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Qiwei Yang1, Zhaoqiang Zhang1, Xiao-Guang Sun2
1Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. xinghb@zju.edu.cn.
Ionic liquids (ILs) and their derived materials offer enhanced safety and performance for lithium and sodium batteries. These advanced materials are crucial for developing next-generation energy storage solutions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Growing demand for advanced energy storage in electronics and electric vehicles.
- Need for improved safety and performance in lithium and sodium batteries.
- Ionic liquids (ILs) possess unique properties like low volatility and high conductivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the applications of ILs and derived materials in various battery types.
- To highlight recent advancements in IL-based battery components.
- To discuss future challenges and opportunities in IL-enhanced batteries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ionic liquids and their applications in battery technology.
- Analysis of IL-derived materials, including poly(ionic liquids) and ionogels.
- Examination of ILs as components for electrodes, electrolytes, and interphases.
Main Results:
- ILs and derived materials show promise for improving safety, energy density, and stability in Li/Na-ion, dual-ion, Li/Na-S, and Li/Na-air batteries.
- These materials can function as electrolytes, electrodes, solid-electrolyte interphases, and more.
- ILs offer tunable properties for customized battery designs.
Conclusions:
- Ionic liquids and their derivatives are versatile materials for next-generation battery development.
- Further research into challenges and opportunities can unlock the full potential of ILs in energy storage.
- ILs are key to designing safer, high-performance lithium and sodium batteries.
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