High Energy Accumulators Lithium-Ion-Technology and what might come next

The efficient and effective storage of electrical energy with batteries is key for sustainable energy supply and emission free mobility. At present, lithium ion technology is the, best high energy density battery and the first choice for use in electric vehicle applications, whereas for stationary storage of electricity a large number of battery technologies, including lithium ion batteries (LIB), are in competition to each other. Even though the LIB is one step ahead of other battery technologies at the moment, this race is still open. Several new battery chemistries, such as lithium/sulfur, metal/air, sodium, magnesium and dual ion battery technologies are discussed as replacement or complementary technologies to lithium ion. The hope for improved and better battery technologies of the future is still high.