Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(54), P. 6847 - 6859
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Zinc
ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
renewable
energy
storage
owing
to
their
affordability,
safety,
and
sustainability.
However,
issues
with
Zn
metal
anodes,
such
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
corrosion,
significantly
hinder
the
practical
application
of
ZIBs.
To
address
these
issues,
organic
solid
electrolyte
interface
(SEI)
layers
gained
traction
in
ZIB
community
they
can,
instance,
help
achieve
uniform
plating/stripping
suppress
side
reactions.
This
article
summarizes
recent
advances
artificial
SEI
including
fabrication
methods,
electrochemical
performance,
degradation
suppression
mechanisms.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 26, 2024
Abstract
Dendrite
growth
and
other
side‐reaction
problems
of
zinc
anodes
in
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
heavily
affect
their
cycling
lifespan
Coulombic
efficiency,
which
can
be
effectively
alleviated
by
the
application
polymer‐based
functional
protection
layer
on
anode.
However,
utilization
rate
groups
is
difficult
to
improve
without
destroying
polymer
chain.
Here,
a
simple
well‐established
strategy
proposed
controlling
orientation
(─SO
3
H)
assist
optimization
anodes.
Depending
electrostatic
effect,
surface‐enriched
─SO
H
increase
ionic
conductivity
homogenize
Zn
2+
flux
while
inhibiting
anionic
permeation.
This
approach
avoids
destruction
backbone
over‐sulfonation
amplifies
effect
groups.
Therefore,
modified
sulfonated
polyether
ether
ketone
(H‐SPEEK)
coating‐optimized
anode
capable
longtime
stable
plating/stripping,
moreover
an
enhanced
steadiness
under
high
current
densities
also
detected
series
with
different
cathode
materials,
achieved
inclusion
H‐SPEEK
coating
causing
any
harmful
effects
electrolyte
cathode.
work
provides
easy
efficient
further
optimize
plating/stripping
cations
metal
electrodes,
sheds
lights
scale‐up
high‐performance
battery
technology.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(48)
Published: July 14, 2024
Abstract
Zn
anodes
in
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
chronically
suffer
from
pernicious
side
reactions
and
ineluctable
dendrite
growth,
resulting
inadequate
reversibility
suboptimal
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
impeding
commercialization.
Herein,
a
multifunctional
metal–organic
coordination
polymer
layer
(FAZ)
is
constructed
on
the
zinc
anode
surface
(FAZ@Zn)
utilizing
simple
self‐assembly
strategy.
The
zincophilic
FAZ
interfacial
with
high
2+
transfer
number
low
nucleation
barrier
effectively
facilitates
de‐solvation
process,
supports
rapid
transport
of
ions,
contributes
to
preferential
growth
(002)
crystal
planes,
enabling
dendrite‐free
deposition.
Furthermore,
layer,
as
an
pH
regulating
inhibits
direct
contact
between
active
water
molecules,
lowering
severity
reactions.
Consequently,
FAZ@Zn
furnishes
eminent
cycle
stability
over
6900
h,
polarization
voltage
at
1
mA
cm
−2
h
boosted
CE
99.88%
4100
cycles.
More
encouragingly,
when
coupled
Na
2
V
6
O
16
·3H
O,
enables
full
cell
deliver
satisfactory
rate
performance
97%
capacity
retention
1600
This
work
provides
strategy
for
effective
preparation
highly
reversible
high‐performance
batteries.
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.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
their
cost‐effectiveness,
high
safety,
and
environmental
friendliness,
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
among
the
most
promising
technologies
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems.
Nonetheless,
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
evolution,
corrosion
at
zinc
(Zn)
anode
severely
hinder
practical
application.
In
this
study,
a
combination
of
molecular
self‐assembly
engineering,
squeegee
coating,
air
spraying
process
is
employed
create
superhydrophobic
highly
flexible
artificial
solid‐electrolyte‐interface
layer
on
Zn
(denoted
as
SFM/Zn).
Self‐assembled
monolayer
triethoxy‐3‐aminopropylsilane
optimizes
2+
migration
kinetics.
The
interface,
formed
by
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
trimethoxy(octadecyl)silane
(OTS)‐modified
nanosilicon
dioxide
particles,
inhibits
water‐related
side
reactions.
Furthermore,
PDMS
serves
dynamic
adaptive
interface
anode,
effectively
alleviating
“tip
effect”.
