Recent Theoretical and Experimental Advancements of Aluminum-Sulfur Batteries

Dr. Muhammad Faheem

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Arshad Hussain,

Dr. Arshad Hussain

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Muhammad Ali,

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Dr. Muhammad Ali

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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz,

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Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz

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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Muhammad Faheem,

Dr. Muhammad Faheem

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Arshad Hussain,

Dr. Arshad Hussain

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Muhammad Ali,

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Dr. Muhammad Ali

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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz,

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Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz

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First published: 24 October 2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/tcr.202300268

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Abstract

Aluminum-sulfur batteries (AlSBs) exhibit significant potential as energy storage systems due to their notable attributes, including a high energy density, cost-effectiveness, and abundant availability of aluminum and sulfur. In order to commercialize AlSBs, an understanding of their working principles is necessary. In this review, we examine the current advancements in cathodes, both in theory and practice, as well as the progress made in aqueous and nonaqueous electrolytes. We also explore the modifications made to separators and the theoretical understanding of problems associated with AlSBs. Furthermore, we discuss future research directions aimed at resolving these issues. Our aim is to summarize the current progress in AlSBs and, based on recent progress and understanding of the mechanism, help design a battery to overcome the challenges that such batteries have been facing.

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