With
the
merits
of
high
reliability,
cost-effectiveness,
and
ecofriendliness,
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
promising
for
grid-scale
energy
storage.
However,
zinc
dendrites
associated
side
reactions
encountered
in
AZIBs,
leading
to
a
reduced
lifespan.
This
work
presents
novel
separator
design
strategy
tackle
these
problems
through
synergistic
combination
chitosan
sodium
alginate,
which
contain
cationic
anionic
functional
groups,
respectively.
The
complementary
polarity
two
polymer
matrices
strong
hydrogen
bonding
between
them
can
establish
unique
electrostatic
environment
that
offers
isolated
transport
paths
cations
anions
construct
robust
stable
complex
structure.
Besides,
both
biopolymers
have
affinity
with
H2O
molecules
Zn(002)
crystal
facet.
Hence,
effectively
promote
Zn2+
ion
transport,
uniformize
distributions,
restrain
interfacial
planar
diffusion
ions,
facilitate
desolvation
process,
boost
dynamics.
It
is
demonstrated
systematic
experiments
suppress
adverse
phenomena
at
metal/electrolyte
interface,
resulting
significantly
stabilized
chemistry.
use
such
separator,
extraordinary
cycling
stability
achieved
Zn//Zn
cells
full
even
under
remarkable
areal
capacities.
research
new
concept
battery
separators.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Zinc-ion
batteries
are
promising
for
large-scale
electrochemical
energy
storage
systems,
which
still
suffer
from
interfacial
issues,
e.g.,
hydrogen
evolution
side
reaction
(HER),
self-corrosion,
and
uncontrollable
dendritic
Zn
electrodeposition.
Although
the
regulation
of
electric
double
layer
(EDL)
has
been
verified
principle
to
select
additive
as
regulator
is
misted.
Here,
several
typical
amino
acids
with
different
characteristics
were
examined
reveal
behaviors
in
regulated
EDL
on
anode.
Negative
charged
acidic
polarity
(NCAP)
unveiled
guideline
selecting
reconstruct
an
inner
zincophilic
H
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Rechargeable
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
energy
storage
due
to
their
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
theoretical
density.
However,
the
utilization
of
Zn
anodes
results
in
unsatisfied
rate
performance
cycling
stability
dendrites,
unsatisfactory
stripping/plating
efficiency,
gas
evolution.
Herein,
we
propose
a
novel
approach
construct
"rocking-chair"
ZIBs
with
h-WO3
non-Zn
anode
address
these
issues.
Metallic
nonmetallic
ion-doped
(Cu-NWO)
are
designed
deliver
capacity
an
intercalation
unique
delocalized
electronic
structure
active
sites.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
certify
that
Cu2+
preintercalation
can
strengthen
electrochemical
kinetics
simultaneously
reduce
diffusion
barriers
on
Zn2+
storage.
The
long
cycle
life
density
successfully
realize
self-powered
electrochromic
device,
making
them
more
suitable
practical
applications
smart
gird.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
The
solar-driven
photorechargeable
zinc-ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
promising
power
solution
for
smart
electronic
devices
and
equipment.
However,
the
subpar
cyclic
stability
of
Zn
anode
remains
significant
impediment
to
their
practical
application.
Herein,
poly(diethynylbenzene-1,3,5-triimine-2,4,6-trione)
(PDPTT)
was
designed
functional
polymer
coating
Zn.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
PDPTT
not
only
significantly
homogenizes
electric
field
distribution
on
surface,
but
also
promotes
ion-accessible
surface
With
multiple
N
C=O
groups
exhibiting
strong
adsorption
energies,
this
reduces
nucleation
overpotential
Zn,
alters
diffusion
pathway
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(32), P. 23023 - 23036
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Host-design
optimization
strategies
for
zinc
anode
are
systematically
summarized.
Reasonable
structural
regulation
can
control
interfacial
mass
transfer,
uniform
nucleation,
and
regulate
crystal
growth,
thereby
stabilizing
the
anode.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Rechargeable
low-temperature
aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(LT-AZMBs)
are
considered
as
a
competitive
candidate
for
next-generation
energy
storage
systems
owing
to
increased
safety
and
low
cost.
Unfortunately,
sluggish
desolvation
kinetics
of
hydrated
[Zn(H2O)x]2+
inhomogeneous
ion
flux
cause
detrimental
hydrogen
evolution
reactions
(HER)
Zn
dendrite
growth.
Herein,
the
atomic
iron
well-implanted
onto
MXene
via
defect
capture
(SAFe@MXene)
has
been
initially
proposed
modulate
plating.
