Recent Research Progress on Non-aqueous Lithium-Air Batteries from Argonne National Laboratory

Energies

Jun Lu¹ 

关键词: Li-air battery;    aprotic electrolyte;    air-breathing cathode;    oxygen crossover;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en6116016

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Rechargeable non-aqueous Li-air battery technology offers potential advantages over other existing battery systems in terms of specific energy and energy density, which could enable the driving range of an electric vehicle to be comparable to that of gasoline vehicles. Development of efficient cathode catalysts and stable electrolytes for the Li-air battery has been intensively investigated for the past several years, and a number of review articles covering different topics are already available. This review mainly focuses on the research activities on rechargeable non-aqueous Li-air batteries at Argonne National Laboratory, with the emphasis on the gains in understanding of electrolyte decomposition, the structure and magnetic properties of lithium peroxide (Li₂O₂), development of an air-breathing cathode, and the effect of oxygen crossover on the lithium anode. Insights from this research have led to the improvement of the electrochemical performance of Li-air batteries. Promising paths for future work on rechargeable Li-air batteries are also discussed.

【 授权许可】

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