August 1, 2011
Book Chapter

Metal-Air Batteries

Abstract

Metal-air batteries have much higher specific energies than most currently available primary and rechargeable batteries. Recent advances in electrode materials and electrolytes, as well as new designs on metal-air batteries, have attracted intensive effort in recent years, especially in the development of lithium-air batteries. The general principle in metal-air batteries will be reviewed in this chapter. The materials, preparation methods, and performances of metal-air batteries will be discussed. Two main metal-air batteries, Zn-air and Li-air batteries will be discussed in detail. Other type of metal-air batteries will also be described.

Revised: May 21, 2012 | Published: August 1, 2011

Citation

Zhang J., P.G. Bruce, and G. Zhang. 2011. Metal-Air Batteries. In Handbook of Battery Materials, 2nd Edition, edited by C Daniel and JO Besenhard. 759-796. Weinheim:Wiley-VCH. PNNL-SA-71568.