Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 4670 - 4678
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
An
operando
DIC-based
technique
is
developed
to
analyze
the
strain
and
partial
molar
volume
of
Zn
2+
in
combination
with
an
electrochemical–mechanical
coupling
model,
which
provides
fundamental
explanations
for
enhanced
cycling
stability
AZIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(38)
Published: May 25, 2023
Abstract
Quick‐charge
technology
is
of
great
significance
for
the
development
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries.
In
this
study,
an
unreported
in
situ
electrochemical
amorphization
mechanism
highlighted
to
unlock
ultrafast‐kinetics
electrode.
Multiple
characterizations,
density
functional
theory
calculation,
and
molecular
dynamic
simulation
are
applied
uncover
storage
electrodes,
as
well
evolution
structure,
reaction
kinetics
after
reconstruction.
As
revealed,
long‐range
ordered
ZnV
2
O
4
crystalline
can
be
reconstructed
a
short‐range
Zn
0.44
V
electrode,
which
exhibits
significantly
improved
active
sites,
shortened
diffusion
path,
enhanced
zinc
ions
capture
ability.
Notably,
by
pairing
with
modified
anode,
it
display
ultrahigh
rate
capability
(212
mAh
g
−1
at
50
A
)
maximum
power
23.2
kW
kg
,
good
cycle
performance
(217.2
3000
cycles
20
).
Unexpectedly,
such
amorphous
electrodes
also
retain
superior
even
cryogenic
conditions.
high
specific
capacity
251
delivered
−25°C
1
84.3%
retention
500
cycles.
This
brand‐new
in‐situ
expected
provide
new
insight
into
understanding
high‐performance
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(10)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Aqueous
Zn-based
batteries
have
emerged
as
compelling
candidates
for
grid-scale
energy
storage,
owing
to
their
intrinsic
safety,
remarkable
theoretical
density
and
cost-effectiveness.
Nonetheless,
the
dendrite
formation,
side
reactions,
corrosion
on
anode
overshadowed
practical
applications.
Herein,
we
present
an
in
situ
grown
carbon
network
reinforcing
Zn
matrix
prepared
by
powder
metallurgy.
This
provides
uninterrupted
internal
electron
transport
pathway
optimize
surface
electric
field
distribution,
thereby
enabling
highly
reversible
deposition.
Consequently,
symmetrical
cells
demonstrate
impressive
stability,
running
over
880
h
with
a
low
voltage
hysteresis
(≈32
mV).
Furthermore,
this
composite
exhibits
enhanced
performance
both
aqueous
Zn-ion
Zn-air
batteries.
Notably,
Zn//MnO
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
New
carbon‐based
materials
(CMs)
are
recommended
as
attractively
active
due
to
their
diverse
nanostructures
and
unique
electron
transport
pathways,
demonstrating
great
potential
for
highly
efficient
energy
storage
applications,
electrocatalysis,
beyond.
Among
these
newly
reported
CMs,
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)‐derived
CMs
have
achieved
impressive
development
momentum
based
on
high
specific
surface
areas,
tunable
porosity,
flexible
structural‐functional
integration.
However,
obstacles
regarding
the
integrity
of
porous
structures,
complexity
preparation
processes,
precise
control
components
hinder
regulation
interface
engineering
in
CMs.
In
this
context,
review
systematically
summarizes
latest
advances
tailored
types,
processing
strategies,
energy‐related
applications
MOF‐derived
focuses
structure‐activity
relationship
metal‐free
carbon,
metal‐doped
metallide‐doped
carbon.
Particularly,
intrinsic
correlation
evolutionary
behavior
between
synergistic
interaction
micro/nanostructures
species
with
electrochemical
performances
emphasized.
Finally,
insights
perspectives
relevant
research
presented,
future
prospects
challenges
discussed,
providing
valuable
guidance
boost
high‐performance
electrodes
a
broader
range
application
fields.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(44)
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Zinc‐ion
batteries
with
chalcogen‐based
(S,
Se,
Te)
cathodes
have
emerged
as
a
promising
candidate
for
utility‐scale
energy
storage
systems
and
portable
electronics,
which
attracted
rapid
attention
offer
tremendous
opportunities
owing
to
their
excellent
density,
on
top
of
the
advantages
aqueous
Zn
including
cost‐effectiveness,
inherent
safety,
eco‐friendliness.
Here,
comprehensive
overview
basic
mechanism
zinc–chalcogen
great
intrinsic
issues
is
provided.
