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Li N, Li Y, von Bardeleben HJ, Dambournet D, Lescouëzec R. Aluminum intercalation behaviours of {[Fe(Tp)(CN) 3] 2[M(H 2O) 2]} cyanido-bridged chain compounds in an ionic liquid electrolyte. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:12107-12118. [PMID: 38978469 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01316f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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As the development of aluminum-ion batteries is still in its infancy, researchers are still dedicated to exploring suitable host materials and investigating their aluminum intercalation behaviours. Here, a series of cyanido-bridged chain compounds with the formula {[FeIII(Tp)(CN)3]2[MII(H2O)2]}n (M = Ni, Co, Mn, Zn, Cu) are studied as cathode electrodes for aluminum-ion batteries with [EMIm]Cl-AlCl3 (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride-AlCl3) ionic liquid as the electrolyte. The electrochemical properties suggested Fe3+/Fe2+ to be the redox-active couple during the aluminum intercalation and deintercalation processes of these compounds, and the observed maximum specific capacity obtained by the Fe-Co compound is 200 mA h g-1 despite the rapid specific capacity fading. To gain a deeper understanding of the capacity decay suffered by these compounds, further investigation was conducted to explore the evolution of compounds during the electrochemical measurements. It has been attributed to the following reasons: 1. thermodynamic instability results in the transformation/damage of two of the chain structures (for the Fe-Ni and Fe-Co compounds) during heat treatment on electrodes, a crucial step in electrode preparation; 2. the acidic nature of the electrolyte triggers the destruction of the chain structure, with the appearance of partial reduction of Fe3+ to Fe2+, and a new interaction of the cyano group with aluminum; 3. the high charge density of inserted Al ions makes the chain structure suffer from structural damage during both the charging and discharging processes. The progressive accumulation of trapped intercalated ions hampers their involvement in the reaction, consequently decreasing electrochemical reversibility.
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- Na Li
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Physico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nano-Systèmes Interfaciaux, PHENIX, F-75005 Paris, France.
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, ERMMES, F-75005 Paris, France.
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Physico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nano-Systèmes Interfaciaux, PHENIX, F-75005 Paris, France.
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Physico-chimie des Électrolytes et Nano-Systèmes Interfaciaux, PHENIX, F-75005 Paris, France.
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, 80039 Amiens, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, ERMMES, F-75005 Paris, France.
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Wang B, Tang Y, Deng T, Zhu J, Sun B, Su Y, Ti R, Yang J, Wu W, Cheng N, Zhang C, Lu X, Xu Y, Liang J. Recent progress in aqueous aluminum-ion batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:362004. [PMID: 38848693 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad555c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Aqueous aluminum-ion batteries have many advantages such as their safety, environmental friendliness, low cost, high reserves and the high theoretical specific capacity of aluminum. So aqueous aluminum-ion batteries are potential substitute for lithium-ion batteries. In this paper, the current research status and development trends of cathode and anode materials and electrolytes for aqueous aluminum-ion batteries are described. Aiming at the problem of passivation, corrosion and hydrogen evolution reaction of aluminum anode and dissolution and irreversible change of cathode after cycling in aqueous aluminum-ion batteries. Solutions of different research routes such as ASEI (artificial solid electrolyte interphase), alloying, amorphization, elemental doping, electrolyte regulation, etc and different transformation mechanisms of anode and cathode materials during cycling have been summarized. Moreover, it looks forward to the possible research directions of aqueous aluminum-ion batteries in the future. We hope that this review can provide some insights and support for the design of more suitable electrode materials and electrolytes for aqueous aluminum-ion batteries.
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- Bin Wang
- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center of New Energy Storage System, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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De P, Priya S, Halder J, Srivastava AK, Chandra A. Metal-Organic Framework for Aluminum based Energy Storage Devices: Utilizing Redox Additives for Significant Performance Enhancement. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26299-26315. [PMID: 38733338 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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There are various methods being tried to address the sluggish kinetics observed in Al-ion batteries (AIBs). They mostly deal with morphology tuning, but have led to limited improvement. A new approach is proposed to overcome this limitation. It focuses on the use of a redox additive modified electrolyte in combination with framework like materials, which have wider channels. The ordered microporous and interconnected framework of ZIF 67, with large surface area, effectively facilitates the diffusion of aluminum ions. Therefore, AIBs are able to exhibit a superior discharge capacity of 288 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 current density with robust cycling stability. The addition of potassium ferricyanide as a redox-active species in an aqueous solution of aluminum chloride (supporting electrolyte) leads to significant enhancement in the specific capacity with much higher cycling stability. Al-ion based BatCap devices can be assembled by using ZIF 67 as the cathode, ZIF 67 derived porous carbon as the anode, and a redox additive modified electrolyte. The BatCap device exhibits excellent energy density of 86 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 2 KW kg-1, which is higher than reported aqueous AIBs. The ex situ characterization clearly explains the unexplored mechanism of redox additives in AIBs.
