Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 8, 2024
Abstract
Zn
interfacial
issues
involved
dendrite
evolution
and
undesired
parasitic
reactions
are
tough
challenges
to
impede
the
progress
of
ion
battery.
Herein,
dendrite‐free
anode
with
boosted
stability
is
achieved
by
four‐in‐one
functional
additive
triethyl
phosphate
(TEP).
Experiments
theoretical
calculation
reveal
that
TEP
participates
in
generation
compact
inorganic
interface
prevent
from
corrosion.
Meanwhile,
electrical
double
layer
(EDL)
reconstructed
adsorbed
molecules
inner
weakened
2+
solvation
structure
diffusion
layer,
which
efficiently
shields
active
H
2
O
moderate
electrochemical
kinetics,
thereby
preventing
water‐related
secondary
reaction
electroplating
on
tip
region.
Additionally,
manipulates
zinc
growth
direction
adsorbing
(002)
facet,
thus
enabling
long‐lasting
deposition.
Accordingly,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
demonstrates
an
ultralong
lifespan
over
5000
h
(almost
7
months)
at
1
mA
cm
−2
,
mAh
remarkable
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
≈97.6%
for
1500
cycles.
For
practical
demonstration,
Zn||LiFePO
4
full
improved
rate
capability
elevated
capacity
116.0
g
−1
.
These
findings
highlight
chemistry
manipulated
multifunctional
additives
as
efficient
approach
stabilize
anode,
holding
promise
top‐notch
Zn‐based
batteries
longevity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(51)
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
parasitic
side
reaction
on
Zn
anode
is
the
key
issue
which
hinders
development
of
aqueous
Zn-based
energy
storage
systems
power-grid
applications.
Here,
a
polymer
additive
(PMCNA)
engineered
by
copolymerizing
2-methacryloyloxyethyl
phosphorylcholine
(MPC)
and
N-acryloyl
glycinamide
(NAGA)
was
employed
to
regulate
deposition
environment
for
satisfying
inhibition
performance
during
long-term
cycling
with
high
utilization.
PMCNA
can
preferentially
adsorb
metal
surface
form
uniform
protective
layer
effective
water
molecule
repelling
resistance.
In
addition,
guide
nucleation
along
002
plane
further
dendrite
suppression.
Consequently,
enable
Zn//Zn
battery
an
ultrahigh
depth
discharge
(DOD)
90.0
%
over
420
h,
Zn//active
carbon
(AC)
capacitor
long
lifespan,
Zn//PANI
utilization
51.3
at
low
N/P
ratio
2.6.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
promising
candidates
for
next-generation
energy
storage
due
to
the
excellent
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
natural
abundance,
high
theoretical
specific
capacity,
and
low
redox
potential
of
(Zn)
metal.
However,
several
issues
such
as
dendrite
formation,
hydrogen
evolution,
corrosion,
passivation
Zn
anodes
cause
irreversible
loss
active
materials.
To
solve
these
issues,
researchers
often
use
large
amounts
excess
ensure
a
continuous
supply
materials
anodes.
This
leads
ultralow
utilization
squanders
density
AZMBs.
Herein,
design
strategies
AZMBs
with
discussed
in
depth,
from
utilizing
thinner
foils
constructing
anode-free
structures
100%,
which
provides
comprehensive
guidelines
further
research.
Representative
methods
calculating
depth
discharge
different
first
summarized.
The
reasonable
modification
foil
anodes,
current
collectors
pre-deposited
Zn,
aqueous
(AF-AZMBs)
improve
then
detailed.
In
particular,
working
mechanism
AF-AZMBs
is
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
high-utilization
presented.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(51)
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Abstract
The
high
thermodynamic
instability
and
side
reactions
of
Zn‐metal
anode
(ZMA),
especially
at
current
densities,
greatly
impede
the
commercialization
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
Herein,
a
fluorine‐rich
double
protective
layer
strategy
is
proposed
to
obtain
reversibility
AZIBs
through
introduction
versatile
tetradecafluorononane‐1,9‐diol
(TDFND)
additive
in
electrolyte.
