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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Ionic liquids are advanced materials with unique physical and electrochemical properties.
  • These properties make them promising for rechargeable batteries (e.g., lithium-ion, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur, aluminum-ion) and supercapacitors.
  • Optimizing electrolytes is crucial for enhancing energy storage device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a roadmap for ionic liquids in rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors.
  • To highlight progress, techniques, opportunities, and challenges in ionic liquid electrolytes.
  • To guide future research by considering ionic liquid properties and roles in energy storage.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of current research on ionic liquid electrolytes.
  • Identification of critical techniques for electrolyte development and characterization.
  • Consideration of ionic liquid applications across various energy storage devices.

Main Results:

  • Ionic liquids can function as electrolyte salts, additives, or solvents.
  • Their superior properties significantly influence battery and supercapacitor performance.
  • A comprehensive understanding of ionic liquid roles is key for optimization.

Conclusions:

  • Ionic liquid electrolytes are vital for next-generation rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors.
  • This roadmap offers guidance for developing high-performance, ionic liquid-based energy storage systems.
  • Future research should focus on tailoring ionic liquid properties for specific energy storage applications.