Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(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 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 Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(39)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
The
rampant
dendrites
growth
caused
by
uncontrolled
deposition
of
Zn
2+
ions
at
metal
anode
poses
a
significant
obstacle
to
the
practical
applications
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs).
Herein,
an
ultrathin
(5
µm)
aramid
nanofiber
(ANF)
separator
is
reported
enhance
stability
and
ZIB
energy
density.
Through
systematic
experimental
studies
DFT
simulations,
it
demonstrated
that
ANF
with
unique
surface
polarity
can
modify
solvation
configuration,
facilitate
desolvation,
regulate
orientation
ions.
Consequently,
demonstrates
85‐fold
increase
in
running
time
beyond
850
h
compared
conventional
glass
fiber
5
mA
cm
−2
/2.5
mAh
.
Even
under
harsh
depth
discharge
conditions
50%
80%,
anodes
still
sustain
extended
cycling
periods
over
475
200
h,
respectively.
As
pairing
this
thin
high‐areal‐capacity
Mn
2.5
V
10
O
24
∙5.9H
2
cathode
low
negative
capacity/positive
capacity
ratio
(2.64)
full
cell,
superior
gravimetric/volumetric
density
(129.2
Wh
kg
−1
/142.5
L
)
achieved,
far
surpassing
majority
counterparts
literature.
This
work
offers
promising
for
promoting
utilization
energy‐dense
ZIBs.
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
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
ABSTRACT
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
energy
storage,
but
the
problems
related
to
Zn
dendrites
and
side
reactions
severely
hinder
their
practical
applications.
Herein,
a
self‐recognition
separator
based
on
Bi‐based
metal–organic
framework
(GF@CAU‐17)
is
developed
ion
management
achieve
highly
reversible
anodes.
The
GF@CAU‐17
has
behavior
customize
selective
2+
channels,
effectively
repelling
SO
4
2–
H
2
O,
facilitating
conduction.
inherent
properties
of
CAU‐17
result
in
repulsion
ions
while
disrupting
hydrogen
bond
network
among
free
O
molecules,
restraining
by‐products.
Simultaneously,
zincophilic
characteristic
expedites
desolvation
[Zn(H
O)
6
]
,
leading
self‐expedited
pumping
effect
that
dynamically
produces
steady
homogeneous
flux,
thereby
alleviates
concentration
polarization.
Consequently,
symmetric
cell
can
long
lifespan
4450
h.
Moreover,
constructed
Zn//GF@CAU‐17//MnO
delivers
high
specific
capacity
221.8
mAh
g
−1
88.0%
retention
after
2000
cycles.
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.
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49(6), P. 2014 - 2033
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Zinc-ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
offer
safe,
low-cost,
high-capacity
energy
storage,
but
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
evolution,
and
corrosion
limit
their
use.
This
paper
reviews
stability
strategies
research
directions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Metal
anodes
exhibit
great
potential
in
delivering
high
capacity
and
energy
density
to
address
modern
demands.
However,
the
commercialization
of
these
advanced
batteries
is
hindered
by
metal
anode‐related
challenges
including
fast‐decaying
performance
dendrite‐induced
safety
risks.
Though
frequently
overlooked
cell
design,
separators
can
play
a
critical
role
anode
reactions
actively
interacting
with
both
electrolytes
electrodes.
This
review
explores
design
principles
for
achieve
safe
stable
batteries.
By
analyzing
failure
modes
each
step
during
electrodeposition
process,
key
factors
that
determine
stability
cycling
process
are
discussed.
Additionally,
current
methods
used
evaluate
separator
effectiveness
suppressing
dendrite
formation
highlighted
critically
examined
their
limitations.
enhancing
understanding
functionality,
this
offers
insights
into
optimizing
designs,
paving
way
development
efficient
