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Electrochemically and Bioelectrochemically Induced Ammonium Recovery
Published on: January 22, 2015
The Emergence of Aqueous Ammonium-Ion Batteries
Jin Han1,2, Alberto Varzi1,2, Stefano Passerini1,2
1Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
Abstract:
Aqueous ammonium-ion (NH4 + ) batteries (AAIB) are a recently emerging technology that utilize the abundant electrode resources and the fast diffusion kinetics of NH4 + to deliver an excellent rate performance at a low cost. Although significant progress has been made on AAIBs, the technology is still limited by various challenges. In this Minireview, the most recent advances are comprehensively summarized and discussed, including cathode and anode materials as well as the electrolytes. Finally, a perspective on possible solutions for the current limitations of AAIBs is provided.
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