Elemental halogen cathodes for aqueous zinc batteries: mechanisms, challenges and strategies
Zhijie Yan, Quan‐Hong Yang, Chunpeng Yang
Abstract
Aqueous zinc–halogen batteries (AZHBs) are promising energy-storage systems but suffer from shuttle effect and poor redox kinetics. This review summarizes the mechanism and research status of AZHBs and provides solutions to overcome the challenges.
Topics & Concepts
HalogenAqueous solutionZincEnergy storageCathodeRedoxMaterials scienceChemistryInorganic chemistryMetallurgyPhysicsPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsPower (physics)AlkylAdvanced battery technologies research