Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Abstract
Achieving
both
high
ionic
conductance
and
stable
Zn
metal
anode
simultaneously
remains
a
challenge
with
current
liquid
solid
electrolytes.
Here,
viscoelastic
soft
electrolyte
(VSSE)
strategy
is
presented
that
effectively
balances
ion
conduction
stability.
The
VSSE
created
by
nano‐SiO
2
inducing
liquid‐to‐solid
transition
in
solution
containing
Zn(BF
4
)
salt
dissolved
an
oligomer
(glycerol
polyoxyethylene‐b‐oxypropylene
ether,
GPE)
water.
plentiful
oxygen
functional
group
provides
enough
hydrogen
bonding
sites
for
water
molecules
to
be
completely
hydrogen‐bonded
form
state
without
free
bound
serves
as
Zn‐O
coordination
modulator
can
weaken
the
strong
coordination,
lowering
dissociation
energy
ions,
realizing
fast
decoupling
motion
mode.
Consequently,
gives
impressive
of
(2.28
±
0.07)
×10
−3
S
cm
−1
at
room
temperature
10–1000
times
higher
than
reported
polymer
Simultaneously,
restricted
molecular
activity
allows
excellent
storage/cycle
life
anode,
which
confirmed
remarkably
improved
storage
(720
h),
shelving‐recovery
lifespan
(850–1200
cycling
(1400–2050
h).
This
study
offers
fresh
perspectives
on
multifunctional
design
strategies
based
soft‐matter
science.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Abstract
Anion
acceptors
(AAs)
enable
to
dissolve
metal
fluoride
salts
and
achieve
reversible
fluorination
defluorination
in
ion
batteries
(FIBs).
However,
most
reported
strategies
only
focus
on
boron‐
alcohol‐based
AAs
with
strong
Lewis
acidity
excessive
hydrogen
bond
(HB)
strength,
which
often
leads
the
uncontrollable
mass
loss
of
active
materials
inferior
reduction
stability
electrolyte.
Although
amino
imine
groups
possess
preferable
anti‐reductive
property,
their
HB
strengths
are
apparently
too
weak
dissociate
salts.
Here
a
novel
strategy
is
proposed
for
molecular
structure
design
toward
imino
by
introducing
double
bonds
pyridine‐N
into
five‐membered‐ring
pyrrolidine.
Therein
conjugation
effect,
inductive
α
effect
synergistically
utilized
enhance
group.
Theoretical
calculations
experiments
prove
that
1,2,4‐triazole
AA
retains
maximum
extent
while
increasing
strength
Based
this
AA,
electrolyte
achieves
an
unprecedented
wide
electrochemical
window
(5.5
V),
enabling
highly
cycling
CuF
2
||Pb
full
cells
(>300
cycles)
Cu
+
‐mediated
two‐step
redox
mechanism,
PbF
‐Pb||PbF
‐Pb
symmetric
(1600
h)
low
overpotential,
asymmetric
high
coulombic
efficiency.
Batteries & Supercaps,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
This
study
introduces
monolithic
three‐dimensional
nanoporous
magnesium
(3D‐NPMg)
fabricated
through
a
scalable
solution‐based
dealloying
process
as
electrodes.
By
employing
naphthalene‐based
reductive
environment,
this
approach
forms
hierarchically
porous
3D
structure
with
clean
metallic
surfaces,
thereby
forming
free‐standing
bicontinuous
nanostructure.
The
resulting
3D‐NPMg
addresses
critical
challenges
in
metal
battery
(MMB)
anodes,
including
high
polarization,
dendritic
growth,
and
limited
cycling
stability.
Electrochemical
performance
tests
show
that
exhibits
lower
overpotentials,
improved
charge‐transfer
kinetics,
significantly
extended
life.
interconnected
facilitates
efficient
ionic
transport
uniform
Mg
deposition,
thus
suppressing
volume
expansion
reducing
top‐plating
during
cycling.
With
its
rapid
oxidation‐minimizing
synthesis,
offers
broad
applications
across
various
metals,
which
can
advance
the
development
of
stable,
high‐performance
anodes
for
next‐generation
MMBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
The
formation
of
a
stable
passivation
layer
and
the
strong
electrostatic
interactions
impede
diffusion
magnesium
ions
(Mg
2+
)
at
Mg
anode
surface.
Construction
an
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
presents
promising
approach
to
overcome
these
limitations.
This
study
develops
synergistic
structurally
Mg@SnSb
SEI
through
in
situ
reaction
between
Tin
trifluoromethanesulfonate
antimony
chloride
(Sn(OTf)
2
‐SbCl
3
‐based)
electrolyte,
featuring
low
LUMO
(lowest
unoccupied
molecular
orbital).
formed
multi‐phase
effectively
reduces
interfacial
barriers
facilitates
during
both
plating
stripping
processes.
Additionally,
nano‐grained
microstructure
enhances
uniformity
plating/stripping
suppresses
decomposition
OTf
anions
DME
solvent
molecules.
incorporating
exhibits
exceptionally
overpotential
less
than
0.07
V
ultra‐long
cycle
life
exceeding
1500
h.
In
full‐cell
tests
using
Mg@SnSb||Mo
6
S
8
,
system
achieved
exceptional
electrochemical
performance,
maintaining
over
94%
its
initial
capacity
after
more
400
cycles.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Fluoride
ion
batteries
(FIBs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
ultrahigh
theoretical
energy
density,
dendrite‐free
safety,
and
resource
abundance.
