Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
are
widely
recognized
as
promising
alternatives
to
lithium
due
their
excellent
safety,
environmental
compatibility,
and
cost‐effectiveness.
Nonetheless,
the
formation
of
dendrites,
corrosion,
undesirable
side
reactions
on
zinc
surface
pose
significant
challenges
cycling
stability
batteries.
In
this
study,
polar
propylene
carbonate
(PC)
is
paired
with
tetrafluoroborate
anions
establish
a
strong
ion‐dipole
interaction.
Strong
interaction
can
not
only
alter
solvation
structure
ions
but
also
facilitate
dynamic
double
electric
layer
electrode,
suppressing
ZnF
2
interface
carbonate,
thereby
facilitating
uniform
ion
deposition,
consequently
improving
battery
over
broad
temperature
range.
Concretely,
formulated
electrolyte
enhances
wide
range
−30
40
°C,
accompanied
by
capacity
retention
≈100%
even
after
10
000
cycles
at
°C.
The
symmetrical
utilizing
exhibits
stable
performance
for
1200
h
25
°C
1900
respectively.
findings
provide
direction
development
long‐cycle
capable
operating
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Transition
metals
especially
Fe‐based
catalysts
representing
an
emerging
type
of
enzyme‐mimicking
materials
are
great
interest
in
biosensing
and
therapy
fields.
However,
the
poor
affinity
toward
H
2
O
limits
their
catalytic
activity
while
high‐precise
controllable
regulation
engineering
nanozymes
remains
a
challenge.
Herein,
facile
approach
is
presented
to
fabricate
FeCu/hemin
aerogel
with
self‐supported,
hierarchically
porous
network
structures
through
second
metal
center
surface
ligand
engineering,
achieving
sequential
‐affinity
amplification.
Excitingly,
for
exhibits
14.03‐fold
enhancement
than
that
Fe
particle,
accompanied
5.88‐fold
efficiency
(
K
cat
/
m
)
increase
FeCu.
Mechanism
studies
suggest
Cu
hemin
modifications
upshift
d
‐band
from
−0.49
−0.17
eV
promote
electron
transfer
process,
thus
facilitating
dissociation
.
Importantly,
allow
highly
sensitive
detection
norfloxacin
low
limit
72
n
Notably,
it
shows
remarkable
inhibition
on
bacterial
growth
vitro
vivo
no
apparent
side
effects.
Therefore,
this
work
not
only
sheds
light
rational
design
active
stable
properties,
but
also
offers
new
prospects
tuning
boost
enzyme‐mimic
activity.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Abstract
Large‐scale
energy
storage
devices
experience
explosive
development
in
response
to
the
increasing
crisis.
Zinc
ion
batteries
featuring
low
cost,
high
safe,
and
environment
friendly
are
considered
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
devices.
However,
their
practical
application
suffers
from
limited
anode
lifespan
under
a
zinc
utilization
ratio,
which
can
be
attributed
aggravated
Zn
loss
caused
by
conversion
reactions
“dead”
Zn.
Herein,
n‐propyl
alcohol
is
reported
stabilize
depth
of
discharge
through
dual
regulation
water
activity
inhibition
zinc‐ion
plating
regulation.
The
modified
electrolyte
exhibits
76.43%
cut
corrosion
current
benefited
benefits
SEI
surface.
content
also
reduced
26
times
as
result
dendrite‐free
plating.
Thus,
highly
reversible
plating/stripping
with
99.62%
CE
achieved
≈3600
cycles.
Moreover,
Zn/Zn
cells
greatly
increased
even
(310
h,
90%DOD
120
95.18%
DOD).
In
Zn/NH
4
V
O
10
full
cells,
improved
reversibility
enables
remarkable
capacity
retention
92.16%
after
400
cycles
N/P
ratio
2.5.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs),
candidates
for
large‐scale
energy
storage,
face
limitations
due
to
the
poor
reversibility
of
zinc
anodes.
It
reports
on
pyridine
derivatives
with
high
donor
characteristics,
including
2‐chloro‐1‐methylpyridinium
iodide
(CMPI)
and
pyridine‐2‐acetaldoxime
methyl
(PAMI),
as
effective
additives.
At
lower
concentrations,
these
additives
markedly
curtail
dendrites
formation
evolution
hydrogen
anode,
thereby
prolonging
AZIBs
life.
Through
a
combination
theory
experiments,
impact
side‐chain
groups
kinetic
process
depositioni
is
elucidated.
In
contrast
PAM
+
,
CMPI
demonstrates
enhanced
adsorption
self‐assembles
at
anode‐electrolyte
interface,
forming
barrier
free
water
protective
ZnI
layer
via
I
−
ion
integration.
This
dual‐layer
strategy
boosts
plating/stripping
by
100‐fold
achieves
coulombic
efficiency
99.7%
in
zinc–copper
half‐
batteries.
