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  • Materials Science and Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage Technologies

Background:

  • Calcium batteries utilize abundant Ca, offering high capacity and safety for large-scale energy storage.
  • Advancements in electrolytes and anodes bring calcium battery technology closer to practical use.
  • Developing high-performance cathode materials remains a significant challenge due to sluggish ion kinetics and lattice instability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review strategies for developing novel cathode materials for calcium rechargeable batteries.
  • To highlight materials enabling reversible Ca2+ accommodation for high energy output.
  • To provide insights for future research in advanced calcium battery cathodes.

Main Methods:

  • Summarization of representative strategies for novel cathode material development.
  • Classification of cathode materials into intercalation-type and conversion-type.
  • Analysis of cathode material performances and drawbacks.

Main Results:

  • Identified intercalation-type cathodes: layered structures, polyanionic compounds, Prussian blue analogues.
  • Identified conversion-type cathodes: organic materials, sulfur, and oxygen.
  • Scrutinized performances and drawbacks of various cathode types.

Conclusions:

  • Strategic identification of cathode materials is crucial for unlocking calcium battery potential.
  • Current advancements and challenges in cathode material development are outlined.
  • Suggestions are provided for future studies to enhance calcium rechargeable battery performance.