Role of the Fe-FeCl₂ Contact Interface in Promoting Redox Reversibility and Electrochemical Kinetics in Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite Molten Salt Battery

Wenlong Zhang; Xiaohui Ning

doi:10.1039/d6sc03818b

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Role of the Fe-FeCl₂ Contact Interface in Promoting Redox Reversibility and Electrochemical Kinetics in Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite Molten Salt Battery

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This research aims to explore how the Fe-FeCl₂ contact interface affects redox stability and electrochemical performance in the Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite battery.
Examined the electrochemical behavior of the Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite molten salt battery.
Analyzed the redox reactions taking place at the electrode interfaces.
Evaluated the impact on charge and discharge cycles under various conditions.
Improved redox reversibility was observed with optimized contact interface, leading to enhanced efficiency.
Electrochemical kinetics were significantly accelerated, reducing overall charge times.
Stability of the Fe/FeCl₂ interface supported more consistent battery performance over multiple cycles.

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Investigates redox reversibility and kinetics in Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite battery, suggesting efficiency improvements.

Abstract

The Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite battery is an intermediate-temperature molten salt electrochemical system. It employs the solid Fe/Fe2+ redox as the negative electrode reactions and graphite positive electrode based on the intercalation/de-intercalation reaction...

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Role of the Fe-FeCl₂ Contact Interface in Promoting Redox Reversibility and Electrochemical Kinetics in Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite Molten Salt Battery

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Role of the Fe-FeCl₂ Contact Interface in Promoting Redox Reversibility and Electrochemical Kinetics in Fe/FeCl₂-Graphite Molten Salt Battery

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