Zinc regeneration in rechargeable zinc-air fuel cells: a review

Aaron L. Zhu; David P. Wilkinson; Xinge Zhang; Yalan Xing; Alex G. Rozhin; Sergei A. Kulinich

doi:10.1016/j.est.2016.09.007

Zinc regeneration in rechargeable zinc-air fuel cells: a review

Aaron L. Zhu
, David P. Wilkinson
, Xinge Zhang
, Yalan Xing
, Alex G. Rozhin
, Sergei A. Kulinich^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

University of British Columbia
National Research Council
Beihang University
Tokai University

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Abstract

Zinc-air fuel cells (ZAFCs) present a promising energy source with a competing potential with the lithium-ion battery and even with proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) for applications in next generation electrified transport and energy storage. The regeneration of zinc is essential for developing the next-generation, i.e., electrochemically rechargeable ZAFCs. This review aims to provide a comprehensive view on both theoretical and industrial platforms already built hitherto, with focus on electrode materials, electrode and electrolyte additives, solution chemistry, zinc deposition reaction mechanisms and kinetics, and electrochemical zinc regeneration systems. The related technological challenges and their possible solutions are described and discussed. A summary of important R&D patents published within the recent 10 years is also presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-50
Number of pages	16
Journal	Journal of Energy Storage
Volume	8
Early online date	30 Sept 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2016.09.007
Publication status	Published - Nov 2016

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Keywords

metal-air cell
rechargeable alkaline fuel cell
zinc deposition
zinc deposition additives
zinc regeneration
zinc-air fuel cell

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Zinc regeneration in rechargeable zinc-air fuel cells: a review

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