Advanced energy storage with lanthanum-based materials

Lanthanum, a rare earth element, possesses remarkable electrochemical properties, including increased ionic conductivity, thermal stability, and redox activity. These qualities make it an attractive candidate for improving the efficiency of energy storage systems. This review discusses the potential of lanthanum-based materials in recent energy storage systems, specifically highlighting their distinct features and their usage in various storage technologies. The review highlights the fabrication, electrochemical activity, and applications of lanthanum-based oxides, hydroxides, hydrides, perovskites, and intermetallic compounds in energy storage devices. This review explores the significant progress in integrating lanthanum into cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, focusing on improvements in energy density, cycle life, stability, and efficiency. The review ends by highlighting the potential advancements that might facilitate the incorporation of lanthanum-based materials into advanced energy storage systems for commercial purposes.