Although
some
anion
acceptors
been
proposed
address
the
insolubility
of
inorganic
fluoride
salts,
difficulty
in
dissociating
ions
from
results
short
lifespan
extremely
low
specific
capacity
FIBs.
Here,
a
battery
is
demonstrated
with
unprecedented
long
life
through
design
an
acceptor‐multi‐F
state
electrolyte.
The
high
Lewis
acidity
triphenylantimony
chloride
(TSbCl)
as
novel
acceptor
electrolyte
facilitates
complete
dissociation
CsF,
resulting
TSbCl‐F
complex
can
further
interact
form
states.
This
strategy
combines
capability
for
salts
minimal
thermodynamic
barriers
releasing
at
electrode‐electrolyte
interface.
endows
FIBs
durable
reversible
fluorination/defluorination
reaction
(3700
cycles
coulombic
efficiency
99.5%
small
voltage
polarization
30
mV)
(580
mAh
g
−1
after
40
100
mA
).
high‐output
CuF
2
//Li
configuration
(with
discharge
plateau
2.9
V)
larger‐sized
pouch‐type
//Sn+SnF
530
)
are
demonstrated.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 30, 2025
Abstract
Rechargeable
magnesium
batteries
(RMBs)
have
attracted
extensive
attention
due
to
the
high
volumetric
capacity
and
natural
abundance
of
(Mg)
metal
anode.
However,
Mg
anode
in
ether‐based
electrolyte
systems
often
suffers
from
surface
passivation,
leading
irreversible
plating/stripping
behavior
Mg.
In
this
work,
for
first
time,
an
effective
strategy
is
proposed
modify
by
situ
alloy
formation
using
a
chlorine‐free
organic
compound,
triphenyl
bismuth
(TPB).
Through
electrochemical
reduction,
Mg‐Bi
forms
uniformly
on
surface,
providing
abundant
nucleation
sites
Mg,
allowing
smooth
stable
deposition
suppressing
occurrence
short
circuits.
1,2‐dimethoxyethane
(DME)‐based
system,
addition
TPB
significantly
improves
performance
anode,
enabling
cycling
up
170
h
at
low
overpotential.
Similarly,
tetraethylene
glycol
dimethyl
ether
(G4)
excellent
observed,
achieving
240
h.
This
work
confirms
feasibility
additives
improve
interface
provides
new
possibilities
enhancing
practical
applications
RMBs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Regulating
the
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
and
interfacial
solvation
structure
of
is
crucial
for
developing
rechargeable
magnesium
batteries
(RMBs)
with
long
cycling
life,
high
current
density
tolerance,
fast
ion
transport
capability
operated
under
extreme
environments,
such
as
low
temperatures.
Herein,
an
effective
strategy
using
oligomeric
poly(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran)
(polyDHP)
proposed
to
modulate
RMBs,
construction
SEI
rapid
Mg-ion
conductivity.
The
steric
hindrance
polyDHP
its
electrostatic
interaction
Mg2+
reduce
solvent
molecules
in
first
shell,
allowing
participate
coordination,
thus
lowering
desolvation
energy
barrier
facilitating
their
deposition
stripping.
Furthermore,
due
glass
transition
behavior,
exhibits
a
more
ordered
continuous
internal
channels
at
-20
°C,
therefore
enabling
stable
RMB
operation
lower
temperatures
time.
corresponding
Mg
symmetric
cells
display
much
overpotential
(400
mV)
excellent
stability
both
room
temperature
(over
5000
h
5
mA
cm-2
10
cm-2)
°C
1300
3
cm-2).
This
supports
CuS∥Mg
full
over
200
cycles
°C.
work
reveals
importance
regulating
structure,
promoting
realistic
applications
RMBs
conditions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 3, 2025
Abstract
Magnesium
(Mg)
is
a
promising
anode
material
for
magnesium
metal
batteries
(MMBs)
owing
to
its
high
specific
capacity,
excellent
safety
profile,
and
abundant
availability.
However,
pristine
Mg
anodes
suffer
from
uneven
plating/stripping
surface
passivation/corrosion,
limiting
the
cycling
stability
of
MMBs.
This
study
introduces
Bi/Mg‐based
hybrid
interphase
protective
layer
on
foil
(denoted
Bi‐Mg@Mg)
through
an
in
situ
quasi‐solid–solid
redox
reaction
by
immersing
bismuth
oxybromide
suspension.
The
resulting
consists
magnesiophilic
components
(Bi
Bi
2
3
alloy)
magnesiophobic
species
(MgO,
MgBr
,
BiBr
).
These
synergistically
enhance
desolvation,
nucleation,
deposition
kinetics,
mitigate
side
reactions,
promote
uniform
electric
field
ion
flux
distributions.
As
result,
Bi‐Mg@Mg
electrodes
exhibit
superior
reversibility,
maintaining
stable
performance
over
4100
h
all‐phenyl
complex
electrolyte
2900
Mg(TFSI)
electrolyte,
significantly
outperforming
electrodes.
Furthermore,
full
cells
paired
with
Mo
6
S
8
cathodes
demonstrate
capacities,
rate
capabilities,
long
lifespans,
highlighting
exceptional
electrochemical
anode.
offers
strategy
developing
highly
reversible
anodes,
paving
way
practical
long‐cycle