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- Puja De
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Energy Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Li S, Wang J, Zhang Y, Cheng A, Cai P, Su J, Shen Y, Zhou M, Jiang K, Wang K. Poly(3-Methylthiophene)/Graphene Composite Cathode for Rechargeable Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:16744-16753. [PMID: 38502965 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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To reduce the dependence on traditional fossil energy, developing efficient energy storage systems is urgent. The reserves of aluminum resources in the earth's crust are extremely rich, which makes aluminum-ion batteries a promising competitor of new energy storage devices. Here, we report a poly(3-methylthiophene)/graphene (P3TH/Graphene) composite as the cathode of an aluminum-ion battery. The adjustment of polymer chain spacing by the methyl side chain provides a channel conducive to the transport of large-size AlCl4- complexes. The addition of electron donor groups also changes the electron delocalization characteristics of polymers and improves the specific capacity of the material. At the same time, the in situ composite of graphene can enhance the Π-Π interaction to form a favorable electronic transmission channel. At a current density of 200 mA g-1, the P3TH/Graphene composite showed a specific capacity of ∼150 mA g-1. The flexible structure of the polymer also guarantees the excellent rate capability of the composite.
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- Sihang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Engineering Research Center of Power Safety and Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Engineering Research Center of Power Safety and Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Engineering Research Center of Power Safety and Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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Jian L, Wu X, Li R, Zhao F, Liu P, Wang F, Liu D, Yao Q, Deng J. Enhanced Aluminum-Ion Storage Properties of N-Doped Titanium Dioxide Electrode in Aqueous Aluminum-Ion Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:472. [PMID: 38470801 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Aqueous aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) have great potential as devices for future large-scale energy storage systems due to the cost efficiency, environmentally friendly nature, and impressive theoretical energy density of Al. However, currently, available materials used as anodes for aqueous AIBs are scarce. In this study, a novel sol-gel method was used to synthesize nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (N-TiO2) as a potential anode material for AIBs in water. The annealed N-TiO2 showed a high discharge capacity of 43.2 mAh g-1 at a current density of 3 A g-1. Analysis of the electrode kinetics revealed that the N-TiO2 anodes exhibited rapid diffusion of aluminum ions, low resistance to charge transfer, and high electronic conductivity, enabling good rate performance. The successful implementation of a nitrogen-doping strategy provides a promising approach to enhance the electrochemical characteristics of electrode materials for aqueous AIBs.
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- Le Jian
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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Zhang K, Wang L, Ma C, Yuan Z, Wu C, Ye J, Wu Y. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Battery Technologies for High-Energy Aqueous Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2309154. [PMID: 37967335 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Aqueous batteries have garnered significant attention in recent years as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, owing to their inherent safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This study offers a comprehensive review of recent advancements, persistent challenges, and the prospects of aqueous batteries, with a primary focus on energy density compensation of various battery engineering technologies. Additionally, cutting-edge high-energy aqueous battery designs are emphasized as a reference for future endeavors in the pursuit of high-energy storage solutions. Finally, a dual-compatibility battery configuration perspective aimed at concurrently optimizing cycle stability, redox potential, capacity utilization for both anode and cathode materials, as well as the selection of potential electrode candidates, is proposed with the ultimate goal of achieving cell-level energy densities exceeding 400 Wh kg-1 .
