ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2025
Developing
ionotronic
interface
layers
for
zinc
anodes
with
superior
mechanical
integrity
is
one
of
the
efficient
strategies
to
suppress
growth
dendrites
in
favor
cycling
stability
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
Herein,
we
assembled
robust
2D
MXene-based
hydrogel
films
cross-linked
by
1D
cellulose
nanofibril
(CNF)
dual
networks,
acting
as
stabilize
Zn
anodes.
The
MXene-CNF
integrated
multifunctionalities,
including
a
high
in-plane
toughness
18.39
MJ
m-3,
in-plane/out-of-plane
elastic
modulus
0.85
and
3.65
GPa,
mixed
electronic/ionic
(ionotronic)
conductivity
1.53
S
cm-1
0.52
mS
cm-1,
zincophilicity
binding
energy
(1.33
eV)
low
migration
barrier
(0.24
Zn2+.
These
endowed
coupled
multifield
effects,
strong
stress
confinement
uniform
ionic/electronic
field
distributions
on
anodes,
effectively
suppressed
dendrite
growth,
proven
experiments
simulations.
An
example
MXene-CNF|Zn
showed
reduced
nucleation
overpotential
19
mV,
an
extended
life
over
2700
h
Zn||Zn
cells,
capacity
323
mAh
g-1
Zn||MnO2
compared
bare
Zn.
This
work
offers
approach
exploring
mechanically
1D/2D
AZIBs.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 425 - 441
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
This
review
provides
in-depth
insights
into
the
basics
and
main
issues
of
both
partial
exclusive
Mn
2+
/MnO
2
chemistry
highlights
optimizing
strategies
for
this
cathode
reaction
corresponding
full
battery.
Carbon Neutralization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Abstract
Zinc
metal
stands
out
as
a
promising
anode
material
due
to
its
exceptional
theoretical
capacity,
impressive
energy
density,
and
low
redox
potential.
However,
challenges
such
zinc
dendrite
growth,
corrosion,
side
reactions
in
aqueous
electrolytes
significantly
impede
the
practical
application
of
anodes.
Herein,
3‐(1‐pyridinio)‐1‐propanesulfonate
(PPS)
is
introduced
zwitterionic
additive
achieve
long‐term
highly
reversible
Zn
plating/stripping.
Due
orientation
polarization
with
force
electric
field,
PPS
π–π
conjugated
pyridinio
cations
strong
coordination
ability
sulfonate
anion
tends
generate
dynamic
adsorption
layer
build
unique
water–poor
interface.
steric
hindrance
effect
can
attract
solvated
2+
,
thereby
promoting
desolvation
process.
Moreover,
by
providing
large
number
nucleation
sites
inducing
ion
flow,
preferred
(002)
crystal
plane
be
achieved.
Therefore,
interfacial
electrochemical
reduction
kinetics
regulated
uniform
deposition
ensured.
Owing
these
advantages,
Zn//Zn
symmetrical
cell
exhibits
remarkable
cycling
stability
exceeding
2340
h
(1
mA
cm
−2
1
).
The
Zn//V
2
O
5
full
also
delivers
stable
for
up
6000
cycles.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(21)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Abstract
The
research
on
rechargeable
aqueous
Zinc(Zn)‐ion
batteries
has
expanded
exponentially.
However,
the
performance
of
Zn
anodes
during
cycling
and
their
commercial
application
is
restricted
by
severe
corrosion
dendritic
formation.
In
this
study,
a
facile
approach
presented
to
address
these
challenges
introducing
minute
quantities
Zr(NO
3
)
4
into
m
ZnSO
electrolyte.
additive
facilitates
creation
protective
layer
comprising
spatial
gradient
oxidation
alloy
(GOA)
particles.
insulating
zirconium‐based
materials
provide
necessary
potential
induce
plate
under
covering
film.
As
proof
concept,
in
situ
GOA
coating
anode
exhibits
exceptional
stability
for
8000
cycles
an
ultralow
hysteresis
voltage
41
mV
at
current
density
5
mA
cm
−2
.
Furthermore,
Density
Functional
Theory
analyses
reveal
that
homogenizes
electric
field
surrounding
surface
providing
abundant
zincophilic
sites
nucleation
compared
bare
plates.
This
ensures
uniform
deposition,
preventing
growth.
addition,
characterization
computation
Gibbs
free
energy
(Δ
G
H
*
may
effectively
suppress
hydrogen
evolution
reaction.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 10218 - 10226
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
gained
significant
attentions
for
their
inherent
safety
and
cost-effectiveness.
However,
challenges,
such
as
dendrite
growth
anodic
corrosion
at
the
Zn
anode,
hinder
commercial
viability.
In
this
paper,
an
organic-inorganic
coating
layer
(Nafion-TiO
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.
