Citation

He P, Zhang T, Jiang J, Zhou H. J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 2016; 7(7): 1267-1280.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Chemical Society)

DOI

10.1021/acs.jpclett.6b00080

PMID

26977713

Abstract

Energy storage of Li-ion battery is strictly limited by chemistry of electrode materials and hardly meets the growing demand of long distance transportation. During the past decade, Li-air batteries with hybrid electrolyte have attracted a deal of attentions due to their superiorly high capacity. Introducing the aqueous solutions and ceramic lithium super-ionic conductor to Li-air batteries can circumvent some drawbacks of conventional Li-air batteries such as decomposition of organic liquid electrolytes, corrosion of Li metal from humidity, and insoluble discharge product blocking air electrode. The performance of this smart design battery depends essentially on property and structure of the cell components (i.e., hybrid electrolyte, Li anode, and air cathode). In recent years, towards aqueous electrolyte based Li-air batteries, extensive efforts have been dedicated to developing high catalytic activity of cathode as well as enhancing conductivity and stability of hybrid electrolyte. Herein, the progress of all aspects of Li-air batteries with hybrid electrolytes is reviewed. Moreover, some suggestions and concepts are provided for tailored design that is expected to promote the research of this field.

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