More
detailed
recent
progress
summarized
existing
challenges
strategies
are
provided
well.
First,
four
specific
types
presented,
including:
zinc–sulfur,
zinc–selenium,
zinc–selenium
sulfide,
zinc–tellurium
batteries.
Second,
remaining
within
in
material
preparation,
physicochemical
properties,
battery
performance
discussed.
Meanwhile,
series
constructive
comprehensively
put
forward
optimizing
electrochemical
performance.
Finally,
future
research
perspectives
proposed
exploration
innovation
next‐generation
green
zinc
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Abstract
The
design
and
fabrication
of
advanced
cathode
materials
with
excellent
electrochemical
properties
to
match
the
Zn
anode
is
crucial
for
development
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs).
Herein
synthesis
MIL‐88B(V)@rGO
composites
reported,
in
which
MIL‐88B(V)
nanorods
are
anchored
on
reduced
graphene
oxide
(rGO)
sheets,
as
ZIBs,
where
induces
formation
small‐size
instead
typical
prism
morphology.
During
initial
charge/discharge
process,
undergoes
an
situ
irreversible
transformation
from
amorphous
V
2
O
5
that
acts
active
site
subsequent
2+
insertion/extraction.
hierarchical
structure
provide
abundant
channels
sites
diffusion
adsorption.
density
functional
theory
calculation
reveals
rGO
sheets
have
two
functions,
i.e.,
improve
conductivity
reduce
migration
energy
barrier.
Consequently,
exhibits
ultrahigh
reversible
capacity
479.6
mAh
g
−1
at
50
mA
good
rate
performance
263.6
5000
,
superior
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
cathodes
reported
literature.
This
work
may
shed
a
new
light
MOFs‐based
ZIBs.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 6041 - 6041
Published: March 23, 2023
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
promising
for
large-scale
energy
storage
systems
due
to
their
high
safety,
large
capacity,
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
commercialization
is
currently
hindered
by
several
challenging
issues,
including
cathode
degradation
zinc
dendrite
growth.
Recently,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
derivatives
have
gained
significant
attention
widely
used
in
AZIBs
highly
porous
structures,
specific
surface
area,
ability
design
Zn2+
shuttle.
Based
on
preceding
contributions,
this
review
aims
generalize
two
principles
MOF-based
materials
AZIBs:
preparation
anode
protection.
For
preparation,
we
mainly
introduce
novel
electrode
such
as
pure
MOFs,
carbon
materials,
metal
oxides,
compounds,
focusing
the
analysis
of
capacity
AZIBs.
protection,
systematically
analyze
3D
Zn
architecture,
solid
electrolyte
interfaces,
separators,
solid-state
electrolytes,
highlighting
improvement
cyclic
stability
anodes.
Finally,
propose
future
development
Our
work
can
give
some
clues
raising
practical
application
level
aqueous
ZIBs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(22)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Effective
strategies
toward
building
exquisite
nanostructures
with
enhanced
structural
integrity
and
improved
reaction
kinetics
will
carry
forward
the
practical
application
of
alloy‐based
materials
as
anodes
in
batteries.
Herein,
a
free‐standing
3D
carbon
nanofiber
(CNF)
skeleton
incorporated
heterostructured
binary
metal
selenides
(ZnSe/SnSe)
nanoboxes
is
developed
for
Na‐ion
storage
anodes,
which
can
facilitate
Na
+
ion
migration,
improve
structure
integrity,
enhance
electrochemical
kinetics.
During
carbonization
selenization
process,
selenium/nitrogen
(Se/N)
co‐doped
into
CNF
skeleton,
conductivity
wettability
matrices.
More
importantly,
ZnSe/SnSe
heterostructures
Se/N
co‐doping
CNFs
have
synergistic
interfacial
coupling
effect
built‐in
electric
field
heterogeneous
interfaces
hetero‐boundaries
well
between
matrix
selenide
heterostructures,
enable
fast
ion/electron
transport
accelerate
surface/internal
storage.
The
ZnSe/SnSe@Se,N‐CNFs
exhibit
superior
performance
than
comparative
ZnSe/SnSe,
ZnSe
SnSe
powders,
deliver
an
excellent
rate
(882.0,
773.6,
695.7,
634.2,
559.0
mAh
g
−1
at
current
rates
0.1,
0.2,
0.5,
1,
2
A
)
long‐life
cycling
stability
587.5
3500
cycles
.