Table 1 Comparison of the characteristics of conventional cells, concentration cells, and SDCs.
From: Electrochemical cell recharging by solvent separation and transfer processes
Electrochemical cell | Driving force for discharge | Charging process | Forms of energy input for charge |
|---|---|---|---|
Conventional cell | Difference in standard potentials between two different redox couples | Reverse of discharge | Electrical energy |
Concentration cell | Difference in concentrations of redox species or electrolytes | Reverse of discharge | Electrical energy |
Transfer of solvent | Thermal energy Mechanical energy etc. | ||
Solvation difference cell (This work) | Difference in solvation states | Reverse of discharge | Electrical energy |
Separation and transfer of TS | Thermal energy Mechanical energy etc. |
