Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(43)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Abstract
It
is
a
great
desire
of
advanced
designed
materials
for
electricity
generation,
storage,
and
utilization
with
boosted
activity,
multifunctionality,
compatibility,
stability,
durability.
Organic
ionic
(OIMs)
superior
conductivity,
modifiability,
thermal/cold
tolerance
have
potential
in
meeting
the
demand.
Ionic
liquids,
polymers,
polyelectrolytes,
new‐emerging
composite
like
gels,
woods,
metallated
covalent
organic
frameworks
been
boomingly
developed
recent
years,
elaborated
design
which,
enhanced
performance
burgeoning
energy
such
as
higher
electrical
output,
larger
capacity,
wider
temperature
and/or
humidity,
longer
durability
promoted.
Despite
few
reviews
that
generalized
applications
single‐type
OIMs
certain
field,
there
lack
comprehensive
focusing
on
boosting
utilization.
Herein,
new
development
timely
systematically
reviewed
generation
(generators),
storage
(batteries
supercapacitors),
(sensors
actuators).
Synthesis
modification
strategies
are
summarized
material
design,
after
fundamentals
mechanisms
illustrated
theoretical
support.
Then,
designs
by
taking
processes
into
consideration,
followed
putting
forward
perspectives.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
indeed
faces
challenges
primarily
attributed
to
the
inherent
side
reactions
and
dendrite
growth
associated
with
Zn
anode.
In
present
work,
N‐Methylmethanesulfonamide
(NMS)
is
introduced
optimize
transfer,
desolvation,
reduction
2+
,
achieving
highly
stable
reversible
plating/stripping.
NMS
molecule
can
substitute
one
H
2
O
in
solvation
structure
hydrated
be
preferentially
chemisorbed
on
surface
protect
anode
against
corrosion
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
thereby
suppressing
byproducts
formation.
Additionally,
a
robust
N‐rich
organic
inorganic
(ZnS
ZnCO
3
)
hybrid
solid
electrolyte
interphase
situ
generated
due
decomposition
NMS,
resulting
enhanced
transport
kinetics
uniform
deposition.
Consequently,
cells
achieve
long
lifespan
2300
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
high
cumulative
plated
capacity
3.25
Ah
excellent
reversibility
an
average
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
99.7
%
over
800
cycles.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
As
a
potential
cathode
material,
manganese‐based
sulfide
has
recently
attracted
increasing
interest
due
to
its
many
advantages
in
aqueous
zinc‐ion
storage.
Unfortunately,
some
challenges
such
as
sluggish
kinetics,
unstable
structure,
and
controversial
phase
transition
mechanism
during
the
energy
storage
process
hinder
practical
application.
Herein,
inspired
by
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
novel
3D
sulfur
vacancy‐rich
heterostructured
MnS/MXene
aerogel
is
designed,
used
for
Zn‐ion
batteries/hybrid
capacitors
(ZIBs/ZICs)
first
time.
Thanks
synergistic
modification
strategy
of
vacancies
heterostructures,
as‐constructed
MnS/MXene//Zn
ZIBs
exhibit
significantly
enhanced
electrochemical
properties,
especially
outstanding
rate
capability
cyclic
stability.
More
encouragingly,
as‐assembled
MnS/MXene//porous
carbon
(PC)
ZICs
an
ultrahigh
density,
high
power
splendid
cycling
lifespan.
Most
notably,
systematic
kinetic
analyses,
ex
situ
characterizations,
DFT
calculations
illustrate
that
irreversibly
converts
into
MnO
x
@ZnMnO
3
/MXene,
then
undergoes
reversible
conversion
from
/MXene
MnOOH@ZnMn
2
O
4
accompanied
co‐insertion/extraction
H
+
Zn
2+
.
The
heterostructures
thorough
mechanistic
study
proposed
this
work
offer
valuable
guidance
designing
exploiting
high‐performance
cathodes
zinc‐based
devices.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
high
energy/power
density
and
long
lifespan
device
is
always
the
frontier
direction
attracts
great
research
attention
in
energy
storage
fields.
Zinc‐ion
capacitors
(ZICs),
as
an
integration
zinc‐ion
batteries
supercapacitors,
have
been
widely
regarded
one
viable
future
options
for
storage,
owing
to
their
variable
system
assembly
method
potential
performance
improvement.
However,
ZICs
still
locate
at
initial
stage
until
now,
how
construct
suitable
systems
different
condition
challenging.
Herein,
recent
advance
rational
design
reviewed
order
related
theory
including
compatible
principle
paradigm.
It
starts
with
a
systematically
summary
fundamental
well
motivation.
Then,
electrode
materials
are
classified
into
capacitor‐type
battery‐type
based
on
mechanism,
strategies
progress
these
two‐type
candidates
comprehensively
discussed,
aiming
reveal
inherent
relationship
between
devices
component
architecture
materials.
Beyond
that,
perspectives
this
emerging
field
also
given,
expecting
guide
construction
high‐performance
practical
applications
boost
its
development.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Abstract
Manganese
selenide
(MnSe),
as
a
newly
emerged
manganese‐based
chalcogenide,
has
recently
been
considered
potential
cathode
for
aqueous
Zn‐based
energy
storage
due
to
its
many
merits.
Nevertheless,
unsatisfactory
kinetic
performance
and
cycling
stability,
along
with
controversial
mechanism,
hinder
commercial
application.
