Aluminum-Chalcogen Batteries using Molten Salt Electrolytes

A rechargeable, self-heating aluminum-chalcogen battery is provided, with an aluminum or aluminum alloy negative electrode, a positive electrode of elemental chalcogen, and a mixture of chloride salts providing a molten salt electrolyte. The predominant chloride salt in the electrolyte is AlCh. Additional chloride salts are chosen from alkali metal chlorides. The cell operates at a modestly elevated temperatures, ranging from 90 °C to 250 °C.

Researchers

Quanquan Pang / Jiashen Meng / Ji Zhao / Donald Sadoway

Departments: Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Technology Areas: Energy & Distribution: Electrochemical Devices, Energy Storage
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials

  • aluminum-chalcogen batteries with alkali halide molten salt electrolytes
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