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Electrochemical neutralization energy: from concept to devices.
Yichun Ding1, Pingwei Cai1, Zhenhai Wen1
1CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China. wen@fjirsm.ac.cn.
Chemical Society Reviews
|December 21, 2020
Summary
Electrochemical neutralization energy (ENE) enhances aqueous devices by converting heat from acid-base reactions into electricity. This review explores ENE
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Aqueous electrochemical devices offer eco-friendly, cost-effective, and safe energy storage.
- Key challenges include expanding potential windows, increasing energy density, and reducing electrolysis energy consumption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concept of electrochemical neutralization energy (ENE).
- To review the development, thermodynamics, principles, and applications of ENE.
- To summarize recent advancements in ENE-assisted fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and electrolytic cells.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ENE and aqueous electrochemical devices.
- Analysis of thermodynamic fundamentals and operating principles of ENE.
- Summarization of progress in ENE-assisted device configurations and applications.
Main Results:
- Decoupled acid-base asymmetric electrolytes enable electrochemical conversion of neutralization heat to electricity.
- ENE shows potential for improving performance across various aqueous electrochemical devices.
- Recent progress highlights applications in fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and electrolyzers.
Conclusions:
- ENE offers a novel approach to enhance aqueous electrochemical energy devices.
- Further research into ENE mechanisms and device design is crucial for high-performance systems.
- This review provides foundational knowledge for researchers entering the field of ENE.
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