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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Kumar S, Rama P, Yang G, Lieu WY, Chinnadurai D, Seh ZW. Additive-Driven Interfacial Engineering of Aluminum Metal Anode for Ultralong Cycling Life. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 15:21. [PMID: 36580172 PMCID: PMC9800684 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-01000-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Rechargeable Al batteries (RAB) are promising candidates for safe and environmentally sustainable battery systems with low-cost investments. However, the currently used aluminum chloride-based electrolytes present a significant challenge to commercialization due to their corrosive nature. Here, we report for the first time, a novel electrolyte combination for RAB based on aluminum trifluoromethanesulfonate (Al(OTf)3) with tetrabutylammonium chloride (TBAC) additive in diglyme. The presence of a mere 0.1 M of TBAC in the Al(OTf)3 electrolyte generates the charge carrying electrochemical species, which forms the basis of reaction at the electrodes. TBAC reduces the charge transfer resistance and the surface activation energy at the anode surface and also augments the dissociation of Al(OTf)3 to generate the solid electrolyte interphase components. Our electrolyte's superiority directly translates into reduced anodic overpotential for cells that ran for 1300 cycles in Al plating/stripping tests, the longest cycling life reported to date. This unique combination of salt and additive is non-corrosive, exhibits a high flash point and is cheaper than traditionally reported RAB electrolyte combinations, which makes it commercially promising. Through this report, we address a major roadblock in the commercialization of RAB and inspire equivalent electrolyte fabrication approaches for other metal anode batteries.
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- Sonal Kumar
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg, 41125, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487372, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore.
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Jia BE, Thang AQ, Yan C, Liu C, Lv C, Zhu Q, Xu J, Chen J, Pan H, Yan Q. Rechargeable Aqueous Aluminum-Ion Battery: Progress and Outlook. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107773. [PMID: 35934834 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The high cost and scarcity of lithium resources have prompted researchers to seek alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. Among emerging "Beyond Lithium" batteries, rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) are yet another attractive electrochemical storage device due to their high specific capacity and the abundance of aluminum. Although the current electrochemical performance of nonaqueous AIBs is better than aqueous AIBs (AAIBs), AAIBs have recently gained attention due to their low cost and enhanced safety. Extensive efforts are devoted to developing AAIBs in the last few years. Yet, it is still challenging to achieve stable electrodes with good electrochemical performance and electrolytes without side reactions. This review summarizes the recent progress in the exploration of anode and cathode materials and the selection of electrolytes of AAIBs. Lastly, the main challenges and future research outlook of high-performance AAIBs are also presented.
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- Bei-Er Jia
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Melzack N, Wills RGA. A Review of Energy Storage Mechanisms in Aqueous Aluminium Technology. FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fceng.2022.778265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This systematic review covers the developments in aqueous aluminium energy storage technology from 2012, including primary and secondary battery applications and supercapacitors. Aluminium is an abundant material with a high theoretical volumetric energy density of –8.04 Ah cm−3. Combined with aqueous electrolytes, which have twice the ionic storage potential as non-aqueous versions, this technology has the potential to serve many energy storage needs. The charge transfer mechanisms are discussed in detail with respect to aqueous aluminium-ion secondary batteries, where most research has focused in recent years. TiO2 nanopowders have shown to be promising negative electrodes, with the potential for pseudocapacitive energy storage in aluminuim-ion cells. This review summarises the advances in Al-ion systems using aqueous electrolytes, focusing on electrochemical performance.
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Wang Y, Ng KL, Dong T, Azimi G. Investigating intercalation mechanism of manganese oxide electrode in aqueous aluminum electrolyte. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Joseph J, Fernando JFS, Sayeed MA, Tang C, Golberg D, Du A, Ostrikov K(K, O'Mullane AP. Exploring Aluminum‐Ion Insertion into Magnesium‐Doped Manjiroite (MnO
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) Nanorods in Aqueous Solution. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Jickson Joseph
- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- Centre for Materials Science Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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Yuan D, Zhao J, Manalastas W, Kumar S, Srinivasan M. Emerging rechargeable aqueous aluminum ion battery: Status, challenges, and outlooks. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2019.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Layered double hydroxides derived NiCo-sulfide as a cathode material for aluminum ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Liu X, Yi J, Wu K, Jiang Y, Liu Y, Zhao B, Li W, Zhang J. Rechargeable Zn-MnO 2 batteries: advances, challenges and perspectives. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:122001. [PMID: 31766031 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab5b38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As one type of advanced alternative batteries, zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted increasing attention because of their advantages of cost-effectiveness, high safety and environmentally benign features. However, the performance of cathode materials has become a bottleneck for the future application of ZIBs. In recent years, manganese dioxide (MnO2)-based materials as cathodes for ZIBs have been intensively explored. In this review, recent advances in MnO2-based cathode materials for ZIBs are comprehensively reviewed with a discussion about the reaction mechanisms for the fundamental understanding of the electrochemical processes. Furthermore, several challenges hindering the technology maturity are also analyzed with corresponding strategies to further improve the electrochemical performance of such Zn-MnO2 batteries.
