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Title: Ambient‐Temperature Energy Storage with Polyvalent Metal–Sulfur Chemistry

Journal Article · · Small Methods
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  1. Materials Science &, Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA

Abstract Electrochemical energy storage with ambient‐ or room‐temperature (RT) non‐aqueous sulfur chemistry has attracted much attention. In addition to the great attention to lithium–sulfur chemistry and sodium–sulfur chemistry, the attention toward polyvalent metal–sulfur chemistry has increased. RT sulfur batteries with magnesium, calcium, and aluminum anodes are of particular interest. In comparison to alkali metal (lithium and sodium) anodes, magnesium, calcium, and aluminum offer multiple advantageous features in terms of safety, abundance, and cost. Therefore, rechargeable battery systems with magnesium–sulfur (Mg–S), calcium–sulfur (Ca–S), and aluminum–sulfur (Al–S) chemistries are promising low‐cost options for large‐scale electrical energy storage. However, the research on these battery chemistries/technologies is still in its infancy and is currently hampered by many critical challenges. Here, the historical development, fundamental principles, recent progress, and key challenges of Mg–S, Ca–S, and Al–S batteries are summarized. Similarities and differences between the alkali metal (Li, Na, and K)–sulfur chemistries and the polyvalent metal (Mg, Ca, and Al)–sulfur chemistries are discussed. Finally, future research and development directions are suggested.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
DE‐SC0005397
OSTI ID:
1399277
Journal Information:
Small Methods, Journal Name: Small Methods Vol. 1 Journal Issue: 11; ISSN 2366-9608
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 28 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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