Future BatteriesPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100019
Xiangchi Liu , Lyuming Pan , Haoyao Rao , Yilin Wang
{"title":"A review of transport properties of electrolytes in redox flow batteries","authors":"Xiangchi Liu , Lyuming Pan , Haoyao Rao , Yilin Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Redox flow battery is a competitive grid-level energy storage technique that is especially suitable for large-scale and long-duration energy storage. In redox flow batteries, the energy is stored in the electrolyte electrochemically, which circulates between the reservoir and the electrode, driven by the pump. Therefore, the electrolyte is one of the most important components in redox flow batteries and its physicochemical properties greatly determine the battery performance. Here, the transport properties of various types of electrolytes in redox flow batteries are reviewed, including viscosity, diffusion coefficient, and conductivity. This paper outlines the measuring methods and principles for these fundamental transport properties, provides typical values of viscosity, diffusion coefficient, and conductivity for different types of electrolytes, and examines the impact of those properties on the mass and charge transport as well as the overall battery performance in redox flow batteries. Insightful perspectives are proposed to bridge the electrolyte transport properties to technological relevance for better understanding and optimizing redox flow batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100019"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143131392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100021
Pooja A. Zingare , Kavita N. Pande , D.R. Peshwe , Abhay D. Deshmukh
{"title":"Enhancing capacity stability in redox-mediated supercapacitors through biomass selection","authors":"Pooja A. Zingare , Kavita N. Pande , D.R. Peshwe , Abhay D. Deshmukh","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Utilization of biomass resources as carbon precursor is proved as an effective strategy to synthesize activated carbon with synergy of high specific surface area, hierarchical porous architecture, self doped heteroatom content and high stability. However, lower energy density of biomass derived carbon (BDC) is still remain challenge. Herein, we synthesize biomass derived activated carbon from Xanthosoma violaceum (Blue Taro) leaf stalk (LSXV-AC) by implementing facile green synthesis approach. Owing to naturally rich porous texture, LSXV-AC posses high specific surface area of 860 m<sup>2</sup>g<sup>−1</sup> with average pore size of 2.58 nm. Also, elemental compositions and functional groups of carbon and oxygen present in sample were analysed by EDX analysis and FTIR spectroscopy. The electrochemical activities of electrode were characterized in aqueous 1 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> electrolyte displays specific capacitance of 152.5 Fg<sup>−1</sup> which enhanced 7 times with addition of 0.02 M KI redox active moiety in 1 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> under similar conditions at current density of 1 Ag<sup>−1</sup>. The LSXV-AC electrode delivers very high specific capacitance of 985.60 Fg<sup>−1</sup> at current density of 1 Ag<sup>−1</sup> in 0.02 M KI + 1 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> electrolyte with durable cycle life. Introduction of redox active moiety in aqueous electrolyte can successfully tune the electrochemical performance of activated carbon with the perspective of high specific capacitance, energy density and long cycle life. Moreover, the fabricated symmetric cell achieves highest specific capacitance of 626.08 Fg<sup>−1</sup> at 1 Ag<sup>−1</sup> with a high energy density of 36.73 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> and power density of 1532.91 Wkg<sup>−1</sup>. The symmetric cell possess exceptional cyclic stability of 97 % upto 25,000 cycles in redox mediated electrolyte. Further, the extended cell proficiently glow blue, red, green and orange LEDs manifest broad potential applicability of LSXV-AC electrode. Hence, findings of this work provides promising approach towards development of high performance supercapacitor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100021"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143131393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100016
Yuxuan Yang , Haodong Huang , Zheng Li , Cailin Xiao , Mahmood Ul Haq , Lin Zeng
{"title":"The durability towards anion exchange membrane fuel cells: current status and challenges","authors":"Yuxuan Yang , Haodong Huang , Zheng Li , Cailin Xiao , Mahmood Ul Haq , Lin Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review explores the technical challenges associated with anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), focusing primarily on the durability and longevity of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA). It analyzes both irreversible performance degradation caused by component failure and reversible degradation driven by operational conditions such as water management and carbonation. Additionally, this review outlines a range of experimental and computational diagnostic techniques used to evaluate durability, while suggesting strategies including components development and operating condition optimization to improve both short-term durability and overall performance, contributing to the development of the next generation of AEMFCs for the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100016"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143131397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100012
K.A. Ottoboni, P.V.D. da Cruz, R.N. Faria
