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Self-sufficient metal–air batteries for autonomous systems

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We explore the challenges and opportunities for electrochemical energy storage technologies that harvest active materials from their surroundings. Progress hinges on advances in chemical engineering science related to membrane design; control of mass transport, reaction kinetics and precipitation at electrified interfaces; and regulation of electrocrystallization of metals through substrate design.

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Fig. 1: SMAB systems for autonomous robotic systems.
Fig. 2: Strategies to develop rechargeable SMAB systems with high areal capacity.

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  1. These authors contributed equally: Shuo Jin, Shifeng Hong.

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  1. Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

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  2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

    Shifeng Hong

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Jin, S., Hong, S. & Archer, L.A. Self-sufficient metal–air batteries for autonomous systems. Nat Chem Eng 1, 194–197 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44286-024-00039-z

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