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Metal-Air Batteries—A Review

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  • Abdul Ghani Olabi

    (Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
    Mechanical Engineering and Design, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK)

  • Enas Taha Sayed

    (Center for Advanced Materials Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
    Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia 61519, Egypt)

  • Tabbi Wilberforce

    (Mechanical Engineering and Design, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK)

  • Aisha Jamal

    (Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates)

  • Abdul Hai Alami

    (Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates)

  • Khaled Elsaid

    (Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha 23874, Qatar)

  • Shek Mohammod Atiqure Rahman

    (Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates)

  • Sheikh Khaleduzzaman Shah

    (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Group, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia)

  • Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem

    (Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
    Center for Advanced Materials Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
    Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia 61519, Egypt)

Abstract

Metal–air batteries are a promising technology that could be used in several applications, from portable devices to large-scale energy storage applications. This work is a comprehensive review of the recent progress made in metal-air batteries MABs. It covers the theoretical considerations and mechanisms of MABs, electrochemical performance, and the progress made in the development of different structures of MABs. The operational concepts and recent developments in MABs are thoroughly discussed, with a particular focus on innovative materials design and cell structures. The classical research on traditional MABs was chosen and contrasted with metal–air flow systems, demonstrating the merits associated with the latter in terms of achieving higher energy density and efficiency, along with stability. Furthermore, the recent applications of MABs were discussed. Finally, a broad overview of challenges/opportunities and potential directions for commercializing this technology is carefully discussed. The primary focus of this investigation is to present a concise summary and to establish future directions in the development of MABs from traditional static to advanced flow technologies. A systematic analysis of this subject from a material and chemistry standpoint is presented as well.

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  • Abdul Ghani Olabi & Enas Taha Sayed & Tabbi Wilberforce & Aisha Jamal & Abdul Hai Alami & Khaled Elsaid & Shek Mohammod Atiqure Rahman & Sheikh Khaleduzzaman Shah & Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, 2021. "Metal-Air Batteries—A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(21), pages 1-46, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:21:p:7373-:d:672837
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    1. Olabi, A.G. & Wilberforce, Tabbi & Sayed, Enas Taha & Abo-Khalil, Ahmed G. & Maghrabie, Hussein M. & Elsaid, Khaled & Abdelkareem, Mohammad Ali, 2022. "Battery energy storage systems and SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats) analysis of batteries in power transmission," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 254(PA).
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    4. Qahtan, Talal F. & Alade, Ibrahim O. & Rahaman, Md Safiqur & Saleh, Tawfik A., 2024. "Insights into zinc-air battery technological advancements," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 202(C).

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