
• Subjects: inverse vulcanization -- lithium-sulfur batteries -- sodium-sulfur batteries -- sulfur -- thiol click chemistry; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/anie.201604615
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1433-7851

Abstract

Abstract: Although well‐known and studied for centuries, sulfur continues to be at the center of an extensive array of scientific research topics. As one of the most abundant elements in the Universe, a major by‐product of oil refinery processes, and as a common reaction site within biological systems, research involving sulfur is both broad in scope and incredibly important to our daily lives. Indeed, there has been renewed interest in sulfur‐based reactions in just the past ten years. Sulfur research spans the spectrum of topics within the physical sciences including research on improving energy efficiency, environmentally friendly uses for oil refinery waste products, development of polymers with unique optical and mechanical properties, and materials produced for biological applications. This Review focuses on some of the latest exciting ways in which sulfur and sulfur‐based reactions are being utilized to produce materials for application in energy, environmental, and other practical areas. Abstract : Erupting with possibilities : Sulfur and sulfur compounds have been used extensively for centuries and are important to our daily lives. Current research topics involving sulfur include its use in improved vulcanization processes, Li‐S and Na‐S batteries, and in thiol coupling reactions for applications in materials science.