Advances of aqueous batteries with non-metallic cation charge carriers

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2021.0228

Abstract

Abstract:

Aqueous batteries have attracted interest due to their environmental friendliness, safety, and low cost. The charge carrier is an important component of rechargeable batteries, affecting the reaction mechanism and performance. Non-metallic cations such as NH₄⁺, H⁺, H₃O⁺ have received little attention in comparison to aqueous batteries that use metal-ion charge carriers. Compared with metal-ion charge carriers, non-metallic cations with smaller ionic radius and lower molar mass, showing higher ion diffusion rate, long cycling life, and low manufacturing costs. However, developing suitable cathode electrode materials for the insertion of non-metal charge carriers remains a challenge. In this section, we reviewed and investigated recent references in the field. First, we introduced and compared the differences between metal charge carriers and non-metal charge carriers; second, we summarized the most recent advances in the exploration and development of cathode materials for aqueous batteries with non-metallic charge carriers. The new proposed battery chemistry and reaction mechanism will be highlighted and introduced. To summarize, we proposed that optimizing the structure of electrolytes and expanding the voltage range of electrolytes could significantly improve the electrochemical performance of aqueous non-metallic batteries.

Key words: non-metallic cations, aqueous batteries, electrode materials, electrochemistry, structure optimization

CLC Number:

TM 911

Shiying ZHAN, Dongxu YU, Nan CHEN, Fei DU. Advances of aqueous batteries with non-metallic cation charge carriers[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2021, 10(6): 2144-2155.

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