Zinc–Bromine Rechargeable Batteries: From Device Configuration, Electrochemistry, Material to Performance Evaluation

Abstract

Highlights A comprehensive discussion of the recent advances in zinc–bromine rechargeable batteries with flow or non-flow electrolytes is presented. The fundamental electrochemical aspects including the key challenges and promising solutions in both zinc and bromine half-cells are reviewed. The key performance metrics of ZBRBs and assessment methods using various ex situ and in situ/operando techniques are also discussed.

Keywords

• Zinc–bromine rechargeable batteries
• Cell configurations
• Electrochemical property
• Performance metrics
• Assessment methods