Light-induced Li extraction from LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> in a water-in-salt electrolyte for photo-rechargeable batteries
Kohei Shimokawa, S. Matsubara, Akihiro Okamoto, Tetsu Ichitsubo
Abstract
Photocharging of spinel LiMn 2 O 4 has been demonstrated by utilizing a water-in-salt electrolyte with an electron acceptor and TiO 2 nanoparticles, which paves the way for developing high-potential cathode materials for photo-rechargeable batteries.
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ElectrolyteSpinelSalt (chemistry)CathodeMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryNanoparticleLithium (medication)Extraction (chemistry)Chemical engineeringAcceptorChemistryNanotechnologyElectrodeMetallurgyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryCondensed matter physicsEndocrinologyPhysicsEngineeringMedicineAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques