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Perspective—On the Need for Reliability and Safety Studies of Grid-Scale Aqueous Batteries

Journal Article · · Journal of the Electrochemical Society (Online)
Li-ion batteries currently dominate electrochemical energy storage for grid-scale applications, but there are promising aqueous battery technologies on the path to commercial adoption. Though aqueous batteries are considered lower risk, they can still undergo problematic degradation processes. This perspective details the degradation that aqueous batteries can experience during normal and abusive operation, and how these processes can even lead to cascading failure. We outline methods for studying these phenomena at the material and single-cell level. Considering reliability and safety studies early in technology development will facilitate translation of emerging aqueous batteries from the lab to the field.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1671813
Report Number(s):
SAND2020--5216J; 686170
Journal Information:
Journal of the Electrochemical Society (Online), Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society (Online) Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 167; ISSN 1945-7111
Publisher:
IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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