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- Xiaoyu Liu
- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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Liu Z, Huang Y, Huang Y, Yang Q, Li X, Huang Z, Zhi C. Voltage issue of aqueous rechargeable metal-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:180-232. [PMID: 31781706 DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00131j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Over the past two decades, a series of aqueous rechargeable metal-ion batteries (ARMBs) have been developed, aiming at improving safety, environmental friendliness and cost-efficiency in fields of consumer electronics, electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage. However, the notable gap between ARMBs and their organic counterparts in energy density directly hinders their practical applications, making it difficult to replace current widely-used organic lithium-ion batteries. Basically, this huge gap in energy density originates from cell voltage, as the narrow electrochemical stability window of aqueous electrolytes substantially confines the choice of electrode materials. This review highlights various ARMBs with focuses on their voltage characteristics and strategies that can effectively raise battery voltage. It begins with the discussion on the fundamental factor that limits the voltage of ARMBs, i.e., electrochemical stability window of aqueous electrolytes, which decides the maximum-allowed potential difference between cathode and anode. The following section introduces various ARMB systems and compares their voltage characteristics in midpoint voltage and plateau voltage, in relation to respective electrode materials. Subsequently, various strategies paving the way to high-voltage ARMBs are summarized, with corresponding advancements highlighted. The final section presents potential directions for further improvements and future perspectives of this thriving field.
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- Zhuoxin Liu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Post-Li-ion batteries based on Na, Mg, and Al offer substantial electrochemical and economic advantages in comparison with Li-ion batteries.
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- Marc Walter
- ETH Zürich
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
- 8093 Zürich
- Switzerland
- Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
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- ETH Zürich
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
- 8093 Zürich
- Switzerland
- Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
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- ETH Zürich
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
- 8093 Zürich
- Switzerland
- Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
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Holland AW, Cruden A, Zerey A, Hector A, Wills RGA. Electrochemical study of TiO2 in aqueous AlCl3 electrolyte via vacuum impregnation for superior high-rate electrode performance. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s42500-019-0010-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AbstractThis communication elucidates the charge storage mechanism of a TiO2 electrode in 1 mol dm− 3 AlCl3 for use in aqueous-ion batteries. Cyclic voltammetry studies suggest a surface contribution to charge storage and that cycle life can be improved by limiting the potential ≥ − 1.0 V vs SCE. In order to enhance this surface contribution, a simple vacuum impregnation technique was employed to improve electrode-electrolyte contact. This resulted in a significant improvement in the high rate performance of TiO2, where a capacity of 15 mA h g− 1 was maintained at the very high specific current of 40 A g− 1, a decrease of only 25% from when the electrode was cycled at 1 A g− 1. The vacuum impregnation process was also applied to copper-hexacyanoferrate, envisaged as a possible positive electrode, again resulting in significant improvements to high-rate performance. This demonstrates the potential for using this simple technique for improving electrode performance in other aqueous electrolyte battery systems.
