What are the Types of Catalysts Used in Batteries?
In batteries, particularly in lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries, catalysts are used to enhance the kinetics of electrode reactions. Transition metal oxides, such as cobalt and nickel compounds, are commonly used as catalysts in the cathode. Efforts are ongoing to develop more sustainable and cost-effective materials, such as iron-based and organic catalysts, which could provide similar performance benefits.
