Green Electrolytes

Energy storage has always been an essential factor in contributing to renewable energy avenues. Advancement in this field has revolutionized the adaptation of sustainability and widened the scope of its application. Over the recent decade, sustainability has expanded its presence in energy storage by the introduction of green electrolytes. Beyond non-toxic and biodegradable in nature, these alternative electrolytes have positively influenced the storage devices by increasing their lifetime and expanding their capacity. This chapter unveils the role, mechanism, and consequence of using green electrolytes in conventional batteries and their socio-economic significance. Further, the key aspects of selecting these electrolyte systems are also described in detail. Additionally, recent developments on sustainable gel electrolyte systems have also been outlined. Finally, the enhanced performance of these energy storage devices along with their challenges and prospects has also been listed in this chapter.