Li/air batteries are potentially viable ultrahigh energy density chemical power sources, which could offer practical specific energies up to ~ 3000 Wh/kg being rechargeable. The modern state of art and the challenges (as well as the problems) in the field of Li/air batteries are considered. Although their implementation holds the greatest promise in a number of applications ranging from portable electronics to electric vehicles, there are also impressive challenges (problems) in development of cathode materials and electrolyte systems of these batteries.Is the rush for Li-air battery technology is really justified or is it just a false hype? We will try to answer this question in our talk.

Rechargeable Li-air battery technology: Fame or…shame?

245th National Meeting (2013)

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