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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Anode-free batteries (AFBs) are a promising next-generation energy storage technology.
  • They offer potential advantages in energy density, cost, and sustainability over conventional batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a critical overview of recent advancements in liquid and solid-state electrolyte AFBs.
  • To analyze practical cell performance, advantages, and challenges of the AFB concept.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on anode-free battery technologies.
  • Analysis of electrochemical performance, degradation mechanisms, and interface phenomena.
  • Assessment of strategies for optimizing electrode and electrolyte components.

Main Results:

  • Detailed discussion of metal plating/stripping mechanisms and degradation at the negative current collector.
  • Examination of the influence of positive electrodes, electrolytes, and interfaces on overall cell performance.
  • Identification of key challenges in achieving stable cycling and practical implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Significant challenges remain in realizing the full potential of AFBs.
  • Further research is needed to address gaps in understanding, data, and standardization for practical device development.
  • Optimizing electrode properties and understanding interface behavior are crucial for stable AFB cycling.