Eutectic Electrolytes as a Promising Platform for Next-Generation Electrochemical Energy Storage

Accounts of Chemical Research
Changkun ZhangGuihua Yu

Abstract

ConspectusThe rising global energy demand and environmental challenges have spurred intensive interest in renewable energy and advanced electrochemical energy storage (EES), including redox flow batteries (RFBs), metal-based rechargeable batteries, and supercapacitors. While many researchers focus on the design of new chemistry and structures for high-capacity and stable electrode materials, the electrolyte also plays a significant role in enabling the successful function of these new electrode materials and chemistries. Discovery of new electrolytes is urgently needed to keep up with the rapid growth of EES. Benefiting from the strong intermolecular interaction between different components, eutectic electrolytes possess various specific functionalities that conventional electrolytes do not have, such as highly concentrated systems, non-flammability, high degrees of structural flexibility, and good thermal and chemical stability, thereby leading researchers to consider them as a new class of ionic fluids for EES applications.In this Account, we aim to provide a mechanistic understanding of this energy chemistry and an overview of recent progress in the development of eutectic electrolytes for next-generation EES. First, we desc...Continue Reading

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