A proof of concept for low-cost rechargeable aqueous aluminium-ion batteries

In an effort to develop Al 3 + ion-based rechargeable electrochemical cells, there is massive exploration of appropriate electrode materials in contemporary times. Aluminium is a natural choice due to its high abundance, low cost and easy processing. Herein, the working of rechargeable aqueous alumi...

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Published in:Bulletin of materials science 2020-12, Vol.43 (1), p.26, Article 26
Main Authors: Nandi, Sunny, Lahan, Homen, Das, Shyamal K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum-ion batteries
Aqueous electrolytes
Batteries
Chemistry and Materials Science
Electrochemical cells
Electrode materials
Electrodes
Electrolytes
Electrolytic cells
Engineering
Experiments
Graphene
Graphite
Low cost
Materials Science
Rechargeable batteries
Scanning electron microscopy
Titanium dioxide
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Summary:In an effort to develop Al 3 + ion-based rechargeable electrochemical cells, there is massive exploration of appropriate electrode materials in contemporary times. Aluminium is a natural choice due to its high abundance, low cost and easy processing. Herein, the working of rechargeable aqueous aluminium-ion batteries which comprise graphite from pencil sketch as the cathode, TiO 2 as the anode and an Al 3 + ion conducting aqueous electrolyte is demonstrated for the first time. The aluminium-ion cell delivers a discharge voltage of 1.5 V and stable specific capacities of 25 mAh g - 1 over 1000 cycles. This proof of concept emphasizes on the possibility of achieving sustainable, easy to assemble and low-cost rechargeable batteries.
ISSN:0250-4707
0973-7669
DOI:10.1007/s12034-019-1988-9