Cyclodextrins for Lithium Batteries Applications

Abstract

Due to their high energy and power density, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have gained popularity in response to the demand for effective energy storage solutions. The importance of the electrode architecture in determining battery performance highlights the demand for optimization. By developing useful organic polymers, cyclodextrin architectures have been investigated to improve the performance of Li-based batteries. The macrocyclic oligosaccharides known as cyclodextrins (CDs) have relatively hydrophobic cavities that can enclose other molecules. There are many industries where this “host–guest” relationship has been found useful. The hydrogen bonding and suitable inner cavity diameter of CD have led to its selection as a lithium-ion diffusion channel. CDs have also been used as solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries and as separators and binders to ensure adhesion between electrode components. This review gives a general overview of CD-based materials and how they are used in battery components, highlighting their advantages.

A Review of Macrocycles Applied in Electrochemical Energy Storge and Conversion

“…The unique structure enables CDs to be particularly practical. On the one hand, CDs are cage molecules with a dimensionally stable hydrophobic cavity within the molecule structure providing the capability of trapping or encapsulating guest molecules by host–guest interaction [ 60 , 66 ], leading to a modification and/or improvement in the physical, chemical, and/or biological natures of guest molecules [ 60 ]. On the other hand, there are dozens of hydroxyl groups in each molecule of CDs, leading to easy modification through chemical reactions.…”

“…applied in EES/EEC have been extensively investigated. (a) Due to the special intrinsic cavity structure, these macrocycles can be designed as electrode and electrolyte materials, in terms of improving the performance of batteries and supercapacitors by impeding the ion diffusion and improving ion conductivity in electrodes and electrolytes, respectively [ 66 , 67 ]. Furthermore, the cavity structure serves as a template for preparing other porous structural materials that exhibit improved ion conductivity and stability [ 68 ].…”

“…Due to the significant physical and chemical properties as well as the potential applicability, there have been a limited number of excellent reviews on macrocycles applied in EES/EEC. Desoky et al provide a comprehensive overview of CD-based materials utilized in battery components, including binders, electrolytes, and separators in 2023 [ 66 ]. Zhang reviewed the applications of three types of quinone-based CAs and PAs in LIBs, SIBs, ZIBs, and MIBs [ 71 ].…”

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