Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
are
widely
recognized
as
promising
alternatives
to
lithium
due
their
excellent
safety,
environmental
compatibility,
and
cost‐effectiveness.
Nonetheless,
the
formation
of
dendrites,
corrosion,
undesirable
side
reactions
on
zinc
surface
pose
significant
challenges
cycling
stability
batteries.
In
this
study,
polar
propylene
carbonate
(PC)
is
paired
with
tetrafluoroborate
anions
establish
a
strong
ion‐dipole
interaction.
Strong
interaction
can
not
only
alter
solvation
structure
ions
but
also
facilitate
dynamic
double
electric
layer
electrode,
suppressing
ZnF
2
interface
carbonate,
thereby
facilitating
uniform
ion
deposition,
consequently
improving
battery
over
broad
temperature
range.
Concretely,
formulated
electrolyte
enhances
wide
range
−30
40
°C,
accompanied
by
capacity
retention
≈100%
even
after
10
000
cycles
at
°C.
The
symmetrical
utilizing
exhibits
stable
performance
for
1200
h
25
°C
1900
respectively.
findings
provide
direction
development
long‐cycle
capable
operating
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(23)
Published: April 19, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
stimulated
extensive
attention
due
to
their
environmental
friendliness
and
low
cost.
Unfortunately,
the
inevitable
dendrite
growth
corrosion
on
(Zn)
anode
severely
hinder
practical
application
of
AZIBs.
Herein,
an
amino
acid
containing
imidazole
group
is
introduced
as
effective
additive
address
these
issues.
The
dynamic
conversion
protonated
creates
a
pH
buffer
function
that
regulates
solution
in
real
time,
inhibits
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
eliminates
notorious
by‐products.
In
addition,
preferentially
adsorbed
Zn
anode,
preventing
contact
active
water
with
surface
promoting
homogeneous
deposition.
Thus,
acid‐based
electrolyte
promotes
free
plating/stripping
Coulombic
efficiency
up
99.67%
cycle
lifetime
2600
h.
particular,
depth
discharge
87%
can
be
achieved
ultra‐high
areal
capacity
24
mAh
cm
−2
.
developed
Zn||CVO
full
cell
also
exhibits
better
electrochemical
performance
than
without
additives.
This
work
provides
convenient
approach
for
safe
efficient
Zn‐ion
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Rechargeable
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
expected
to
be
the
next
generation
of
low‐cost,
safe,
and
high‐energy‐density
energy
storage
systems.
However,
undesirable
electrode/electrolyte
interfacial
(EEI)
side
reactions
anode
dissolution
cathode
materials
during
cycling
ZIBs
have
led
drastic
degradation
battery
performance.
Here,
a
phosphated
electrolyte
is
developed
facilitate
simultaneous
formation
Zn
3
(PO
4
)
2
‐rich
solid
interphase
(SEI)
cathode/electrolyte
interface
(CEI)
as
well
improved
solvent
chemistry.
The
in
situ
generated
robust
EEI
induce
uniform
deposition
zinc
inhibit
solvation
material
achieve
high
performance
ZIBs.
chemistry
promises
stable
at
low
temperatures
with
an
ultra‐long
life
600
h
−10
°C.
Moreover,
pouch
cell
exhibits
excellent
no
significant
capacity
after
150
cycles.
In
addition,
anode‐free
performances
long
lifetime
200
This
study
provides
simple
effective
strategy
for
construction
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
The
solar-driven
photorechargeable
zinc-ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
promising
power
solution
for
smart
electronic
devices
and
equipment.
However,
the
subpar
cyclic
stability
of
Zn
anode
remains
significant
impediment
to
their
practical
application.
Herein,
poly(diethynylbenzene-1,3,5-triimine-2,4,6-trione)
(PDPTT)
was
designed
functional
polymer
coating
Zn.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
PDPTT
not
only
significantly
homogenizes
electric
field
distribution
on
surface,
but
also
promotes
ion-accessible
surface
With
multiple
N
C=O
groups
exhibiting
strong
adsorption
energies,
this
reduces
nucleation
overpotential
Zn,
alters
diffusion
pathway
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(46)
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
VO
2
is
considered
as
one
of
the
most
likely
cathode
materials
to
be
commercialized
for
large‐scale
application
in
AZIBs
and
at
forefront
aqueous
batteries,
but
its
lower
electrical
conductivity,
slower
Zn
2+
mobility,
well
voltage
degradation
structural
collapse
due
vanadium
solubilization
have
limited
further
development.
