The Effect of Modified Cathode with Carbon/CuFe2O4 Nanocatalyst and Electrolyte of 1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride ([Hmim][Cl]) on the Performance and Lifetime of Lithium-Air Battery

Hosseini, Mehdi

doi:10.30501/jamt.2020.207196.1054

Document Type : Original Reaearch Article

Author

Mehdi Hosseini

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Ayatollah Boroujerdi University, Boroujerd, Lorestan, Iran

https://doi.org/10.30501/jamt.2020.207196.1054

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to make lithium-air battery with a high performance, simple design, and inexpensive. In this design, a carbon/CuFe₂O₄ based nanocatalyst with a particle size of ≈ 30 nm was used to modify the battery cathode. The ionic liquid of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [Hmim][Cl] was used as an electrolyte with high conductivity and thermal stability to increase the safety, lifetime, and discharge capacity of the battery. Physiochemical properties of the nanocatalyst were determined by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The battery discharge capacity at a current density of 0.1 mA/cm for a battery without and with nanocatalyst was obtained 528 mAh/g and 677 mAh/g, as respectively. The charge-discharge cycles of battery containing nanocatalyst were significantly increased (up to 1000 cycles) compared to the sole battery. Low vapor pressure (boiling point > 350 °C) and high thermal stability (stability against decomposition) of the electrolyte increase battery lifetime. One of the advantages of the designed battery is low overpotential amount.

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The Effect of Modified Cathode with Carbon/CuFe2O4 Nanocatalyst and Electrolyte of 1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride ([Hmim][Cl]) on the Performance and Lifetime of Lithium-Air Battery

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The Effect of Modified Cathode with Carbon/CuFe2O4 Nanocatalyst and Electrolyte of 1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride ([Hmim][Cl]) on the Performance and Lifetime of Lithium-Air Battery

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Volume 9, Issue 3December 2020Pages 27-35

Volume 9, Issue 3
December 2020
Pages 27-35