This perspective points out the potential of solid-state Na-air/O 2 batteries for powering next-generation storage devices, highlighting their high energy density, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The challenges faced by Na-air/O 2 batteries, including liquid electrolyte instability, O 2 /O 2 − crossover, Na anode passivation, and dendritic growth are addressed.
In summary, the air stability of battery materials is a critical issue during the fabrication of solid-state batteries and can be enhanced using surface coating., and the exploration of novel battery materials with excellent air stability will expedite the commercialization of solid-state batteries.
Zinc-air battery is essentially the breathing battery, for which the bionic ideas may guide the future development. Herein, derived from the mechanism of alveoli, the solid-state electrolyte modified with Gemini bio-surfactants created a stable interface, which has extended the cycle life of battery for two times.
Solid-state metal–air batteries have important potential applications due to their high energy density and high safety. However, there are still many challenges for metal–air batteries due to metal dendrites, interface side reactions, and reasonable electrolyte development.
Although the primary Zn–air battery has long been commercialized, the secondary Zn–air battery is still in its infancy. The volume deformation and Zn dendrite of metal zinc in the process of deposition/dissolution is always the key to the development of secondary zinc batteries.
However, there are still many challenges for metal–air batteries due to metal dendrites, interface side reactions, and reasonable electrolyte development. For solid-state metal–air batteries, the following aspects should be focused on in the future. Characteristics, challenges, and strategies of three types of solid-state metal–air batteries.
The acid-alkaline dual-gel Al-air and Zn-air batteries provide ∼0.5 V higher voltage. The acid-salt dual-gel Mg-air battery shows both higher voltage and longer lifetime. The retarded ion diffusion inside gel contributes to the dual electrolyte stability. A flexible dual-gel metal-air battery is also successfully demonstrated.
This perspective points out the potential of solid-state Na-air/O 2 batteries for powering next-generation storage devices, highlighting their high energy density, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The challenges faced by Na-air/O 2 batteries, including liquid electrolyte instability, O 2 /O 2 − crossover, Na anode passivation, and dendritic growth are addressed.
Q. Wang et al., (2022) have developed a high-rate and robust quasi-solid-state Zn-air battery with atomically dispersed cobalt sites anchored on wrinkled nitrogen-doped …
Air Energy aims to address significant challenges posed by traditional lithium-ion batteries, including low energy density, high weight, and safety risks due to flammable …
An innovative dual-gel electrolyte design is proposed in this work for solid-state metal-air batteries, which utilizes the acid-alkaline dual-gel for the Al-air and Zn-air batteries, and the acid-salt dual-gel for the Mg-air battery. During battery storage, a plastic thin-film can be used for dual-gel separation, which can be removed before ...
In this review, we will focus on the development and challenges of solid-state lithium-air batteries (SSLABs), providing an overview of various types of SSEs and discussing the interfacial issues within SSLABs along with potential solutions, and finally propose strategies and outlooks for advanced SSLABs. It is expected that this review will provide a systematic …
Solid-state electrolyte modified with Gemini bio-surfactants for better performance. The cycle-life of rechargeable zinc-air battery has been extended for two times. Novel structural design of placing air-electrode inside realized compact integration. More practical design concepts direct the development of advanced zinc-air battery.
The solid-state zinc-air battery was first charge–discharge cycled for 20 h. After that, the solid-state electrolyte was taken out and transferred into a ROS detection solution containing benzoic acid and Fe 2+. After soaking for 5 min, the fluorescence enhancement was detected in the solution. As shown in Fig. 6 a, the solution soaked the PVA gel (after battery …
The key progress, electrochemical mechanisms, and main challenges of solid-state metal–air batteries are summarized to emphasize the energy density, material cost, carbon footprint, energy consumptio...
The key progress, electrochemical mechanisms, and main challenges of solid-state metal–air batteries are summarized to emphasize the energy density, material cost, carbon footprint, energy consumptio...
Tests have shown that the new solid-state sodium-air battery achieves energy efficiency of more than 86% at 0.1 mA/cm2 over 100 cycles. It also showed a superior kinetic capacity through the in situ formed catholyte, which has a rapid conduction of the sodium ions within the electrode.
Solid-state metal–air batteries have emerged as a research hotspot due to their high energy density and high safety. Moreover, side reactions caused by infiltrated gases (O 2, H 2 O, or CO 2) and safety issues caused by liquid electrolyte leakage will be eliminated radically.