{"title":"Optimized fractional order resonant model of supercapacitors based in error dominant frequency mitigation","authors":"K.A. Ottoboni, P.V.D. da Cruz, R.N. Faria","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A fractional order model for supercapacitors and a method for obtaining its parameters were proposed based in the association between a simplified model of one integer order capacitor (RC) with a fractional order parallel RLC impedance. Like all parallel RLC impedances, the fractional order parallel RLC impedance has a resonance frequency, however its response depends substantially on the fractional order, making it an important parameter for fitting the model to experimental data. Through the analysis of experimental galvanostatic charge and discharge curve and the application of a heuristic optimization algorithm, the parameters of the proposed model were obtained, pursuing to remove the main frequency component of the error between the data and the RC simplified model. The results demonstrated that the model obtained actually minimized the dominant frequency of the error and also resulted in a decrease in components at other frequencies, highlighting the advantage of the fractional order applied in the RLC proposed model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100012"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142759210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges and perspectives of biochar anodes for lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Dimitra Vernardou , Georgios Psaltakis , Toshiki Tsubota , Nikolaos Katsarakis , Dimitrios Kalderis","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This perspective explores the applications and potential use cases of biochar an anode in Lithium Ion Batteries (LIBs). The advantages as well as the challenges are investigated and compared to conventional materials such as graphite. We explore the synthesis and processing methods, focusing on its integration potential in LIBs with enhanced stability and capacity as showcased by recent studies. We also address the scalability challenges, the industry integration challenges as well as the environmental benefits of biochar anodes. Through this analysis it becomes evident that biochar is positioned as a promising alternative for efficient storage of energy that’s also sustainable. This creates the path for future research to showcase its importance and realize its true potential as an anode material.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100011"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Na3V2(PO4)3 derived cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs): A review","authors":"Swagata Banerjee, Ram Bilash Choudhary, Sarfaraz Ansari","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Owing to its high energy density, good cycling stability, and abundance of sodium (Na) resources, Na<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub> (NVP) has emerged as an attractive cathode material for Na-ion batteries (SIBs). However, integrating NVP into composite structures has improved its electrochemical performance markedly. Moreover, by addressing issues related to low electronic conductivity and volume expansion during cycling process, these composite materials have increased lifespan and overall efficiency of SIBs manifold. The review article discussed NVP and its composites with different organic and inorganic materials such as conducting polymers, emphasized the production techniques of these materials and assessed their applicability. Limitations and future scope of NVP-based composites were also discussed in brief. The review summarised the major outcomes of recent research and provided insights into the current developments and difficulties of the sector. It also offers potent resolutions to overcome the limitations in the development of high-performance cathode materials for SIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100010"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100009
Aranganathan Viswanathan, Adka Nityananda Shetty
{"title":"The high energy yielding supercapattery of PANI/VO2 binary nanocomposite","authors":"Aranganathan Viswanathan, Adka Nityananda Shetty","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The supercapattery material that is capable of providing high energy density (<em>E</em>) similar to that of batteries involving Li-ion containing organic electrolytes is achieved by using an aqueous electrolyte (1 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>). The supercapattery material is the nanocomposite of composition PANI59.32 %: VO<sub>2</sub>40.68 % (PV) and which is synthesized by an insitu one-step method. The PV nanocomposite exhibited a special feature of increase of energy storage with increase in number of charge/discharge cycles at 0.4 V s<sup><img>1</sup>. The PV exhibited an exceptional durability and robustness up to 16790 cycles at 0.4 V s<sup><img>1</sup>. At 1 A g<sup><img>1</sup>, the PV furnished a specific capacity (<em>Q</em>) of 623.6 C g<sup><img>1</sup>, an <em>E</em> of 103.9 W h kg<sup><img>1</sup> and a power density (<em>P</em>) of 1.200 kW kg<sup><img>1</sup>. In addition, the PV also exhibited an remarkable tolerance to the high applied current load during charging and discharging by withstanding up to 21 A g<sup><img>1</sup> establishing its high rate capability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100009"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100008
Hengyuan Hu , Meisheng Han , Jie Liu , Kunxiong Zheng , Yongbiao Mu , Zhiyu Zou , Fenghua Yu , Wenjia Li , Tianshou Zhao