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Joseph J, O'Mullane AP, Ostrikov K(K. Hexagonal Molybdenum Trioxide (h‐MoO
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- Jickson Joseph
- School of Chemistry Physics and Mechanical Engineering Queensland University of Technology (QLD) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation P.O. Box 218 Lindfield NSW 2070 Australia
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- School of Chemistry Physics and Mechanical Engineering Queensland University of Technology (QLD) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation P.O. Box 218 Lindfield NSW 2070 Australia
- Institute of Future Environments Science and Engineering Faculty Queensland University of Technology Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Chemistry Physics and Mechanical Engineering Queensland University of Technology (QLD) Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation P.O. Box 218 Lindfield NSW 2070 Australia
- Institute of Future Environments Science and Engineering Faculty Queensland University of Technology Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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One-step electrodeposition synthesis of high performance carbon nanotubes/graphene-doped Ni(OH)2 thin film electrode for high-performance supercapacitor. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.134747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kim YS, Harris KD, Limoges B, Balland V. On the unsuspected role of multivalent metal ions on the charge storage of a metal oxide electrode in mild aqueous electrolytes. Chem Sci 2019; 10:8752-8763. [PMID: 31803447 PMCID: PMC6849641 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc02397f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Insertion mechanisms of multivalent ions in transition metal oxide cathodes are poorly understood and subject to controversy and debate, especially when performed in aqueous electrolytes. To address this issue, we have here investigated the reversible reduction of nanostructured amorphous TiO2 electrodes by spectroelectrochemistry in mild aqueous electrolytes containing either a multivalent metal salt as AlCl3 or a weak organic acid as acetic acid. Our results show that the reversible charge storage in TiO2 is thermodynamically and kinetically indistinguishable when carried out in either an Al3+- or acetic acid-based electrolyte, both leading under similar conditions of pH and concentrations to an almost identical maximal charge storage of ∼115 mA h g-1. These observations are in agreement with a mechanism where the inserting/deinserting cation is the proton and not the multivalent metal cation. Analysis of the data also demonstrates that the proton source is the Brønsted weak acid present in the aqueous electrolyte, i.e. either the acetic acid or the aquo metal ion complex generated from solvation of Al3+ (i.e. [Al(H2O)6]3+). Such a proton-coupled charge storage mechanism is also found to occur with other multivalent metal ions such as Zn2+ and Mn2+, albeit with a lower efficiency than Al3+, an effect we have attributed to the lower acidity of [Zn(H2O)6]2+ and [Mn(H2O)6]2+. These findings are of fundamental importance because they shed new light on previous studies assuming reversible Al3+-insertion into metal oxides, and, more generally, they highlight the unsuspected proton donor role played by multivalent metal cations commonly involved in rechargeable aqueous batteries.
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- Yee-Seul Kim
- Université de Paris , Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire , UMR 7591 , CNRS , F-75013 Paris , France . ;
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- NRC Nanotechnology Research Centre , Edmonton , Alberta T6G 2M9 , Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta T6G 2V4 , Canada
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- Université de Paris , Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire , UMR 7591 , CNRS , F-75013 Paris , France . ;
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- Université de Paris , Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire , UMR 7591 , CNRS , F-75013 Paris , France . ;
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Zhang K, Lee TH, Cha JH, Jang HW, Choi JW, Mahmoudi M, Shokouhimehr M. Metal-organic framework-derived metal oxide nanoparticles@reduced graphene oxide composites as cathode materials for rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries. Sci Rep 2019; 9:13739. [PMID: 31551435 PMCID: PMC6760151 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50156-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The use of metal oxides as electrode materials has seen great success in lithium-ion batteries. However, this type of electrode materials has been regarded as an improper option for rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries (AIBs) in comparison with sulfides and selenides, and has, thus, been nearly abandoned. Here, we demonstrate the suitability of metal oxides as cathode materials of AIBs, exhibiting high electrochemical activities toward Al-ion storage. We designed economical metal-oxide cathodes (Co3O4@reduced graphene oxide (rGO), Fe2O3@rGO, and CoFe2O4@rGO) for AIBs. The Co3O4@rGO displayed superior electrochemical properties, regarding both capacity and lifespan, to the current state-of-the-art cathode material reported by scientific literature. Furthermore, the CoFe2O4@rGO exhibits rational electrochemical capacities and an extremely stable charge/discharge process with an excellent Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%. The proposed study expects to stimulate researchers to focus on the overlooked metal oxides as competitive cathode materials for high performance AIBs.
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Electronic Materials Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 136-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Innovative Enterprise Cooperation Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Electronic Materials Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 136-791, Republic of Korea.
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- Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48823, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48823, USA.
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Joseph J, Nerkar J, Tang C, Du A, O'Mullane AP, Ostrikov KK. Reversible Intercalation of Multivalent Al 3+ Ions into Potassium-Rich Cryptomelane Nanowires for Aqueous Rechargeable Al-Ion Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2019; 12:3753-3760. [PMID: 31102343 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201901182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The development of new battery technology that utilizes abundant electrode materials that are environmentally benign is an important area of research. To alleviate the reliance on Li-ion batteries new energy storage mechanisms are urgently needed. To address these issues, MnO2 nanowires were investigated as a possible electrode material for use in rechargeable Al ion batteries that can operate in aqueous conditions. The use of this type of material and an aqueous electrolyte ensures safe operation as well as easy recycling of spent batteries. A potassium-rich cryptomelane structure was presented, and a new mechanism of electrochemical energy storage was elucidated based on the intercalation and deintercalation of small-radius Al3+ ions interchanging with larger K+ ions in the cryptomelane MnO2 nanowires, which was supported by DFT calculations. This first-time use of a cryptomelane MnO2 cathode for an aqueous Al ion system yielded a discharge capacity of 109 mAh g-1 , which indicates the potential commercial viability of rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries.