Consequently,
SFM/Zn||SFM/Zn
symmetrical
cells
enable
reversible
stable
plating/stripping
both
ultralow
current
density
(0.2
mA
cm
−2
)
ultrahigh
(45
).
assembled
Zn‐vanadium
(SFM/Zn||NH
4
V
O
10
cell
deliver
average
Coulombic
efficiency
(nearly
100%)
ultralong
cycling
stability
(135.5
mAh
g
−1
after
500
cycles
5
A
173.2
1000
2
This
innovative
three‐layered
strategy
sheds
new
light
designing
durable
high‐performance
AZIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
1,4‐naphthoquinone
(NQ)
is
anticipated
to
emerge
as
a
promising
electrode
material
for
designing
high‐performance
aqueous
proton
batteries
(APBs),
attributed
its
high
theoretical
capacity
and
flexible
designability.
However,
solubility
sluggish
kinetics
are
not
conducive
long‐term
cycling
stability
high‐rate
capability.
Herein,
unique
molecular
structure
design
strategy
proposed
construct
effective
p‐π
conjugated
structures
by
inducing
the
p‐electrons
in
substituent
groups
𝜋‐electrons
on
naphthalene
rings.
Theoretical
calculations
experimental
results
indicate
that
conjugation
effect
of
2,3‐dichloro‐1,4‐naphthoquinone
(2Cl‐NQ)
1‐hydroxy‐1,4‐naphthoquinone
(1OH‐NQ)
greatly
reduces
polarity
expands
π‐conjugate
system,
which
endows
them
with
minimal
superior
structural
stability,
thereby
achieving
excellent
99.53%
98.62%
retention
after
1800
cycles,
respectively.
Moreover,
induce
narrowed
bandgap,
improving
electronic
conductivity
redox
kinetics,
significantly
enhancing
their
rate
When
coupling
perylene‐3,4,9,10‐tetracarboxylic
dianhydride
(PTCDA)
anode,
full
battery
2Cl‐NQ//PTCDA
exhibits
specific
173
mAh
g
−1
at
15
A
,
maintaining
73.2%
40
000
cycles
demonstrating
exceptional
performance
even
−20
°C.
This
work
provides
valuable
insights
guidance
energy
storage
materials
APBs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(11)
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
The
rampant
“top‐growth”
dendrites,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
and
zinc
(Zn)
self‐corrosion
severely
impede
the
further
development
of
rechargeable
aqueous
ion
batteries.
To
address
these
challenges,
a
novel
double‐layer
gradient
coating
consisting
zincophilic
Sn
inner
layer
an
organic
polymer
outer
(OSA/PAM@Sn)
is
constructed
on
surface
Zn
anode.
layer,
composed
cross‐linked
oxidized
sodium
alginate
polyacrylamide
(OSA/PAM),
not
only
serves
as
physical
barrier
to
isolate
active
water
but
also
accelerates
2+
diffusion
by
facilitating
desolvation
process
[Zn(H
2
O)
6
]
due
its
plentiful
polar
functional
groups,
thereby
effectively
suppressing
detrimental
HER
self‐corrosion.
Simultaneously,
loose
can
offer
abundant
nucleation
sites
induce
uniform
“bottom‐to‐top”
deposition
with
low
overpotential.
Benefiting
from
synergistic
effect
designed
coating,
OSA/PAM@Sn‐Zn
anode
exhibits
remarkable
reversibility,
lifespans
over
5000
1200
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
–1
mAh
5
–5
in
symmetric
cells,
respectively.
Additionally,
MnO
||OSA/PAM@Sn‐Zn
full
battery
displays
improved
rate
performance
cycle
stability.
This
work
emphasizes
importance
effects
interface
design
achieve
side
reaction‐free
dendrite‐free
anodes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 30, 2025
Abstract
Achieving
stable
zinc‐metal
anodes
is
pivotal
to
realizing
high‐performance
aqueous
batteries
(AZMBs).
The
construction
of
a
functional
polymer
interface
layer
on
the
anode
surface
confirmed
as
an
effective
strategy
for
mitigating
dendrite
growth
and
side
reactions,
thereby
significantly
enhancing
stability
anode.
However,
polymers
capable
withstanding
electrolyte
environments
over
long
term
typically
suffer
from
elevated
interfacial
impedance,
which
hinders
Zn
2+
transport.
Here,
pioneering
enabled
by
with
high‐efficiency
ion
transport
introduced.
This
polymerized
in
situ
through
innovative
redox
initiation
system,
where
zinc
trifluoromethanesulfonate
(Zn(OTf)
2
)
salts
function
both
reductant
pre‐pathways,
ensuring
resultant
achieves
ideal
balance
ionic
conductivity,
water
resistance,
adhesion,
mechanical
properties,
effectively
suppressing
reactions.
Symmetric
cells
assembled
this
deliver
impressive
lifespan
8800
1600
h
under
1
5
mA
cm
−2
,
respectively.
further
demonstrates
exceptional
feasibility
versatility
Zn‐NVO
Zn‐PANI
batteries.
work
provides
groundbreaking
insights
into
strategic
design
layers
AZMBs.
