Open AccessA review of the energy storage aspects of chemical elements for lithium-ion based batteries
Author(s) -
Tariq Bashir,
Sara Adeeba Ismail,
Yuheng Song,
Rana Muhammad Irfan,
Shiqi Yang,
Shaowen Zhou,
Zhao Jian-qing,
Lijun Gao
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
energy materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2770-5900
DOI - 10.20517/energymater.2021.20
Subject(s) - mxenes , battery (electricity) , nanotechnology , energy storage , lithium (medication) , engineering physics , graphene , transition metal , materials science , computer science , chemistry , engineering , physics , thermodynamics , medicine , power (physics) , biochemistry , endocrinology , catalysis
Energy storage devices such as batteries hold great importance for society, owing to their high energy density, environmental benignity and low cost. However, critical issues related to their performance and safety still need to be resolved. The periodic table of elements is pivotal to chemistry, physics, biology and engineering and represents a remarkable scientific breakthrough that sheds light on the fundamental laws of nature. Here, we provide an overview of the role of the most prominent elements, including s-block, p-block, transition and inner-transition metals, as electrode materials for lithium-ion battery systems regarding their perspective applications and fundamental properties. We also outline hybrid materials, such as MXenes, transition metal oxides, alloys and graphene oxide. Finally, the challenges and prospects of each element and their derivatives and hybrids for future battery systems are discussed, which may provide guidance towards green, low-cost, versatile and sustainable energy storage devices.