Fundamental understanding and practical challenges of anionic redox activity in Li-ion batteries

Gaurav Assat and Jean-Marie Tarascon ()
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Gaurav Assat: Collège de France, Chimie du Solide et de l’Energie—UMR CNRS 8260
Jean-Marie Tarascon: Collège de France, Chimie du Solide et de l’Energie—UMR CNRS 8260

Nature Energy, 2018, vol. 3, issue 5, 373-386

Abstract: Abstract Our increasing dependence on lithium-ion batteries for energy storage calls for continual improvements in the performance of their positive electrodes, which have so far relied solely on cationic redox of transition-metal ions for driving the electrochemical reactions. Great hopes have recently been placed on the emergence of anionic redox—a transformational approach for designing positive electrodes as it leads to a near-doubling of capacity. But questions have been raised about the fundamental origins of anionic redox and whether its full potential can be realized in applications. In this Review, we discuss the underlying science that triggers a reversible and stable anionic redox activity. Furthermore, we highlight its practical limitations and outline possible approaches for improving such materials and designing new ones. We also summarize their chances for market implementation in the face of the competing nickel-based layered cathodes that are prevalent today.

Date: 2018
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