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Title: Electrocatalysts for Nonaqueous Lithium–Air Batteries: Status, Challenges, and Perspective

Journal Article · · ACS Catalysis, 2(5):844–857
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cs300036v· OSTI ID:1040962

Li-air battery has recently emerged as a potentially transformational energy storage technology for both transportation and stationary energy storage applications due to its very high specific energy. However, its practical application is currently limited by the poor power capability, poor cyclability and low energy efficiency, all of which are largely determined by interfacial reactions on oxygen electrocatalysts in air electrode. In this article, we review the fundamental understanding of oxygen electrocatalysis in nonaqueous electrolytes, the status and challenges of oxygen electrocatalysts, and provide a perspective on new electrocatalysts design and development.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1040962
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-85236; 47414; KC0203020; EB4216000; TRN: US201211%%292
Journal Information:
ACS Catalysis, 2(5):844–857, Vol. 2, Issue 5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English