TDFND
molecule
with
large
adsorption
energy
(−1.51
eV)
preferentially
absorbs
on
Zn
surface
form
Zn(OR)
2
−
(R=−CH
−(CF
)
7
−CH
−)
cross‐linking
complex
network,
which
balances
space
electric
field
controls
2+
ion
flux,
thus
enabling
uniform
compact
deposition
(002)
crystal
planes.
Meanwhile,
low
Lowest
unoccupied
molecular
orbital
(LUMO,
0.10
level
priorly
decomposed
regulate
interfacial
chemistry
ZMA
by
building
ZnF
‐rich
solid
electrode/electrolyte
interface
(SEI)
layer.
It
found
that
14
nm‐thick
SEI
delivers
excellent
structural
integrity
suppress
parasitic
blocking
direct
contact
active
water
ZMA.
Consequently,
electrode
exhibits
superior
cycling
life
over
430
h
10
mA
cm
−2
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.8
%
5
.
Furthermore,
68
mAh
pouch
cell
80.3
capacity
retention
for
1000
cycles.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 23861 - 23871
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Regulating
the
crystallographic
texture
of
zinc
(Zn)
metal
anode
is
promising
to
promote
Zn
reversibility
in
aqueous
electrolytes,
but
direct
fabrication
specific
textured
still
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
a
facile
iodide
ion
(I-)-assisted
electrodeposition
strategy
that
can
scalably
fabricate
highly
(002)
crystal
plane-textured
(H-(002)-Zn).
Theoretical
and
experimental
characterizations
demonstrate
presence
I-
additives
significantly
elevate
growth
rate
(100)
plane,
homogenize
nucleation,
plating
kinetics,
thus
enabling
uniform
H-(002)-Zn
electrodeposition.
Taking
electrolytic
cell
with
conventional
ZnSO4-based
electrolyte
commercial
Cu
substrate
as
model
system,
gradually
transforms
from
(101)
increase
NaI
additive
concentration.
In
optimized
1
M
ZnSO4
+
0.8
electrolyte,
as-prepared
features
compact
structure
an
ultrahigh
intensity
ratio
signal
without
containing
signal.
The
free-standing
electrode
manifests
stronger
resistance
interfacial
side
reactions
than
(101)-textured
electrode,
delivering
high
efficiency
99.88%
over
400
cycles
ultralong
cycling
lifespan
6700
h
(>9
months
at
mA
cm-2)
assuring
stable
operation
full
batteries.
This
work
will
enlighten
efficient
electrosynthesis
high-performance
anodes
for
practical
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(21)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Zinc–iodine
batteries
have
the
potential
to
offer
high
energy‐density
aqueous
energy
storage,
but
their
lifetime
is
limited
by
rampant
dendrite
growth
and
concurrent
parasite
side
reactions
on
Zn
anode,
as
well
shuttling
of
polyiodides.
Herein,
a
cation‐conduction
dominated
hydrogel
electrolyte
designed
holistically
enhance
stability
both
zinc
anode
iodine
cathode.
In
this
electrolyte,
anions
are
covalently
anchored
chains,
major
mobile
ions
in
restricted
be
2+
.
Specifically,
such
cation‐conductive
results
ion
transference
number
(0.81)
within
guides
epitaxial
nucleation.
Furthermore,
optimized
solvation
structure
reconstructed
hydrogen
bond
networks
chains
contribute
reduced
desolvation
barrier
suppressed
corrosion
reactions.
On
cathode
side,
electrostatic
repulsion
between
negative
sulfonate
groups
polyiodides
hinders
loss
active
material.
