articleAdvanced MaterialsJun 30, 2016GREEN OA

An Overview and Future Perspectives of Aluminum Batteries

Technische Universität Berlin · Solvionic (France) · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

A critical overview of the latest developments in the aluminum battery technologies is reported. The substitution of lithium with alternative metal anodes characterized by lower cost and higher abundance is nowadays one of the most widely explored paths to reduce the cost of electrochemical storage systems and enable long-term sustainability. Aluminum based secondary batteries could be a viable alternative to the present Li-ion technology because of their high volumetric capacity (8040 mAh cm(-3) for Al vs 2046 mAh cm(-3) for Li). Additionally, the low cost aluminum makes these batteries appealing for large-scale electrical energy storage. Here, we describe the evolution of the various aluminum systems,…

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  • Materials science
  • Battery (electricity)
  • Energy storage
  • Electrolyte
  • Anode
  • Nanotechnology
  • Lithium (medication)
  • Electrochemistry
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