Challenges and benefits of post-lithium-ion batteries. (16th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walter, Marc; Kovalenko, Maksym V.; Kravchyk, Kostiantyn V.
• Is Part Of: New journal of chemistry. Volume 44:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 1677
• Page End: 1683
• Publication Date: 2020-01-16
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chimie -- Périodiques; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c9nj05682c
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1144-0546

Abstract

Abstract : Post-Li-ion batteries based on Na, Mg, and Al offer substantial electrochemical and economic advantages in comparison with Li-ion batteries. Abstract : At present, rechargeable batteries composed of sodium, magnesium and aluminum are gaining attention as potentially less toxic and more economical alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. From this perspective, the last two decades have seen a surge of reports on various anodes and cathodes for post-lithium-ion batteries, including sodium-, magnesium-, and aluminum-ion batteries. Moreover, the new electrochemical concept of dual-ion batteries, such as magnesium–sodium and aluminum–graphite dual-ion batteries, has recently attracted considerable attention. In this focus article, the operational mechanisms of post-lithium-ion batteries are discussed and compared with lithium-ion technology, along with core challenges currently limiting their development and benefits of their practical deployment.