This
all‐round
design
renders
zinc–iodine
with
reversibility,
low
self‐discharge,
long
lifespan.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(25), P. 17103 - 17113
Published: June 13, 2024
Understanding
the
interfacial
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
crucial
to
regulate
electrochemical
behavior
in
aqueous
zinc
batteries.
However,
mechanism
of
HER
related
solvation
chemistry
remains
elusive,
especially
time-dependent
dynamic
bond
(H-bond)
under
an
electric
field.
Herein,
we
combine
situ
spectroscopy
with
molecular
dynamics
simulation
unravel
structure.
We
find
two
critical
change
processes
involving
Zn-electroplating/stripping,
including
initial
double
layer
establishment
form
H
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: March 27, 2024
Zn
metal
as
a
promising
anode
of
aqueous
batteries
faces
severe
challenges
from
dendrite
growth
and
side
reactions.
Here,
tetraphenylporphyrin
tetrasulfonic
acid
(TPPS)
is
explored
an
electrolyte
additive
for
advanced
anodes.
It
interesting
to
note
that
TPPS
spontaneously
assembles
into
unique
aggregates.
As
they
adsorb
on
the
anode,
aggregates
enhance
resistance
percolation
compared
single
molecules.
Meanwhile,
facilitates
anion
association
in
solvation
sheath
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(15), P. 7742 - 7783
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Aqueous
Zn-metal
batteries
have
attracted
increasing
interest
for
large-scale
energy
storage
owing
to
their
outstanding
merits
in
terms
of
safety,
cost
and
production.
However,
they
constantly
suffer
from
inadequate
density
poor
cycling
stability
due
the
presence
zinc
ions
fully
hydrated
solvation
state.
Thus,
designing
dehydrated
structure
can
effectively
address
current
drawbacks
aqueous
batteries.
In
this
case,
considering
lack
studies
focused
on
strategies
dehydration
ions,
herein,
we
present
a
systematic
comprehensive
review
deepen
understanding
zinc-ion
regulation.
Two
fundamental
design
principles
component
regulation
pre-desolvation
are
summarized
environment
formation
interfacial
desolvation
behavior.
Subsequently,
specific
strategy
based
distinct
carefully
discussed,
including
preparation
methods,
working
mechanisms,
analysis
approaches
performance
improvements.
Finally,
general
summary
issues
addressed
using
strategies,
four
critical
aspects
promote
presented
as
an
outlook,
involving
updating
(de)solvation
theories,
revealing
evolution,
enhancing
techniques
developing
functional
materials.
We
believe
that
will
not
only
stimulate
more
creativity
optimizing
electrolytes
but
also
provide
valuable
insights
into
other
battery
systems.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 31, 2024
The
inner
Helmholtz
plane
and
thus
derived
solid-electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
are
crucial
interfacial
structure
to
determine
the
electrochemical
stability
of
Zn-ion
battery
(ZIB).
In
this
work,
we
demonstrate
that
introducing
β-cyclodextrins
(CD)
as
anion-receptors
into
Zn(OTf)2
aqueous
electrolyte
could
significantly
optimize
Zn
anode
SEI
for
achieving
stable
ZIB.
Specifically,
β-CD
with
macrocyclic
holds
appropriate
cavity
size
charge
distribution
encase
OTf-
anions
at
metal
surface
form
β-CD@OTf-
dominated
structure.
Meanwhile,
electrochemically
triggered
decomposition
in
situ
convert
organic-inorganic
hybrid
(ZnF2/ZnCO3/ZnS‒(C-O-C/*CF/*CF3)),
which
efficiently
hinder
dendrite
growth
maintain
proper
mechanical
strength
guarantee
long-term
stability.
thus-derived
|
|Zn
pouch
cell
(21
cm2
size)
β-CD-containing
exhibits
a
cumulative
capacity
6450
mAh−2
cm−2
conditions
10
mAh
high
areal
capacity.
This
work
gives
insights
reaching
ZIB
via
additive
regulation.
Here,
authors
report
βcyclodextrins