Abstract
Aluminum-air batteries (AABs) are regarded as attractive candidates for usage as an electric vehicle power source due to their high theoretical energy density (8100 Wh kg−1), which is considerably higher than that of lithium-ion batteries. However, AABs have several issues with commercial applications. In this review, we outline the difficulties and most recent developments in AABs technology, including electrolytes and aluminum anodes, as well as their mechanistic understanding. First, the impact of the Al anode and alloying on battery performance is discussed. Then we focus on the impact of electrolytes on battery performances. The possibility of enhancing electrochemical performances by adding inhibitors to electrolytes is also investigated. Additionally, the use of aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes in AABs is also discussed. Finally, the challenges and potential future research areas for the advancement of AABs are suggested.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e202300005 |
Journal | Chemical Record |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 The Chemical Society of Japan & Wiley-VCH GmbH.
Keywords
- air batteries
- alloy
- aluminum
- anode
- electrolytes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- Materials Chemistry