Herein,
a
Co‐substitution
engineering
strategy
proposed,
which
introducing
heteroatom
Co
doping
substitution
oxygen
vacancy
stabilize
structure
promote
ionic/electronic
leading
an
enhanced
ion
storage
behavior.
The
Co‐substituted
(Co
0.03
V
0.97
O
2‐x
,
denote
v
‐CoVO)
reported
this
paper,
inhibits
dissolution
AZIBs,
even
acetionitrile
system.
DFT
calculations
show
that
‐CoVO
has
more
stable
faster
electronic/ionic
conductivity.
Consequently,
‐CoVO||ZnOTF||Zn
battery
(aqueous)
can
deliver
remarkable
capacity
475
mAh
g
−1
0.2
A
with
99.1%
retention
after
200
cycles,
still
maintains
excellent
cycling
stability
‐CoVO||ZnTFSI||Zn
(acetionitrile
electrolyte)
0.1
.
In
addition,
compared
charge
transfer
resistance
iffusion
coefficient
are
significantly
enhanced.
This
work
broadens
scope
research
high
performance
ZIBs.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(18), P. 8980 - 9028
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
As
one
of
the
most
promising
electrochemical
energy
storage
systems,
aqueous
batteries
are
attracting
great
interest
due
to
their
advantages
high
safety,
sustainability,
and
low
costs
when
compared
with
commercial
lithium-ion
batteries,
showing
promise
for
grid-scale
storage.
This
invited
tutorial
review
aims
provide
universal
design
principles
address
critical
challenges
at
electrode-electrolyte
interfaces
faced
by
various
multivalent
battery
systems.
Specifically,
deposition
regulation,
ion
flux
homogenization,
solvation
chemistry
modulation
proposed
as
key
tune
inter-component
interactions
in
corresponding
interfacial
strategies
underlying
working
mechanisms
illustrated.
In
end,
we
present
a
analysis
on
remaining
obstacles
necessitated
overcome
use
under
different
practical
conditions
future
prospects
towards
further
advancement
sustainable
systems
long
durability.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(32), P. 42153 - 42163
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
poised
to
play
a
pivotal
part
in
meeting
the
growing
demands
for
energy
storage
and
powering
portable
electronics
their
superior
security,
affordability,
environmentally
friendly
characteristics.
However,
detrimental
side
reactions
occurring
at
zinc
anode
dendrite
caused
by
uneven
plating/stripping
have
greatly
compromised
cycling
life
of
AZIBs,
thereby
impeding
practical
prospects.
In
this
study,
interfacial
comodulation
strategy
was
employed
combining
"electrostatic
shielding"
effect
cations
with
characteristic
adsorption
anions.
Two
molar
ZnSO
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(39)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
The
solar‐driven
photorechargeable
zinc‐ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
promising
power
solution
for
smart
electronic
devices
and
equipment.
However,
the
subpar
cyclic
stability
of
Zn
anode
remains
significant
impediment
to
their
practical
application.
Herein,
poly(diethynylbenzene‐1,3,5‐triimine‐2,4,6‐trione)
(PDPTT)
was
designed
functional
polymer
coating
Zn.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
PDPTT
not
only
significantly
homogenizes
electric
field
distribution
on
surface,
but
also
promotes
ion‐accessible
surface
With
multiple
N
C=O
groups
exhibiting
strong
adsorption
energies,
this
reduces
nucleation
overpotential
Zn,
alters
diffusion
pathway
2+
at
interface,
decreases
corrosion
current
hydrogen
evolution
current.
Leveraging
these
advantages,
Zn‐PDPTT//Zn‐PDPTT
exhibits
an
exceptionally
long
cycling
time
(≥4300
h,
1
mA
cm
−2
).
Zn‐PDPTT//AC
hybrid
capacitors
can
withstand
50,000
cycles
5
A/g.
Zn‐PDPTT//NVO
battery
faster
charge
storage
rate,
higher
capacity,
excellent
stability.
Coupling
with
high‐performance
perovskite
solar
cells
results
in
13.12
%
overall
conversion
efficiency
battery,
showcasing
value
advancing
upgrading
renewable
energy
utilization.
