Perspective—Are Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries with Aqueous Electrolytes Possible?
Author(s) -
Jasmin Smajic,
Pedro M. F. J. Costa
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the electrochemical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.258
H-Index - 271
eISSN - 1945-7111
pISSN - 0013-4651
DOI - 10.1149/1945-7111/ac6702
Subject(s) - anode , electrolyte , perspective (graphical) , aqueous solution , energy density , energy storage , nanotechnology , current (fluid) , materials science , process engineering , biochemical engineering , computer science , engineering physics , chemistry , engineering , electrical engineering , electrode , physics , power (physics) , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence
Aqueous aluminum (Al) batteries are promising as a low cost, high energy density, and safe energy storage solution. However, significant challenges persist in using Al anodes with water-based electrolytes in acidic regimes. Several approaches have been put forward to resolve these obstacles, but there is an ongoing debate on their viability. Here, we outline the current understanding of the best-performing systems and suggest future research directions.
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