Construction of solid state cotton batteries with safety features of electrolytes/electrodes: A review

There has been a surge in interest in cotton-based batteries as they are less hazardous to the environment. Solid electrolytes, which are a major component of a battery, have also drawn much interest, though energy density and safety issues due to thermal escape remain significant obstacles to many of their possible applications. Herein, electrolyte/electrode interfaces are discussed in detail, with a focus on the physical and chemical in-teractions between them and the cotton fibres at the interfaces. This study is important with a view to fully comprehend how lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy densities and low flammability were developed but face the challenges of safety issues due to combustible liquid electrolytes and chemicals. Cotton has been introduced as a novel material for use in solid-state batteries as compared to ceramics and wood-based de-rivatives. Additionally, the methods for enhancing electrolyte/electrode interactions through structural and chemical changes are summarized in this review. The comprehensive insights into the construction of solid-state electrolyte/electrode interfaces provided by this study can prove useful for future research on cotton-based batteries.

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This study discusses the physical and chemical interactions between electrolyte/electrode interfaces and cotton fibers. It provides comprehensive insights into the construction of solid-state electrolyte/electrode interfaces and can be useful for future research on cotton-based batteries.