Lithium-CO2 batteries and beyond

Anil D. Pathak; Pashupati R. Adhikari; Wonbong Choi; Wonbong Choi

doi:10.3389/fenrg.2023.1150737

Frontiers in Energy Research (Mar 2023)

Lithium-CO2 batteries and beyond

Anil D. Pathak,
Pashupati R. Adhikari,
Wonbong Choi,
Wonbong Choi

Affiliations

Anil D. Pathak: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
Pashupati R. Adhikari: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
Wonbong Choi: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
Wonbong Choi: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1150737
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11

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Li-CO2 batteries with a theoretical energy density of 1,876 Wh kg−1 are attractive as a promising energy storage strategy and as an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by CO2 reduction and the formation of discharge product Li2CO3 and carbon. This article provides critical perspectives on the development of Li-CO2 batteries as well as a description of current issues and challenges associated with cathode catalysts, electrolyte, and anode for Li-CO2 batteries. Furthermore, the development and deployment of materials to overcome these challenges of Li-CO2 batteries are discussed briefly. Finally, a systematic analysis of beyond Li-CO2 batteries (other Metal-CO2 batteries) as a potential research direction in the development of energy storage and CO2 fixation and utilization in practical applications is provided.

Published in Frontiers in Energy Research

ISSN: 2296-598X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: General Works
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/energy-research

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