Author/Authors :
Saei Fard ، Leyla Department of Organic and Biochemistry - Faculty of Chemistry - University of Tabriz , Peighambardoust ، Naeimeh Sadat Koç University Boron and Advanced Materials Applications and Research Center (KUBAM) , Jang ، Ho Won Department of Materials Science and Engineering - Seoul National University , Dehghan ، Alireza Department of Research and Development - Applied research center of the geological survey of Iran , Nehzat Khosh Saligheh ، Niloufar Shomal University , Iranpour ، Marjan Department of Agricultural Machinery Mechanics - Univesity of Tehran , Isvand Rajabi ، Mitra Islamic Azad University, Dezful Branch
Abstract :
Digital cameras, laptop computers, cellular phones, as well as many portable electronic devices require batteries for powering. Based on the electrolyte type, electrolytic batteries can be categorized into solid-based, liquid-based, and ionic-based batteries. Aluminum ion batteries (AIBs) have some promising properties such as low cost, high safety, and high specific volumetric capacity. Nevertheless, in order for AIBs to be extensively used, developing novel electrode materials possessing high energy density is required. This is mainly dependent on the cathode materials. However, these cathode materials have some drawbacks such as structural decomposition, low battery capacity, low discharge voltage, and volume expansion resulting from the intercalation of large-sized ions. Therefore, future research might concentrate on the investigation of cheaper electrolyte and novel cathode materials for enhancement of energy density and working voltage. This review focuses on the recently developed cathodes, particularly, composite cathode materials, including graphite, CuS, V2O5, Li3VO4@C, VS4/rGO, and Ni3S2/graphene.
Keywords :
Liquid electrolyte , Solid electrolyte , Ionic electrolyte , Aluminum , ion battery , Composite cathodes