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- Jickson Joseph
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, P.O. Box 218, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
- Institute of Future Environments, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, P.O. Box 218, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
- Institute of Future Environments, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, P.O. Box 218, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
- Institute of Future Environments, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, P.O. Box 218, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
- Institute of Future Environments, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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Wu F, Yang H, Bai Y, Wu C. Paving the Path toward Reliable Cathode Materials for Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1806510. [PMID: 30767291 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201806510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Aluminum metal is a high-energy-density carrier with low cost, and thus endows rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) with the potential to act as an inexpensive and efficient electrochemical device, so as to supplement the increasing demand for energy storage and conversion. Despite the enticing aspects regarding cost and energy density, the poor reversibility of electrodes has limited the pursuit of RABs for a long time. Fortunately, ionic-liquid electrolytes enable reversible aluminum plating/stripping at room temperature, and they lay the very foundation of RABs. In order to integrate with the aluminum-metal anode, the selection of the cathode is pivotal, but is limited at present. The scant option of a reliable cathode can be accounted for by the intrinsic high charge density of Al3+ ions, which results in sluggish diffusion. Hence, reliable cathode materials are a key challenge of burgeoning RABs. Herein, the main focus is on the insertion cathodes for RABs also termed aluminum-ion batteries, and the recent progress and optimization methods are summarized. Finally, an outlook is presented to navigate the possible future work.
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- Feng Wu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Gao Z, Liu FQ, Wang L, Luo F. Hierarchical Ni2P@NiFeAlOx Nanosheet Arrays as Bifunctional Catalysts for Superior Overall Water Splitting. Inorg Chem 2019; 58:3247-3255. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b03327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Zhi Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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Electrochemically activated spinel manganese oxide for rechargeable aqueous aluminum battery. Nat Commun 2019; 10:73. [PMID: 30622264 PMCID: PMC6325165 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-07980-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Aluminum is a naturally abundant, trivalent charge carrier with high theoretical specific capacity and volumetric energy density, rendering aluminum-ion batteries a technology of choice for future large-scale energy storage. However, the frequent collapse of the host structure of the cathode materials and sluggish kinetics of aluminum ion diffusion have thus far hampered the realization of practical battery devices. Here, we synthesize AlxMnO2·nH2O by an in-situ electrochemical transformation reaction to be used as a cathode material for an aluminum-ion battery with a configuration of Al/Al(OTF)3-H2O/AlxMnO2·nH2O. This cell is not only based on aqueous electrolyte chemistry but also delivers a high specific capacity of 467 mAh g-1 and a record high energy density of 481 Wh kg-1. The high safety of aqueous electrolyte, facile cell assembly and the low cost of materials suggest that this aqueous aluminum-ion battery holds promise for large-scale energy applications.
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Holland A, McKerracher R, Cruden A, Wills R. Electrochemically Treated TiO₂ for Enhanced Performance in Aqueous Al-Ion Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E2090. [PMID: 30366411 PMCID: PMC6266705 DOI: 10.3390/ma11112090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The potential for low cost, environmentally friendly and high rate energy storage has led to the study of anatase-TiO₂ as an electrode material in aqueous Al3+ electrolytes. This paper describes the improved performance from an electrochemically treated composite TiO₂ electrode for use in aqueous Al-ion batteries. After application of the cathodic electrochemical treatment in 1 mol/dm³ KOH, Mott⁻Schottky analysis showed the treated electrode as having an increased electron density and an altered open circuit potential, which remained stable throughout cycling. The cathodic treatment also resulted in a change in colour of TiO₂. Treated-TiO₂ demonstrated improved capacity, coulombic efficiency and stability when galvanostatically cycled in 1 mol·dm-3AlCl₃/1 mol·dm-3 KCl. A treated-TiO₂ electrode produced a capacity of 15.3 mA·h·g-1 with 99.95% coulombic efficiency at the high specific current of 10 A/g. Additionally, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were employed to elucidate the origin of this improved performance.
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- Alexander Holland
- Energy Technology Research Group, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK.
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- Energy Technology Research Group, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK.
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- Energy Technology Research Group, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK.
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- Energy Technology Research Group, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK.
