Lithium carbon dioxide (Li-CO) batteries, noted for their high discharge voltage of approximately 2.8 V and substantial theoretical specific energy of 1876 Wh kg, represent a promising avenue for new energy sources and CO emission reduction. However, the practical application of these batteries faces significant hurdles, particularly at high current densities and over extended cycle lives, due to their complex reaction mechanisms and slow kinetics. This paper delves into the recent advancements in cathode catalysts for Li-CO batteries, with a specific focus on the designing philosophy from composition, geometry, and homogeneity of the catalysts to the proper test conditions and real-world application. It surveys the possible catalytic mechanisms, giving readers a brief introduction of how the energy is stored and released as well as the critical exploration of the relationship between material properties and performances. Specifically, optimization and standardization of test conditions for Li-CO battery research is highlighted to enhance data comparability, which is also critical to facilitate the practical application of Li-CO batteries. This review aims to bring up inspiration from previous work to advance the design of more effective and sustainable cathode catalysts, tailored to meet the practical demands of Li-CO batteries.
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
January 2025
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, United States.
Rechargeable Li-CO batteries face challenges of sluggish reaction kinetics and poor rechargeability. Highly efficient electrocatalysts are urgently needed to decompose the discharge product, LiCO. Mn-based transition metal oxides are regarded as promising candidates for improving the cycle performance and reaction kinetics of Li-CO batteries.
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December 2024
National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China. Electronic address:
Due to the high theoretical energy density, lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO) batteries provide unique advantages when using CO to generate electricity. However, the issues with lithium dendrite generated by uneven deposition and quick cathode passivation continue to impede the development of Li-CO batteries. In this work, a Janus separator with dual functionalities is created using an in-situ growth and hydrothermal technique.
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December 2024
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
To alleviate the energy crisis and control environmental pollution raised by spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the development of efficient and economic methods for their recycling is crucial for sustainable development of new energy industry. Herein, a combined pyro - hydrometallurgical process was adopted for recovery of valuable metal elements for spent LiNiCoMnO (NCM523). Different from conventional pyrometallurgical methods with high temperature and energy consumption, the NHHSO roasting strategy works at 400 °C and achieves remarkable leaching efficiencies of Li, Co, Mn, and Ni achieved 97.
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December 2024
College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China; School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213032, China. Electronic address:
The evolution of energy structure and the push for carbon neutrality have triggered an urgent call for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, reclaiming end-of-life LIBs with high purity, high efficiency, and low environmental impact, particularly by eliminating chemical reagent usage and promoting a closed-loop carbon footprint, is challenging. Herein, we proposed a strategy that couples the carbon capture (CC) process with an electrochemically enhanced membrane distillation system (ECMD).
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December 2024
State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
MXenes are promising cathodes for Li-CO batteries owing to their high electrical conductivity and efficient CO activation function. However, the effects of adsorption and electronic structures of MXene on the full life cycle of Li-CO batteries have been rarely investigated. Here, we employ a coregulation approach to enhance the adsorption-decomposition of lithium carbonate (LiCO) by introducing Zn and Cl surface groups onto the TiC MXene (Zn-TiCCl) catalyst.
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