Research progress of carbon-based materials in aluminum-ion batteries

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2020.0365

Abstract

Abstract:

Carbon-based materials are widely used as cathode materials for aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) because of their easy availability and structural diversity. In this article, we summarize the vital roles of carbon-based materials in the application of AIBs, review the aluminum storage mechanism and the research progress of carbon materials as aluminum-ion electrode materials, and focus on regulating the structure of electrode materials to improve the electrochemical performance of batteries. Furthermore, improving the electrochemical performance of electrode materials through structural design is emphasized. In terms of carbon cathode materials, the influence of the diversity morphology and structure of cathode materials (such as graphite, graphene, and carbon nanotubes) on the electrochemical performance was mainly summarized in this paper. Finally, the problems that need to be solved by carbon-based materials in the field of AIBs are discussed to improve the application performance of AIBs.

Key words: aluminum-ion battery, carbon-based material, aluminum storage mechanism, structural design, electrochemical performance

CLC Number:

TM 911

Chunyan YANG, Yunlong MA, Xiaoqiong FENG, Shiying ZHANG, Changsheng AN, Jingfeng LI. Research progress of carbon-based materials in aluminum-ion batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2021, 10(2): 432-439.

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