Cement-Based Electrochemical Systems for Structural Energy Storage: Progress and Prospects.

Haifeng Huang, Shuhao Zhang, Yizhe Wang, Yipu Guo, Chao Zhang, Fulin Qu

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Haifeng HuangSchool of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.

Shuhao ZhangSchool of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.ORCID 0009-0007-1363-735X

Yizhe WangCentre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia.

Yipu GuoCentre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia.

Chao ZhangDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China.

Fulin QuSchool of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5301-5850

Funding

Australian Research Council FT220100177; LP230100288; DP220101051; IH180100010; DP220100036

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Abstract

Cement-based batteries (CBBs) are an emerging category of multifunctional materials that combine structural load-bearing capacity with integrated electrochemical energy storage, enabling the development of self-powered infrastructure. Although previous reviews have explored selected aspects of CBB technology, a comprehensive synthesis encompassing system architectures, material strategies, and performance metrics remains insufficient. In this review, CBB systems are categorized into two representative configurations: probe-type galvanic cells and layered monolithic structures. Their structural characteristics and electrochemical behaviors are critically compared. Strategies to enhance performance include improving ionic conductivity through alkaline pore solutions, facilitating electron transport using carbon-based conductive networks, and incorporating redox-active materials such as zinc-manganese dioxide and nickel-iron couples. Early CBB prototypes demonstrated limited energy densities due to high internal resistance and inefficient utilization of active components. Recent advancements in electrode architecture, including nickel-coated carbon fiber meshes and three-dimensional nickel foam scaffolds, have achieved stable rechargeability across multiple cycles with energy densities surpassing 11 Wh/m

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cement-based batteriesenergy storagemultifunctional materialssmart infrastructurestructural health monitoring

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PMID40805482

DOI10.3390/ma18153601

PMCPMC12348570

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