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Kaveevivitchai W, Huq A, Wang S, Park MJ, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Aluminum-Ion Batteries Based on an Open-Tunnel Framework. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2017; 13:1701296. [PMID: 28714242 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201701296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Rechargeable batteries based on an abundant metal such as aluminum with a three-electron transfer per atom are promising for large-scale electrochemical energy storage. Aluminum can be handled in air, thus offering superior safety, easy fabrication, and low cost. However, the development of Al-ion batteries has been challenging due to the difficulties in identifying suitable cathode materials. This study presents the use of a highly open framework Mo2.5 + y VO9 + z as a cathode for Al-ion batteries. The open-tunnel oxide allows a facile diffusion of the guest species and provides sufficient redox centers to help redistribute the charge within the local host lattice during the multivalent-ion insertion, thus leading to good rate capability with a specific capacity among the highest reported in the literature for Al-based batteries. This study also presents the use of Mo2.5 + y VO9 + z as a model host to develop a novel ultrafast technique for chemical insertion of Al ions into host structures. The microwave-assisted method employing diethylene glycol and aluminum diacetate (Al(OH)(C2 H3 O2 )2 ) can be performed in air in as little as 30 min, which is far superior to the traditional chemical insertion techniques involving moisture-sensitive organometallic reagents. The Al-inserted Al x Mo2.5 + y VO9 + z obtained by the microwave-assisted chemical insertion can be used in Al-based rechargeable batteries.
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- Watchareeya Kaveevivitchai
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Elia GA, Marquardt K, Hoeppner K, Fantini S, Lin R, Knipping E, Peters W, Drillet JF, Passerini S, Hahn R. An Overview and Future Perspectives of Aluminum Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2016; 28:7564-79. [PMID: 27357902 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201601357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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A critical overview of the latest developments in the aluminum battery technologies is reported. The substitution of lithium with alternative metal anodes characterized by lower cost and higher abundance is nowadays one of the most widely explored paths to reduce the cost of electrochemical storage systems and enable long-term sustainability. Aluminum based secondary batteries could be a viable alternative to the present Li-ion technology because of their high volumetric capacity (8040 mAh cm(-3) for Al vs 2046 mAh cm(-3) for Li). Additionally, the low cost aluminum makes these batteries appealing for large-scale electrical energy storage. Here, we describe the evolution of the various aluminum systems, starting from those based on aqueous electrolytes to, in more details, those based on non-aqueous electrolytes. Particular attention has been dedicated to the latest development of electrolytic media characterized by low reactivity towards other cell components. The attention is then focused on electrode materials enabling the reversible aluminum intercalation-deintercalation process. Finally, we touch on the topic of high-capacity aluminum-sulfur batteries, attempting to forecast their chances to reach the status of practical energy storage systems.
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- Giuseppe Antonio Elia
- Technische Universität Berlin, Research Center of Microperipheric Technologies, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355, Berlin, Germany.
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Research Center of Microperipheric Technologies, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355, Berlin, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Research Center of Microperipheric Technologies, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355, Berlin, Germany
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- Solvionic SA, Chemin de la Loge, CS 27813, 31078, Toulouse, France
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- LEITAT Technological Center, C/ de la Innovació, 2 08225, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- DECHEMA-Forschungsinstitut, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 25, 60486, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- DECHEMA-Forschungsinstitut, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 25, 60486, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021, Karlsruhe, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer IZM, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355, Berlin, Germany.
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A Brief Review on Multivalent Intercalation Batteries with Aqueous Electrolytes. NANOMATERIALS 2016; 6:nano6030041. [PMID: 28344298 PMCID: PMC5302515 DOI: 10.3390/nano6030041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2015] [Revised: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Rapidly growing global demand for high energy density rechargeable batteries has driven the research toward developing new chemistries and battery systems beyond Li-ion batteries. Due to the advantages of delivering more than one electron and giving more charge capacity, the multivalent systems have gained considerable attention. At the same time, affordability, ease of fabrication and safety aspects have also directed researchers to focus on aqueous electrolyte based multivalent intercalation batteries. There have been a decent number of publications disclosing capabilities and challenges of several multivalent battery systems in aqueous electrolytes, and while considering an increasing interest in this area, here, we present a brief overview of their recent progress, including electrode chemistries, functionalities and challenges.
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The electrochemical behavior of TiO2-NTAs electrode in H+ and Al3+ coexistent aqueous solution. Electrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2015.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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