Recent Advances in the Research of Photo-Assisted Lithium-Based Rechargeable Batteries

The application of solar energy is crucial for alleviating the energy crisis and achieving sustainable development. In recent years, photo-assisted rechargeable batteries have attracted researchers because they can directly convert and store solar energy in the batteries. And it also can be used like a normal battery without light illumination. Photo-assisted lithium-based batteries have received more attention than other energy storage systems due to their higher energy density and relatively mature development. This Review focuses on the design of various photo-assisted lithium-based batteries including Li-ion, Li-S, Li-O-2, Li-CO2 and Li-I batteries, as well as the working mechanism of photoelectrodes in these battery systems. The basic understanding and challenge of photo-assisted lithium-based batteries are also discussed. At last, perspectives for the photoelectrode development are provided in the summary to advance photo-assisted energy storage systems.

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The application of solar energy is crucial for addressing the energy crisis and achieving sustainable development. Photo-assisted rechargeable batteries have gained attention due to their ability to directly convert and store solar energy. Among them, photo-assisted lithium-based batteries, with their higher energy density and relatively mature development, have received considerable focus. This Review discusses the design and working mechanism of various photo-assisted lithium-based batteries, as well as the challenges and perspectives for their development.