Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(44)
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract
The
energy
densities
of
conventional
aqueous
batteries
are
often
unsatisfactory
due
to
the
limited
capacities
electrode
materials.
Therefore,
design
creative
has
be
considered.
Herein,
S‐MnO
2
constructed
by
matching
S/Cu
S
redox
couples
and
MnO
deposition/dissolution.
In
such
batteries,
undergo
solid‐solid
conversion
reaction
with
four‐electron
transfer,
ensuring
a
high
specific
capacity
2220
mAh
g
−1
in
anodes.
Furthermore,
can
take
place
stably
acidic
electrolyte
that
is
essential
for
As
result,
match
deposition/dissolution
well,
which
endow
membrane‐free
configuration.
proof
concept,
Ah‐level
prismatic
single‐flow
were
assembled
could
operate
over
1000
h,
demonstrating
their
great
potential
large‐scale
storage.
This
work
broadens
horizons
beyond
metal‐manganese
chemistry.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
work
proposes
a
novel
electrolyte
additive,
sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin,
which
remarkably
improves
the
cycling
stability
of
AZIBs
with
synergistic
effect
its
zincophilic
functional
groups
and
unique
adsorption
configuration.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 11, 2024
Abstract
Designing
next‐generation
alternative
energy
storage
devices
that
feature
high
safety,
low
cost,
and
long
operation
lifespan
is
of
the
utmost
importance
for
future
wide
range
applications.
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
play
a
vital
part
in
promoting
development
portability,
sustainability,
diversification
rechargeable
battery
systems.
Based
on
theory
electrolyte
solvation
chemistry,
deep
understanding
interaction
between
components
their
impact
chemical
properties
has
achieved
series
research
progress.
Analyzing
shell
or
structure–performance
relationship,
establishing
more
stable
high‐energy
chemistries
are
inevitable
requirements
to
suppress
electrolyte–electrode
interphase
side
reaction
realize
functional
use
batteries.
In
this
critical
review,
attempt
overview
current
comprehension
regarding
structure
zinc
technology.
Advanced
methodology
toward
interactions
cations,
solvent
molecules,
anions
aqueous
electrolytes
general
rules
design
from
atomic
level
summarized.
Methods
viable
modification
then
introduced
overcoming
remained
challenges
transferring
laboratory
results
practical
Possible
direction
with
aim
investigating
ultimate
choice
high‐performance
construction
also
outlined.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
indeed
faces
challenges
primarily
attributed
to
the
inherent
side
reactions
and
dendrite
growth
associated
with
Zn
anode.
In
present
work,
N‐Methylmethanesulfonamide
(NMS)
is
introduced
optimize
transfer,
desolvation,
reduction
2+
,
achieving
highly
stable
reversible
plating/stripping.
NMS
molecule
can
substitute
one
H
2
O
in
solvation
structure
hydrated
be
preferentially
chemisorbed
on
surface
protect
anode
against
corrosion
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
thereby
suppressing
byproducts
formation.
Additionally,
a
robust
N‐rich
organic
inorganic
(ZnS
ZnCO
3
)
hybrid
solid
electrolyte
interphase
situ
generated
due
decomposition
NMS,
resulting
enhanced
transport
kinetics
uniform
deposition.
Consequently,
cells
achieve
long
lifespan
2300
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
high
cumulative
plated
capacity
3.25
Ah
excellent
reversibility
an
average
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
99.7
%
over
800
cycles.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
The
breakthrough
in
electrolyte
technology
stands
as
a
pivotal
factor
driving
the
battery
revolution
forward.
colloidal
electrolytes,
one
of
emerging
will
arise
gushing
research
interest
due
to
their
complex
behaviors
and
mechanistic
actions
at
different
conditions
(aqueous/nonaqueous
solvents,
salt
concentrations
etc.).
Herein,
we
show
"beyond
aqueous"
electrolytes
with
ultralow
concentration
inherent
low
freezing
points
investigate
its
underlying
principles
stabilize
cryogenic
Zn
metal
batteries.
