Why are magnesium-based electrochemical energy storage materials important?

Mg-based electrochemical energy storage materials have attracted much attention because of the superior properties of low toxicity, environmental friendliness, good electrical conductivity, and natural abundance of magnesium resources [28, 29].

Are Mg-based materials a good choice for energy storage?

Although researchers have shown that Mg-based materials show relatively excellent performance in hydrogen storage and electrochemical energy storage, which still not enough to achieve large-scale adoption.

Are magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials effective?

Mg-based hydrogen storage materials have attracted considerable attention due to their high hydrogen storage capacity and low cost. In order to further improve their performance, researchers have focused on the effects of catalyst addition and composite systems on the hydrogen storage properties of magnesium-based materials.

Can surface modification improve energy storage performance of magnesium-based materials?

Multiple experimental studies have shown that the surface layer or state of Mg-based materials has a strong impact on their performance. Surface modification treatment can greatly improve the energy storage performance of magnesium-based materials for hydrogen storage and Ni-MH battery applications.

Why should energy storage materials be developed?

The research and development of energy storage materials with a high capacity, long cycle life, high safety, and high cleanability will improve the properties of energy storage systems and promote their wide application.

Why are magnesium based devices important?

Through tuning the carrier concentration and engineering electronic bands and microstructures, magnesium-based materials have attained competitive thermoelectric performance compared to state-of-the-art materials, stimulating the development of high-efficiency Mg-based devices for both power generation and solid-state cooling.