Lithium-air batteries(LABs)are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density.The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decom...Lithium-air batteries(LABs)are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density.The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decomposition of lithium-based oxides at the air cathode,which not only lead to a low cathode catalytic efficiency but also restrict the electrochemical reversibility and cause side reaction problems.Carbon materials are considered key to solving these problems due to their conductivity,functional flexibility,and adjustable pore structure.This paper considers the research progress on carbon materials as air cathode catalytic materials for LABs,focusing on their structural characteristics,electrochemical behavior,and reaction mechanisms.Besides being used as air cathodes,carbon materials also show potential for being used as protective layers for metal anodes or as anode materials for LABs.展开更多
文摘Lithium-air batteries(LABs)are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density.The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decomposition of lithium-based oxides at the air cathode,which not only lead to a low cathode catalytic efficiency but also restrict the electrochemical reversibility and cause side reaction problems.Carbon materials are considered key to solving these problems due to their conductivity,functional flexibility,and adjustable pore structure.This paper considers the research progress on carbon materials as air cathode catalytic materials for LABs,focusing on their structural characteristics,electrochemical behavior,and reaction mechanisms.Besides being used as air cathodes,carbon materials also show potential for being used as protective layers for metal anodes or as anode materials for LABs.