Aluminum and lithium sulfur batteries: a review of recent progress and future directions

Abstract

Advanced materials with various micro-/nanostructures have attracted plenty of attention for decades in energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries (ion- or sulfur based batteries) and supercapacitors. To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries, it is uttermost important to develop advanced electrode materials. Moreover, the cathode material is also important that it restricts the efficiency and practical application of aluminum-ion batteries. Among the potential cathode materials, sulfur has become an important candidate material for aluminum-ion batteries cause of its considerable specific capacity. Two-dimensional materials are currently potential candidates as electrodes from lab-scale experiments to possible pragmatic theoretical studies. In this review, the fundamental principles, historical progress, latest developments, and major problems in Li–S and Al–S batteries are reviewed. Finally, future directions in terms of the experimental and theoretical applications have prospected.

Nanoparticle-enhanced multifunctional nanocarbons—recent advances on electrochemical energy storage applications

“…In the case of supercapacitors, the electrode materials can be used in both symmetric and asymmetric configurations which is discussed in detail. While NPs/NC composites are emerging as potential electrode materials for the electrochemical energy storage devices [3][4][5], there are limited number of reviews available with this specific focus [11]. Till now, the available reviews in the literature are on metal/metal oxide-decorated graphene for supercapacitors [11], metal/metal oxide NPs composited with porous carbon for supercapacitors [28], and partially discussions on the metal oxide/graphene composite anode for the Na + -ion battery [29], graphene-NPs for supercapacitors and Li + -ion battery [30] etc.…”

“…Electrochemical energy storage technology is one of the promising solutions for sustainable and green energy in the period of global energy crisis [1]. Batteries, supercapacitors and metal-ion capacitors are the three major types of devices that have drawn significant attention from the industrial and academic community [2][3][4][5]. However, these devices suffer from several limitations as elucidated by the Ragone plot (figure 1(A)).…”

Exploration of the Unique Structural Chemistry of Sulfur Cathode for High‐Energy Rechargeable Beyond‐Li Batteries

“…In contrary to the monovalent ions (e.g., Li or Na), which have been explored up to some extent, the appeal toward divalent (Mg) and trivalent ions (Al) has been overwhelming owing to their remarkable theoretical specific capacities. [39][40][41][42][43] Despite their alluring attributes, the system becomes more complicated and sluggish with increased charge and ionic size. [13] As the viable applications of these metal-sulfur batteries are impeded with severe challenges, sulfur-based technology still needs innovative efforts and in-depth understanding.…”

Zinc–Bromine Batteries: Challenges, Prospective Solutions, and Future

“…Li-ion batteries (LIBs) dominate applications from portable electronics, electric vehicles, and gridscale electricity storage. [1][2][3][4] The future development of LIBs faces DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305561 challenges in a limited supply of required critical elements, such as Li and Co, and safety issues. [5] Various aqueous batteries, such as Fe-Cr, Pb acid, Zn ion, Zn-Ce, and Zn-Br batteries (ZBBs), are attracting interest as alternatives to LIBs because they use earth-abundant elements and offer better safety.…”