Impressively,
"seemingly
undesired"
polarization
interface
would
disrupt
coalescence
stability
electrolyte,
leading
mechanically
rigid
interphase
particle-rich
layer,
positively
inhibiting
side
reactions
on
either
electrodes.
Importantly,
multi-layered
pouch
cells
cathode
loading
10
mg
cm
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. 4102 - 4110
Published: July 29, 2024
In
aqueous
zinc
batteries,
the
potential
of
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
higher
than
that
Zn
deposition,
making
HER
unavoidable
in
actual
charge/discharge
cycles.
Generally,
concentrated
electrolytes
can
reconfigure
solvation
structures
and
suppress
HER.
However,
by
analyzing
various
thermodynamic
characteristics,
show
a
advantage,
which
seems
"contradictory"
to
dynamical
disadvantage.
Herein,
based
on
ZnCl2
electrolytes,
we
quantitatively
assess
consumption
Zn2+
using
variation
bonds
correlating
dynamic
interfacial
find
above
contradiction
lies
ratio
sum
Zn2+-H2O
Zn2+-Cl–
coordination
structures.
Under
same
Zn-deposition
potential,
Zn2+-Cl–-
rich
Zn2+-H2O-poor
layer
was
formed
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
contributing
deposition
rather
This
work
will
deepen
understanding
how
regulate
competitive
tradeoff
between
deposition.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Abstract
While
aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
have
shown
great
promise
for
large‐scale
energy
storage,
a
series
of
interfacial
side
reactions
derived
from
the
decomposition
active
water
molecules
in
Zn
2+
solvation
structures
seriously
hinder
practical
application
AZMBs.
Recently,
regulating
electrolytes
has
been
proven
to
be
effective
alleviating
reactions.
Advanced
characterization
techniques
probe
provide
powerful
tools
comprehensively
understanding
underlying
relationship
between
and
performance
Although
significant
processes
achieved
electrolyte
engineering
mechanistic
preliminarily
established,
systematic
summary
is
still
absent.
Considering
importance
engineering,
comprehensive
review
this
topic
necessary.
In
article,
advantages
scope
ever‐used
studying
are
introduced
remaining
challenges
potential
opportunities
future
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
The
side
reactions
and
dendritic
growth
largely
impede
the
utilization
of
Zn
anode
in
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
Herein,
a
novel
strong
acidic
electrolyte
additive
itaconic
acid
(IA)
is
introduced
to
achieve
highly
stable
via
dual
functions.
First,
use
trace
amounts
IA
can
provide
steady
low
pH
environment
for
electrolyte,
which
beneficial
eliminate
alkaline
by‐products
by
neutralizing
OH
−
that
accumulated
near
anode.
Second,
an
interfacial
protective
layer
be
situ
formed
cross‐linking
reduction
reaction
between
anode,
helping
inhibit
continuous
corrosion
on
promote
formation
uniform
deposition.
Consequently,
achieves
ultra‐long
cycle‐life
(5390
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
,
mAh
)
enhanced
coulombic
efficiency
(99.86%
upon
2100
cycles
5
−1
).
Besides,
full
cell
assembled
with
sodium
vanadate
delivers
high
reversible
capacity
179.6
g
over
2000
2
A
.
This
work
offers
new
solution
related
insights
design
electrolytes
additives
toward
AZIBs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(1)
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
The
practical
deployment
of
Zn-ion
batteries
faces
challenges
such
as
dendrite
growth,
side
reactions
and
cathode
dissolution
in
traditional
electrolytes.
Here,
we
develop
a
highly
conductive
dynamically
ion-sieved
electrolyte
to
simultaneously
enhance
the
Zn
metal
reversibility
suppress
dissolution.
dynamic
ion
screen
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
is
achieved
by
numerous
pyrane
rings
with
radius
3.69
Å,
which
can
selectively
facilitate
plating/stripping
insertion/extraction
process
[Zn(H
