Aprotic Lithium‐Carbon Dioxide Batteries: Reaction Mechanism and Catalyst Design

Abstract In recent years, the combustion of fossil fuels leads to the release of a large amount of CO 2 gas, which induces the greenhouse effect and the energy crisis. To solve these problems, researchers have turned their focus to a novel Li‐CO 2 battery (LCB). LCB has received much attention because of its high theoretical energy density and reversible CO 2 reduction/evolution process. So far, the emerging LCB still faces many challenges derived from the slow reaction kinetics of discharge products. In this review, the latest status and progress of LCB, especially the influence of the structure design of cathode catalysts on the battery performance, are systematically elaborated. This review summarizes in detail the existing issues and possible solutions of LCB, which is of high research value for further promoting the development of Li‐Air battery.