Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(46)
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
Energy
storage
has
become
increasingly
crucial,
necessitating
alternatives
to
lithium‐ion
batteries
due
critical
supply
constraints.
Aqueous
multivalent
metal‐ion
(AMVIBs)
offer
significant
potential
for
large‐scale
energy
storage,
leveraging
the
high
abundance
and
environmentally
benign
nature
of
elements
like
zinc,
magnesium,
calcium,
aluminum
in
Earth's
crust.
However,
slow
ion
diffusion
kinetics
stability
issues
cathode
materials
pose
technical
challenges,
raising
concerns
about
future
viability
AMVIB
technologies.
Recent
research
focused
on
nanoengineering
cathodes
address
these
issues,
but
practical
implementation
is
limited
by
low
mass‐loading.
Therefore,
developing
effective
engineering
strategies
essential.
This
review
introduces
3D
printing‐enabled
structural
design
as
a
transformative
strategy
advancing
AMVIBs.
It
begins
summarizing
recent
developments
common
challenges
AMVIBs
then
illustrates
various
3D‐printed
designs
aimed
at
overcoming
limitations
conventional
materials,
highlighting
pioneering
work
this
field.
Finally,
discusses
necessary
technological
advancements
printing
processes
further
develop
advanced
The
reader
will
receive
new
fresh
perspective
additive
technologies
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Microbatteries
(MBs)
are
crucial
to
power
miniaturized
devices
for
the
Internet
of
Things.
In
evolutionary
journey
MBs,
fabrication
technology
emerges
as
cornerstone,
guiding
intricacies
their
configuration
designs,
ensuring
precision,
and
facilitating
scalability
mass
production.
Photolithography
stands
out
an
ideal
technology,
leveraging
its
unparalleled
resolution,
exceptional
design
flexibility,
entrenched
position
within
mature
semiconductor
industry.
However,
comprehensive
reviews
on
application
in
MB
development
remain
scarce.
This
review
aims
bridge
that
gap
by
thoroughly
assessing
recent
status
promising
prospects
photolithographic
microfabrication
MBs.
Firstly,
we
delve
into
fundamental
principles
step-by-step
procedures
photolithography,
offering
a
nuanced
understanding
operational
mechanisms
criteria
photoresist
selection.
Subsequently,
highlighted
specific
roles
photolithography
including
utilization
template
creating
micropatterns,
protective
layer
during
etching
process,
mold
soft
lithography,
constituent
active
component,
sacrificial
construction
micro-Swiss-roll
structure.
Finally,
concludes
with
summary
key
challenges
future
perspectives
MBs
fabricated
providing
insights
sparking
research
inspiration
this
field.
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 57 - 57
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
The
sustainable
development
of
high-performance
micro-batteries,
characterized
by
miniaturized
size,
portability,
enhanced
safety,
and
cost-effectiveness,
is
crucial
for
the
advancement
wearable
smart
electronics.
Zinc-ion
micro-batteries
(ZIMBs)
have
attracted
widespread
attention
their
high
energy
density,
environmental
friendliness,
excellent
low
cost.
key
to
designing
ZIMBs
lies
in
improving
volumetric
capacity
cycle
stability.
This
review
focuses
on
material
design,
electrode
fabrication,
structural
configuration
providing
a
comprehensive
analysis
challenges
strategies
associated
with
cathodes
ZIMBs.
Additionally,
application
ZIMBs,
which
provide
electronics
such
as
devices,
tiny
robots,
sensors,
introduced.
Finally,
future
perspectives
are
discussed,
offering
insights
into
design
fabrication
order
facilitate
successful
integration
practical
applications.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
In
the
past
few
years,
aqueous
zinc‐metal
batteries
(ZMBs)
have
gained
much
attention
and
can
be
regarded
as
a
potential
alternative
to
lithium‐metal
owing
their
high
safety,
nature
of
abundance,
environmental
sustainability.
However,
several
challenges
persist,
including
dendrite
formation,
corrosion,
unwanted
side
reactions,
before
ZMBs
fully
utilized
in
practical
applications.
To
circumvent
these
issues,
anode
free
(AFZMBs)
emerged
next‐generation
energy
storage
system.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
recent
developments
AFZMBs,
working
mechanisms,
advantages
over
conventional
ZMBs,
for
implementation.
It
also
highlights
key
strategies,
current
collector
modification,
electrolyte
engineering,
3D
printing
techniques
enhance
zinc
deposition
uniformity
cycling
stability.
The
explores
how
technology
revolutionize
design
advanced
collectors
zinc‐rich
cathodes,
optimizing
material
utilization
enhancing
battery
performance.
Finally,
with
future
perspective
AFZMBs
is
concluded,
highlighting
need
further
research
address
existing
bottlenecks
unlock
storage.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
In
recent
years,
secondary
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
hot
research
area,
with
electrodes
being
one
of
the
key
components
that
significantly
impact
battery
performance.
However,
traditional
coating‐type
electrode
sheets,
which
limitations
in
terms
energy
and
power
density,
can
no
longer
satisfy
current
demands
for
batteries.
3D
printing
technology,
known
its
low
cost,
simple
operation,
rapid
prototyping,
ease
customization,
has
garnered
widespread
attention.
By
applying
technology
to
optimizing
their
structure
design,
it
is
possible
create
more
active
sites
ion/charge
transport
channels,
thereby
enhancing
electrochemical
performance
Herein,
this
paper
reviews
currently
commonly
used
storage
technologies
standards
ink
formulation.
A
variety
representative
printed
structures
optimization
strategies
are
also
listed.
addition,
materials
use,
ranging
from
0D
3D,
covered,
including
synthesis
methods,
morphology,
contributions
It
anticipated
review
will
provide
valuable
insights
into
rapidly
developing
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2025
Abstract
Three‐dimensional
(3D)
carbon
materials
are
often
used
as
carriers
for
anchoring
iodine
in
zinc‐iodine
batteries
(ZIBs).
However,
the
physical
stacking
of
during
electrode
assembly
process,
weaker
interactions
between
non‐polar
and
species,
scarcity
catalytic
sites
conversion
led
to
a
reduced
activity
redox
reaction,
which
fails
completely
inhibit
shuttling
species.
Here,
3D
ultrafine
Cu‐anchored
CNT‐rGO
(3D
Cu@CNT‐rGO)
with
interconnected
structures
prepared
using
simple
laser‐induced
reduction
strategy.
The
microporous
structure
excellent
electrical
conductivity
Cu@CNT‐rGO
make
it
an
ideal
host
iodine.
Ultrafine
Cu
nanoparticles
introduce
catalysts
accelerate
kinetics,
efficiently
catalyze
iodine/polyiodide
conversion,
polyiodide
shuttling,
enhance
electrochemical
performance
ZIBs.
fabricated
zinc‐iodide
micro‐batteries
(ZIMBs)
delivers
high
specific
area
capacity
1.29
mAh
cm
−2
,
energy
density
(1.55
mWh
)
power
(33.58
mW
well
cyclin
stability
(80%
retention
after
4000
cycles).
Meanwhile,
ZIMBs
have
mechanical
flexibility
great
potential
application
field
integrated,
miniaturized
flexible
electronic
devices.
