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Title: Design Principles and Applications of Next‐Generation High‐Energy‐Density Batteries Based on Liquid Metals

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

Abstract Increasing need for the renewable energy supply accelerated the thriving studies of Li‐ion batteries, whereas if the high‐energy‐density Li as well as alkali metals should be adopted as battery electrodes is still under fierce debate for safety concerns. Recently, a group of low‐melting temperature metals and alloys that are in liquid phase at or near room‐temperature are being reported for battery applications, by which the battery energy could be improved without significant dendrite issue. Besides the dendrite‐free feature, liquid metals can also promise various high‐energy‐density battery designs on the basis of unique materials properties. In this review, the design principles for liquid metals‐based batteries from mechanical, electrochemical, and thermodynamical aspects are provided. With the understanding of the theoretical basis, currently reported relevant designs are summarized and analyzed focusing on the working mechanism, effectiveness evaluation, and novel application. An overview of the state‐of‐the‐art liquid metal battery developments and future prospects is also provided in the end as a reference for further research explorations.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0019019
OSTI ID:
1786247
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 29 Vol. 33; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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