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.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Introducing
N
atoms
in
vanadium
oxides
(VO
x
)
of
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
can
reduce
their
bandgap
energy
and
enhance
electronic
conductivity,
thereby
promoting
the
diffusion
Zn
2+
.
The
close‐packed
oxynitride
(VON)
generated
often
necessitates
intercalation
water
molecules
for
restructuring,
rendering
it
more
conducive
zinc
ion
intercalation.
However,
its
dense
structure
causes
structural
strain
formation
by‐products
during
this
process,
resulting
decreased
electrochemical
performance.
Herein,
carbon‐coated
porous
V
2
O
3
/VN
nanosheets
(p‐VON@C)
are
constructed
by
annealing
metal‐organic
framework
an
ammonia‐contained
environment.
designed
p‐VON@C
efficiently
converted
to
low‐crystalline
hydrated
N‐doped
VO
subsequent
activation
while
maintaining
stability.
This
is
because
heterojunction
abundant
oxygen
vacancies
alleviate
molecule
intercalation,
accelerate
rate.
Carbon
coating
beneficial
prevent
from
sliding
or
falling
off
cycling
process.
Profiting
these
advantages,
activated
cathode
delivers
a
high
specific
capacity
518
mAh
g
−1
at
0.2
A
maintains
retention
rate
80.9%
after
2000
cycles
10
work
provides
pathway
designing
high‐quality
ZIB
cathodes.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(10)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
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
2
display
superior
rate
capabilities,
while
deliver
high
power
utilization
(84.9
%).
work
new
idea
of
metallurgy
method
modified
anodes,
showcasing
potential
large‐scale
production.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Vanadium‐based
materials,
due
to
their
diverse
valence
states
and
open‐framework
lattice,
are
promising
cathodes
for
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs),
but
encounters
the
major
challenges
of
in
situ
electrochemical
activation
process,
potent
polarity
electrolyte
periodic
expansion/contraction
efficient
Zn
2+
storage.
Herein,
architecting
vanadium
nitride
(VN)
nanosheets
over
titanium‐based
hollow
nanoarrays
skeletal
host
(denoted
VNTONC)
can
simultaneously
modulate
address
those
by
creating
multiple
interfaces
maintaining
(1
1
1)
phase
VN,
which
optimizes
storage
stability
VN.
Benefiting
from
modulated
crystalline
thermodynamics
during
two
outcomes
achieved;
I)
cathode
transforms
into
a
nanocrystalline
structure
with
increased
active
sites
higher
conductivity
and;
II)
significant
portion
crystal
facets
is
retained
process
leading
additional
capacity.
As
result,
as‐prepared
VNTONC
electrode
demonstrates
remarkable
discharge
capacities
802.5
331.8
mAh
g
−1
@
0.5
6.0
A
,
respectively,
enhanced
kinetics
as
validated
theoretical
calculations.
The
assembled
VNTONC||Zn
flexible
ZIB
excellent
properties
up
405.6
robustness
against
extreme
operating
conditions.