Herein,
the
MnSe
microspheres
Se‐rich
vacancies
(V
Se
‐MnSe)
are
synthesized,
employed
Zn‐ion
batteries/capacitors
(ZIBs/ZICs)
first
time.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
analyses
illustrate
that
vacancy
engineering
of
enhances
active
sites,
improves
electronic
conductivity
ion
transport,
reduces
adsorption
diffusion
barriers
H
+
Zn
2+
,
endowing
V
‐MnSe
ZIBs
significantly
enhanced
specific
capacity,
rate
capability,
stability.
Interestingly,
ex
situ
tests
confirm
stable
existence
during
whole
charge/discharge
process
store
insertion
subsequent
/Zn
co‐insertion.
More
encouragingly,
‐MnSe//porous
carbon
(PC)
ZICs
exhibit
an
ultrahigh
density
(178.0
Wh
kg
−1
),
high
power
(10
kW
eminent
cyclic
stability
(up
10000
cycles).
This
research
offers
efficient
strategy
designing
developing
high‐performance
chalcogenides
sheds
new
insights
into
their
mechanisms.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(40)
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Abstract
MXene‐based
Zn‐ion
capacitors
(ZICs)
with
adsorption‐type
and
battery‐type
electrodes
demonstrate
high
energy
storage
anti‐self‐discharge
capabilities,
potentially
being
paired
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs)
to
construct
self‐powered
systems.
Nevertheless,
inadequate
interlayer
spacing,
deficient
active
sites,
compact
self‐restacking
of
MXene
flakes
pose
hurdles
for
ZICs,
limiting
their
applications.
Herein,
black
phosphorus
(BP)‐Zn‐MXene
hybrid
is
formulated
ZIC
via
a
two‐step
molecular
engineering
strategy
pre‐intercalation
BP
nanosheet
assembly.
Zn
ions
as
intercalators
induce
cross‐linking
expandable
spacing
serve
scaffolds
nanosheets,
thereby
providing
sufficient
accessible
sites
efficient
migration
routes
enhanced
storage.
The
density
functional
theory
calculations
affirm
that
zinc
adsorption
diffusion
kinetics
are
significantly
improved
in
the
hybrid.
A
wearable
delivers
competitive
areal
426.3
µWh
cm
−2
ultra‐low
self‐discharge
rate
7.0
mV
h
−1
,
achieving
remarkable
electrochemical
matching
TENGs
terms
low
loss,
matched
capacity,
fast
resultant
system
efficiently
collects
stores
from
human
motion
power
microelectronics.
This
work
advances
ZICs
synergy
TENG
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
VOPO4·2H2O
(VOP)
has
attracted
significant
attention
as
a
cathode
material
for
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
owing
to
its
layered
structure
and
high-voltage
plateau.
However,
application
is
hindered
by
sluggish
Zn2+
transport
kinetics
instability
in
electrolytes,
leading
rapid
capacity
fading
over
cycling.
In
the
present
work,
diethylene
glycol
(DEG)
pre-intercalated
VOP
(DEG-VOP)
with
flower-like
morphology
prepared
facile
hydrothermal
method.
The
DEG
molecules
enlarge
interplanar
lattice
of
(001)
plane
introduce
oxygen
vacancies,
accelerating
mass
charge
transfer
kinetics.
addition,
pre-intercalation
induces
self-assembly
nanosheets
into
structure,
which
exposes
more
(201)
planes,
providing
additional
ion
channels.
also
enhances
hydrophobicity
VOP,
effectively
suppressing
decomposition
dissolution.
These
result
significantly
improved
discharge
capacity,
retention
86%
after
2000
cycles
at
1
A
g–1.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
Abstract
With
the
rapid
development
of
wearable
electronic
devices,
demand
for
flexible,
durable,
and
high‐performance
energy
storage
systems
has
increased
significantly.
Nevertheless,
maintaining
stable
electrochemical
performance
during
stretching
while
ensuring
high
stretchability
mechanical
stability
remains
a
challenge.
Herein,
this
study
proposes
novel
type
stretchable
supercapacitors
made
from
carbon
nanotube
(CNT)
styrene‐butadiene‐styrene
(SBS)
composite
scaffolds
prepared
on
pre‐stretched
fabrics
using
breath
figure
method.
Hydrothermal
treatment
is
then
performed
to
grow
NiCo‐LDH
at
treated
fabrics.
This
method
induces
formation
hierarchically
porous
structure
under
humidity
conditions,
controls
hydrothermal
growth
in
CNT/SBS
scaffold,
significantly
enhances
stability.
The
supercapacitor
demonstrates
remarkable
retention
94%
capacitance
80%
tensile
strain
sustains
small
8%
degradation
over
20
000
charge–discharge
cycles,
achieving
specific
4948
mF
cm⁻
2
mA
.
device
an
density
801.6
µWh
(400.6
Wh
kg⁻¹)
exhibits
excellent
power
3.5
mW
(1749.5
W
kg⁻¹).
These
properties
make
potential
next‐generation
smart
wearables
electronics.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Supercapacitors
have
emerged
as
a
prominent
area
of
research
in
energy
storage
technology,
primarily
because
their
high
power
density
and
notable
stability
compared
to
batteries.
However,
practical
implementation
is
hindered
by
low
densities
insufficient
long-term
stability.
In
this
study,
bulk
porous
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