Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Abstract
Zn‐ion
microbatteries
(MBs),
distinguished
by
their
simple
fabrication
process,
low
material
costs,
and
high
safety,
are
ideal
candidates
for
powering
microelectronic
devices.
Nevertheless,
most
MBs
face
momentous
performance
challenges
of
limited
areal
capacity
insufficient
cycling
as
a
result
poor
contact
between
the
electrode
electrolyte.
In
this
work,
liquid–solid
electrode–electrolyte
is
designed
harnessing
in
situ
generated
iodine
ionic
liquids
to
produce
Zn//I
2
solid
with
unprecedented
energy
storage
capabilities,
even
at
temperatures
−20
°C.
As
result,
demonstrate
an
ultrahigh
7.2
mAh
cm
−2
,
density
8.3
mWh
stable
over
900
cycles
Coulombic
efficiency
99.8%
room
temperature.
Even
°C,
still
afford
3.9
4.1
.
Operando
spectroscopic
analysis
theoretical
calculations
employed
track
evolution
liquid
electrodes
upon
electrochemical
cycling.
Moreover,
such
integrated
into
flexible
Bluetooth
sensor
modules,
thereby
ushering
bright
future
microscale
electronics.
National Science Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(5), P. 20230078 - 20230078
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
The
increasing
popularity
of
the
Internet
Things
and
growing
microelectronics
market
have
led
to
a
heightened
demand
for
microscale
energy
storage
devices,
such
as
microbatteries
microsupercapacitors.
Although
lithium
dominated
market,
safety
concerns
arising
from
incidents
like
self-ignition
explosions
prompted
shift
towards
new
devices
prioritizing
high
safety.
Zinc-based
micro-energy
(ZMSDs),
known
their
safety,
low
cost,
favorable
electrochemical
performance,
are
emerging
promising
alternatives
microbatteries.
However,
challenges
persist
in
fabrication
microelectrodes,
electrolyte
infusion,
device
packaging,
integration
with
microelectronics.
Despite
these
challenges,
significant
progress
has
been
made
over
last
decade.
This
review
focuses
on
recent
advancements
zinc-based
storage,
offering
unique
insights
into
applications
paving
way
commercial
deployment
high-performance
ZMSDs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Abstract
Micro
energy
storage
devices
(MESDs)
have
emerged
as
promising
providers
for
micro
applications
due
to
their
integrated
performance.
However,
the
limited
cycle
life
and
low
power
density
of
microbattery,
microsupercapacitor
consistently
impeded
broader
practical
implementation.
Herein,
obtain
a
MESD
with
long
life,
excellent
density,
superior
novel
battery‐supercapacitor
hybrid
(MBSH)
device
is
fabricated.
Two
types
3D
microelectrodes
are
fabricated,
namely,
nanowire
network
anode
based
on
PEDOT‐TiON
porous
cathode
Ni(OH)
2
.
Benefiting
from
unique
hydrophobic
characteristics
PEDOT
layer,
high
electrical
conductivity
TiON,
conductivity,
abundant
ion
diffusion
channels
microstructure,
NW
demonstrate
exceptional
cycling
stability
by
retaining
70%
capacity
after
40
000
cycles.
The
achieved
MBSH
exhibits
an
extended
voltage
window
ranging
0
1.9
V,
impressive
77.5
mW
cm
−2
,
55.6
µWh
Furthermore,
it
maintains
remarkable
retention
rate
71.6%
even
undergoing
30
This
innovative
design
paves
way
developing
high‐performance
microdevices
electrochemical
properties.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
development
of
wearable
and
intelligent
flexible
devices
has
posed
strict
requirements
for
power
sources,
including
excellent
mechanical
strength,
inherent
safety,
high
energy
density,
eco‐friendliness.
Zn‐ion
batteries
with
aqueous
quasi‐solid‐state
electrolytes
(AQSSEs)
various
functional
groups
that
contain
electronegative
atoms
(O/N/F)
tunable
electron
accumulation
states
are
considered
as
a
promising
candidate
to
the
tremendous
progress
been
achieved
in
this
prospering
area.
Herein,
review
proposes
comprehensive
summary
recent
achievements
using
AQSSE
by
focusing
on
significance
different
groups.
fundamentals
challenges
ZIBs
introduced
from
chemical
view
first
place.
Then,
mechanism
behind
stabilization
functionalized
is
summarized
explained
detail.
Then
regarding
enhanced
electrochemical
stability
classified
based
polymer
chain.
advanced
characterization
methods
briefly
following
sections.
Last
but
not
least,
current
future
perspectives
area
provided
authors'
point
view.
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.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2025
Stretchable
electronics
are
transforming
next-generation
wearables
and
robotics,
creating
a
significant
demand
for
compatible
energy
storage
devices.
Microbatteries,
known
their
compact
flat
design,
hold
great
promise
but
often
face
limitations
of
low
strain
tolerance
unidirectional
stretchability.
Here,
we
introduce
omnidirectionally
stretchable
Zn-MnO2
microbatteries
featuring
innovative
nanocomposite
current
collectors.
These
collectors
comprise
serpentine-patterned
silver
nanowire
carbon
nanotube
nanocomposites
embedded
in
soft
elastomer,
which
effectively
dissipate
across
all
directions.
The
resulting
microbattery
achieves
impressive
performance,
including
high
capacity
(>1.5
mAh
cm-2),
excellent
rate
capability
(up
to
5.0
mA
robust
operation
under
omnidirectional/biaxial
strains.
Additionally,
multiple
cells
successfully
integrated
with
wireless
charging
circuit
LED
array,
forming
wearable
system
that
seamlessly
conforms
body
movements.
This
work
establishes
novel
design
framework
deformable
devices,
merging
superior
electrochemical
performance
multidirectional
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.