Scientists from the Institute of Physics and the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new type of …
The experimental high-voltage aqueous battery, built as a joint effort of the Institute of Physics and the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is …
The solid-state Al-air battery has a similar structure with our previous work except for the electrolyte part [37]. As shown in Fig. 1 b, the Al foil anode and the air cathode were attached to plastic shells made of 2 mm-thick polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Both the Al foil area and the cathode window area were 1 cm × 1 cm, which was used for current/power …
Scientists from the Institute of Physics and the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new type of rechargeable battery that brings a revolution in technologies. It may find application, for example, in …
Q. Wang et al., (2022) have developed a high-rate and robust quasi-solid-state Zn-air battery with atomically dispersed cobalt sites anchored on wrinkled nitrogen-doped graphene as the air cathode. The battery also uses a polyacrylamide organohydrogel electrolyte with a hydrogen-bond network modified by dimethyl sulfoxide, allowing for a cycle ...
Air Energy aims to address significant challenges posed by traditional lithium-ion batteries, including low energy density, high weight, and safety risks due to flammable liquid electrolytes. The company''s SS-LAB technology delivers approximately three times the energy density and reduces weight by 300%.
Aqueous-type and all-solid-state primary Mg–air batteries using N-doped nanoporous graphene as air cathodes are assembled. N-doped nanoporous graphene with 50–150 nm pores and ≈99% porosity is found to exhibit a Pt-comparable ORR performance, along with satisfactory durability in both neutral and alkaline media. Remarkably, the all-solid-state …
As a crucial component of solid-state lithium metal batteries, cathodes make a critical contribution to the high energy output of fully-assembled batteries. Nickel-rich layered oxides (LiNi x Co y Mn 1-x-y O 2, x ≥ 0.6) and lithium sulfide (Li 2 S) cathodes have gained significant attention and are widely used in this regard.
Japanese researchers created an all-solid-state rechargeable air battery (SSAB), observing its capacity and durability. The battery''s negative electrode consists of active materials called 2.5-dihydroxy-1.4-benzoquinone (DHBQ) and polymer poly(2.5-dihydroxy-1.4-benzoquinone-3.6-methylene) (PDBM).
Japanese researchers created an all-solid-state rechargeable air battery (SSAB), observing its capacity and durability. The battery''s negative electrode consists of active materials called 2.5-dihydroxy-1.4-benzoquinone …
A European research consortium has produced a prototype solid-state battery using a new manufacturing process that reportedly achieves high energy densities and can be implemented on modern lithium-ion battery production lines. The "SOLiDIFY" consortium, composed of 14 European research institutes and partners, developed a battery with a pouch …
Iron–air batteries are increasingly recognized as a significant technological advancement for renewable energy due to their substantial potential for large-scale energy storage. This review summarizes the current status of iron–air battery technology, with a particular emphasis on the trend toward solid-state configurations. We categorize ...
The experimental high-voltage aqueous battery, built as a joint effort of the Institute of Physics and the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is based on dual-ion electrochemical reactions. The new battery provides a life-cycle of 500 discharge/charge cycles, and its capacity is comparable to that of ...
In view of the superior stability and inherent safety, a solid-state Li–air battery is regarded as a more practical choice compared to the liquid-state counterpart. However, there remain many challenges that retard the development of solid …
As a crucial component of solid-state lithium metal batteries, cathodes make a critical contribution to the high energy output of fully-assembled batteries. Nickel-rich layered oxides (LiNi x Co y Mn 1-x-y O 2, x ≥ 0.6) and …
All-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs) represent a promising next-generation battery technology owing to their high energy density and superior safety characteristics in comparison to conventional lithium-ion batteries utilizing organic electrolytes. 1 As a vital component of ASSLMBs, solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), including oxide, sulfide, …
Solid-state metal–air batteries have emerged as a research hotspot due to their high energy density and high safety. Moreover, side reactions caused by infiltrated gases (O 2, H 2 O, or CO 2) and safety issues caused by …
An innovative dual-gel electrolyte design is proposed in this work for solid-state metal-air batteries, which utilizes the acid-alkaline dual-gel for the Al-air and Zn-air batteries, …
Solid-state electrolyte modified with Gemini bio-surfactants for better performance. The cycle-life of rechargeable zinc-air battery has been extended for two times. …
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