Enhancing Aluminium-Ion Battery Performance with Carbon Xerogel Cathodes

This study presents groundbreaking results in the field of rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries, achieving stable capacities exceeding 300 mAh g−1 for more than 300 cycles. The key to this achievement lies in the utilization of tailor-made carbon materials and a urea-AlCl3-based electrolyte. The art...

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Autores: Almodóvar, Paloma, Rey-Raap, Natalia, Flores López, Samantha Lizette, Sotillo, Belén, Santos, Lara, Tinoco, Miguel, Ramírez-Castellanos, Julio, Álvarez-Serrano, Inmaculada, López, María Luisa, Cameán Martínez, Ignacio, Arenillas de la Puente, Ana, Chacón, Joaquín, García Suárez, Ana Beatriz
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/383320
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/383320
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85197151365
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:rechargeable
Al-ion battery
carbon xerogel
cathode
nitrogen
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Sumario:This study presents groundbreaking results in the field of rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries, achieving stable capacities exceeding 300 mAh g−1 for more than 300 cycles. The key to this achievement lies in the utilization of tailor-made carbon materials and a urea-AlCl3-based electrolyte. The article investigates the optimal physicochemical properties of the active material necessary for effective electrodes for these aluminium-ion batteries. This investigation employs a wide range of materials characterization techniques (XRD, SEM-EDX, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, Hg porosimetry, XPS, FTIR, Raman and TEM-EDX) and electrochemical performance analyses to delve into the subject. These findings represent a significant improvement in the capacity of aluminium-ion batteries, bringing us closer to their implementation and commercialization. This achievement is attributed to the utilization of readily available, cost-effective, and non-corrosive materials. The ability to customize carbon xerogels and the use of the urea-AlCl3 electrolyte offer promising avenues for the practical implementation of these advanced battery technologies, leading to further enhancements in their performance and widespread adoption in various applications.