The
SAFe@MXene
serves
kinetic
promoters
enhance
interfacial
prevent
HER
uniformizes
Zn2+
smooth
deposition,
confirmed
by
theoretical
simulation,
Raman
electrochemical
tests.
Consequently,
under
0
°C,
SAFe@MXene-modulated
electrodes
deliver
long-term
stability
800
h
with
lower
overpotentials
even
at
5
mA
cm–2
or
higher
plating/stripping
capacity.
full
cell
MnO2
cathode
stabilizes
high
capacity-retention
nearly
100%
after
1000
cycles
1
A
g–1,
suggesting
great
promise
high-performance
LT-AZMBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Molecule
design
is
significant
for
achieving
the
functional
diversity
of
electrolyte
additives
in
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries,
yet
strategy
underutilized.
Here
modular
molecular
engineering
proposed
to
segregate
and
recombine
hydrophilic
(hydrophobic)
zincophobic
(zincophilic)
modules
within
maximize
efficacy
electrolytes
promoting
Zn
stability
reversibility.
By
using
an
with
a
polyoxometalate
(POM)
additive,
(NH
4
)
3
[PMo
12
O
40
],
which
contains
zincophilic‐hydrophobic
polyoxoanion
]
3−
zincophobic‐hydrophilic
cation
NH
+
,
promising
system
developed.
Experimental
theoretical
analyses
unravel
that
consisting
weak
[Mo
36
shell
encapsulating
zincophilic
intensifier
PO
core,
can
alter
2+
‐solvation
sheath
Zn‐electrolyte
interface.
Meanwhile,
disrupts
hydrogen
bond
networks
water,
synergistically
realizing
high
electrochemical
anode
at
both
room
low
temperatures.
As
result,
Zn//NaV
8
∙1.5H
2
batteries
additive
exhibit
outstanding
cycling
stability,
over
10
000
cycles
5
A
g
−1
25
°C
800
0.2
−30
°C.
This
work
highlights
significance
molecule
expands
research
scope
POM
chemistry.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 2, 2025
Abstract
Interface
issues
such
as
parasitic
reactions
and
dendrite
growth
have
long
been
major
obstacles
hindering
the
longevity
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
The
quest
for
more
effective
strategies
to
regulate
highly
active
interface
remains
a
focal
point
in
AZIBs.
Herein,
novel
interface‐targeted
additive
N‐Acetoacetylmorpholine
(NHM)
is
introduced,
by
lowering
interfacial
tension
modifying
electrical
double
layer,
improve
performance
This
reconfiguration
results
H
2
O‐poor
inner
Helmholtz
plane,
which
suppresses
reactions,
accelerates
kinetics,
fosters
uniform
zinc
deposition.
Consequently,
anode
demonstrates
impressive
cycling
durability,
exceeding
3800
h
plating/stripping
process
400
steady
cycle
at
high
depth
discharge
(DOD)
60%.
Zn/NH
4
V
O
10
full
cell
superior
performance,
achieving
80%
capacity
retention
after
1500
cycles.
Moreover,
pouch
cells
with
highloading
cathodes
(13.5
mg
cm
−2
)
can
maintain
70%
300
cycles
0.5
A
g
−1
.
controlled
N/P
ratio
(2.63:1)
shows
excellent
stability
130
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
design
offer
promising
enhancing
practicality
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
The
main
challenges
in
aqueous
Zn
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
enhancing
energy
density
and
cycling
life,
which
require
low
deposition/stripping
overpotential
a
stable
anode/electrolyte
interface.
Herein,
hollow
mesoporous
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
coated
with
carbon
(HMNVP/C)
is
designed
as
the
anode
protective
layer
(HMNVP/C@Zn).
zincophilic
numerous
ion
channels
accelerates
2+
desolvation,
while
structure
promotes
rapid
migration
through
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interface
(ASEI).
Diffusion
rate
differences
between
external
wall
core
lead
to
enrichment
flux
homogenization
at
Consequently,
HMNVP/C@Zn
symmetric
cell
achieves
an
ultralow
of
13.0
mV
1
mA
cm
−2
,
for
over
1200
h
0.2
mAh
without
dendrite
growth.
Additionally,
first
time,
electrochemical
process
zinc
decomposed
into
seven
steps,
determine
relaxation
time
range
ASEI
by
situ
impedance
spectroscopy
(EIS)
distribution
times
(DRT)
analysis.
It
noted
that
within
HMNVP/C
significantly
reduces
subsequent
crystal
This
novel
design
characterization
technique
offer
valuable
insights
preparing
advanced
AZMBs.
