Halide and Nitrate Electrolytes of Thermal Batteries
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 147, Issue 3
Abstract
Thermal batteries have become irreplaceable energy-storage devices in the field of high-temperature power supplies with the rapid development of energy technology. Electrolyte materials with a low melting point and high ionic conductivity are being widely studied. This paper presents a review of electrolytes (including halides and nitrates) used in thermal batteries. In addition, the electrochemical and physicochemical properties of different electrolytes are compared comprehensively and further discussed.
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Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province (Nos. 20181101014 and 20191102008); National Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51774254, 51774253, 51701187, 51674226, 51804279, and 51801189); Platform and Talent Project of Shanxi Province (No. 201805D211036); Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Projects by the Central Government (No. YDZX20191400002796); and Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements Special Guide Project of Shanxi Province (No. 201804D131039). The authors are grateful for financial support from the Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province (No. 2019SY427).
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