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However, sulfur lixiviation, insoluble species formation, and how to maximize the sulfur-carbon contact in looking for improved electrochemical performance are still major challenges. In this study, a nitrogen doped mesoporous carbon is used as a host for sulfur. The S\/C composite electrodes are prepared by sulfur melting-diffusion process at 155 \u00b0C. The effect of the sulfur melting-diffusion time [sulfur infiltration time] (1\u201324 h) and sulfur content (10\u201370%) is investigated by using XRD, SEM, TEM and TGA analyses and correlated with the electrochemical performance in Li-S cells. S\/C composite electrode with homogeneous sulfur distribution can be reached with 6 h of sulfur melting-diffusion and 10 wt.% of sulfur content. 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