{"title":"Development status, challenges, and perspectives of key components and systems of all-vanadium redox flow batteries","authors":"Hengyuan Hu , Meisheng Han , Jie Liu , Kunxiong Zheng , Yongbiao Mu , Zhiyu Zou , Fenghua Yu , Wenjia Li , Tianshou Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>All-vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) have experienced rapid development and entered the commercialization stage in recent years due to the characteristics of intrinsically safe, ultralong cycling life, and long-duration energy storage. However, VRFBs still face cost challenges, making it necessary to comprehensively optimize the performance and reduce the manufacturing costs of each component. The review first introduces the development history of VRFBs and emphasizes their huge market demand. Second, the bottlenecks existing in key components (electrodes, bipolar plates, membranes, and electrolytes) and battery management systems of VRFBs are summarized, and the corresponding latest improvement examples are proposed. Last, the review points out the future development direction of key components and systems of VRFBs. The review discusses the latest technology routes for reducing the cost and optimizing the performance of VRFBs, which are needed for accelerating applications and penetrations in large-scale and long-duration energy storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100008"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142536162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2024-10-22DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100007
Solomon Evro, Abdurahman Ajumobi, Darrell Mayon, Olusegun Stanley Tomomewo
{"title":"Navigating battery choices: A comparative study of lithium iron phosphate and nickel manganese cobalt battery technologies","authors":"Solomon Evro, Abdurahman Ajumobi, Darrell Mayon, Olusegun Stanley Tomomewo","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research offers a comparative study on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery technologies through an extensive methodological approach that focuses on their chemical properties, performance metrics, cost efficiency, safety profiles, environmental footprints as well as innovatively comparing their market dynamics and technical performance to provide strategic recommendations and projections. Based upon an exhaustive examination into electrochemical attributes, thermal behavior, life cycle management aspects along with current trends within markets allow us to create a framework against which these most popular electricity storage alternatives might be assessed. Our results show LFP batteries are safer with life cycles beyond 2000 cycles at approximately 30 % lower costs than other similar battery technologies. They have enhanced heat resistance with the ability to operate effectively up to 60 °C besides having significantly reduced carbon footprints. On the other hand, NMC batteries have high energy densities, reaching 260 Wh/kg making them suitable for portable electronics and electric vehicles with a lot of power requirements although their costs are higher and there are environmental concerns associated with their cobalt and nickel content. The work confirms that LFP batteries are increasingly being adopted in markets due to cost advantages and safety improvements. We recognize the continued importance of NMC batteries in high performance areas due to their superior energy output ratings. LFP is recommended for applications requiring long lifetimes while NMC is ideal when high power is needed. The study indicates the need for better battery technology development towards improved efficiency and safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100007"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future BatteriesPub Date : 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1016/j.fub.2024.100006
G. Sordi, M. Sedzik, A. Casalegno, C. Rabissi
{"title":"Diagnosis of lithium-ion batteries degradation with P2D model parameters identification: A case study on low temperature charging","authors":"G. Sordi, M. Sedzik, A. Casalegno, C. Rabissi","doi":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fub.2024.100006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The estimation of the state of health (SoH) of a lithium-ion battery is still a hot topic in the scientific research. This publication deals with the combined use of optimized tests, also involving impedance spectroscopy, and physical models to investigate lithium-ion batteries degradation. As a case study, this method is firstly applied on a low-temperature charging degradation campaign, in order to expectedly generate a lithium plating-dominated ageing state. Degradation tests, performed under previously selected combinations of operating conditions, are performed down to 75 % SoH on commercial samples, determining severe ageing rate up to 1.5 % capacity loss per equivalent full cycle. The proposed interpretation methodology identifies the ageing to be dominated by the loss of lithium inventory, consistently with the expected degradation mechanism. Large electrolyte consumption is also detected, which induces a strongly anisotropic utilization of the electrodes during discharge, as confirmed by pseudo-two-dimensional (P2D) model simulations. This activity contributes to verify the reliability of the methodology, elucidate the effect of lithium plating on the performance and underline the effect of the operating conditions at low temperature, paving the way to the application on real-world conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100560,"journal":{"name":"Future Batteries","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100006"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}