Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries
Abstract Transient technology seeks the development of materials, devices, or systems that undergo controlled degradation processes after a stable operation period, leaving behind harmless residues. To enable externally powered fully transient devices operating for longer periods compared to passive...
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doaj-62c5b91e0eb445e181e7bff71953dc1b2021-06-24T15:51:37ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442021-06-01812n/an/a10.1002/advs.202004814Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient BatteriesNeeru Mittal0Alazne Ojanguren1Markus Niederberger2Erlantz Lizundia3Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials Department of Materials ETH Zürich Vladimir‐Prelog‐Weg 5 Zürich 8093 SwitzerlandLaboratory for Multifunctional Materials Department of Materials ETH Zürich Vladimir‐Prelog‐Weg 5 Zürich 8093 SwitzerlandLaboratory for Multifunctional Materials Department of Materials ETH Zürich Vladimir‐Prelog‐Weg 5 Zürich 8093 SwitzerlandLaboratory for Multifunctional Materials Department of Materials ETH Zürich Vladimir‐Prelog‐Weg 5 Zürich 8093 SwitzerlandAbstract Transient technology seeks the development of materials, devices, or systems that undergo controlled degradation processes after a stable operation period, leaving behind harmless residues. To enable externally powered fully transient devices operating for longer periods compared to passive devices, transient batteries are needed. Albeit transient batteries are initially intended for biomedical applications, they represent an effective solution to circumvent the current contaminant leakage into the environment. Transient technology enables a more efficient recycling as it enhances material retrieval rates, limiting both human and environmental exposures to the hazardous pollutants present in conventional batteries. Little efforts are focused to catalog and understand the degradation characteristics of transient batteries. As the energy field is a property‐driven science, not only electrochemical performance but also their degradation behavior plays a pivotal role in defining the specific end‐use applications. The state‐of‐the‐art transient batteries are critically reviewed with special emphasis on the degradation mechanisms, transiency time, and biocompatibility of the released degradation products. The potential of transient batteries to change the current paradigm that considers batteries as harmful waste is highlighted. Overall, transient batteries are ready for takeoff and hold a promising future to be a frontrunner in the uptake of circular economy concepts.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202004814batteriesbiodegradationcircular economyrecyclingtransience |
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Neeru Mittal Alazne Ojanguren Markus Niederberger Erlantz Lizundia Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries Advanced Science batteries biodegradation circular economy recycling transience |
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Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries |
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Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries |
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Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries |
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Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries |
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Degradation Behavior, Biocompatibility, Electrochemical Performance, and Circularity Potential of Transient Batteries |
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degradation behavior, biocompatibility, electrochemical performance, and circularity potential of transient batteries |
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Advanced Science |
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Abstract Transient technology seeks the development of materials, devices, or systems that undergo controlled degradation processes after a stable operation period, leaving behind harmless residues. To enable externally powered fully transient devices operating for longer periods compared to passive devices, transient batteries are needed. Albeit transient batteries are initially intended for biomedical applications, they represent an effective solution to circumvent the current contaminant leakage into the environment. Transient technology enables a more efficient recycling as it enhances material retrieval rates, limiting both human and environmental exposures to the hazardous pollutants present in conventional batteries. Little efforts are focused to catalog and understand the degradation characteristics of transient batteries. As the energy field is a property‐driven science, not only electrochemical performance but also their degradation behavior plays a pivotal role in defining the specific end‐use applications. The state‐of‐the‐art transient batteries are critically reviewed with special emphasis on the degradation mechanisms, transiency time, and biocompatibility of the released degradation products. The potential of transient batteries to change the current paradigm that considers batteries as harmful waste is highlighted. Overall, transient batteries are ready for takeoff and hold a promising future to be a frontrunner in the uptake of circular economy concepts. |
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batteries biodegradation circular economy recycling transience |
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