SUNNY NANDI
Articles written in Bulletin of Materials Science
Volume 43 All articles Published: 3 January 2020 Article ID 0026
A proof of concept for low-cost rechargeable aqueous aluminium-ion batteries
SUNNY NANDI HOMEN LAHAN SHYAMAL K DAS
In an effort to develop Al$^{3+}$ ion-based rechargeable electrochemical cells, there is massive exploration of appropriate electrode materials in contemporary times. Aluminium is a natural choice due to its high abundance, low cost and easy processing. Herein, the working of rechargeable aqueous aluminium-ion batteries which comprise graphite from pencil sketch as the cathode, TiO$_2$ as the anode and an Al$^{3+}$ ion conducting aqueous electrolyte is demonstrated for the first time. The aluminium-ion cell delivers a discharge voltage of 1.5 V and stable specific capacities of 25 mAh g$^1{−1}$ over 1000 cycles. This proof of concept emphasizes on the possibility of achieving sustainable, easy to assemble and low-cost rechargeable batteries.
Volume 44 All articles Published: 26 August 2021 Article ID 0234
This report illustrates an investigation on the electrochemical stability of bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) for rechargeable aluminium–metal battery for the first time. It is shown that Al$^{3+}$ ion could be stored in bismuth oxychloride in aqueous electrolyte. A stable discharge capacity of 145 mAh g$^{-1}$ was achieved over 200 cycles at a current rate of 2.5 A g$^{-1}$. It is found that capacity decline was a major concern. However, a simple and innovative strategy was adopted to dramatically improve the electrochemical stability by synthesizing a binder-free BiOCl electrode on a thermally exfoliated graphite current collector. The use of such current collector is also shown for the first time. The facile method of processing the exfoliated graphite is also discussed.
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Prof. Subi Jacob George — Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bengaluru
Chemical Sciences 2020
Prof. Surajit Dhara — School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Physical Sciences 2020
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