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Characterization of real cyclic performance of air electrode for Li-air batteries

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In this study, we characterized the cyclic performance of an electrode employing a carbon nanotube (CNT)/Co3O4 nanocomposite. The lithium anode and electrolyte were replaced every 50 cycles in order to exclude the effect of a corrupted anode and electrolyte and to determine the “real” cyclic performance of the electrode. The overpotential of the cells increased during the first 50 cycles; however, it almost vanished when the lithium anode and electrolyte were replaced. This result indicates that the increased overpotential of the cells during cycling is highly attributed to the corrupted lithium anode and electrolyte. The cycle life of the cell also significantly increased upon replacement of the lithium anode and electrolyte. This confirms that air electrodes have the ability to maintain their designated capacity (such as 1,000 mAh · gelectrode −1) for much longer cycles if the lithium anode and electrolyte can be made more stable. A polydopamine-coated electrode and a LiI-containing electrolyte were introduced and characterized in order to obtain enhanced cyclic performance of the air electrode.

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This work was supported by Kyonggi University Research Grant 2013

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Yoon, D.H., Park, Y.J. Characterization of real cyclic performance of air electrode for Li-air batteries. J Electroceram 33, 155–162 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10832-014-9937-x

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