The
findings
advance
understanding
electrolyte
additive
structures
deposition,
providing
molecular
framework
screening
aqueous
metal‐ion
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Electrolyte
additives
are
commonly
employed
in
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
to
suppress
dendrite
growth,
corrosion,
and
hydrogen
evolution.
However,
rational
design
principles
systematic
mechanistic
studies
for
selecting
suitable
regulate
reversible
Zn
plating/stripping
chemistry
worth
in‐depth
study.
Using
L‐ascorbic
acid
sodium
(LAAS)
as
the
representative,
theoretical
calculations
combined
with
situ
experimental
analyses
manifest
that
polyhydroxy‐sodium‐salts
preferentially
chemisorbed
on
surface
construct
H
2
O‐poor
interfacial
microenvironment,
suppressing
undesirable
water‐related
side
reactions.
Concurrently,
ions
provide
an
armor
shielding
layer
electric
field
guide
(002)
deposition
texture.
Specifically,
sodium‐salts
replace
O
molecules
coordinated
shell
of
hydrated
2+
ions,
improving
electrochemical
stability
window
(ESW)
extend
working
voltage
ZIBs.
Therefore,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
additive
exhibits
impressive
cumulative
capacity
7875
mAh
cm
−2
at
high
current
density
30
mA
.
Even
when
discharge
expands
1.8
V,
Zn||V
5
full
realizes
a
retention
98.26%
over
500
cycles.
This
work
quickens
advanced
ZIBs
by
green
cheap
electrolyte
additive,
which
is
expected
herald
innovative
phase
research
high‐stability
batteries.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Numerous
modification
strategies
have
been
proposed
to
enhance
the
performance
of
Zn
anode
and
carbon
cathode
in
aqueous
zinc‐ion
hybrid
capacitors
(ZIHCs).
However,
one
efficient
strategy
modify
both
is
still
lacking.
Herein,
taurine
(Tau),
key
ingredient
energy
drinks,
used
as
electrolyte
additive
precursor
for
ZIHCs
simultaneously.
As
additive,
Tau
achieves
preferential
growth
(002)
plane
by
preferentially
adsorbing
on
other
crystal
planes.
Moreover,
accelerates
2+
transference
kinetics
regulating
solvation
structure
constructs
a
functional
solid
interphase
layer,
enabling
suppressed
hydrogen
evolution,
inhibited
corrosion
reaction,
dendrite‐free
deposition.
The
Zn//Zn
cells
using
Tau‐modified·ZnSO
4
(Tau‐ZSO)
can
stably
work
1000
h
at
76.95%
depth
discharge
room
temperature
5200
−10
°C.
Meanwhile,
taurine‐derived
(Tau‐C)
exhibits
N,
S
heteroatom
doping,
hierarchical
porous
structure,
high
specific
surface
area,
which
contributes
capacity.
By
Tau‐C
cathode,
limited
(10
µm),
Tau‐ZSO
electrolyte,
assembled
demonstrate
reduced
polarization
capacities
(119.4
mA
g
−1
under
3
A
80.0
1
°C)
with
density
101.1
Wh
kg
long
lifetime
(operating
over
2000
cycles).
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 14, 2025
The
performance
of
zinc-ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
is
often
hindered
by
issues
such
as
dendrite
formation,
hydrogen
evolution,
and
limited
cycling
stability.
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
(DHA)
not
only
stabilizes
the
anode
modulating
anode/electrolyte
interface
(AEI)
but
also
enhances
electrochemical
battery
through
its
spontaneous
reversible
keto-enol
tautomerization,
reducing
concentration
gradient
on
surface.
Using
a
combination
DFT
calculations
experimental
characterization,
regulation
hydrated
Zn2+
structure
adsorption
at
AEI
this
additive
investigated.
Overall,
incorporating
DHA
extends
stability
Zn||Zn
symmetric
to
400
h,
even
depth
discharge
56.7%
(DOD).
Zn||VNNC
full
exhibit
stable
for
700
cycles
5
A
g-1
with
low
N/P
ratio
(2.69),
while
Zn||AC
capacitors
(ZICs)
significantly
enhanced.
This
study
evaluates
potential
in
ZIBs
dynamic
characteristics
molecular
structures.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
Iron‐ion
battery
(FeIB)
is
a
promising
energy
storage
system
for
future
grid
applications
due
to
the
low
cost
and
abundance
of
iron.
However,
owing
serious
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
during
cycling,
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
iron‐ion
batteries
relatively
low.
Herein,
ascorbic
acid
(VC)
employed
as
an
electrolyte
additive
suppress
HER
enhance
CE
long‐term
stability
FeIB.
Theoretical
calculations
experimental
results
indicate
that
VC
can
regulate
d‐band
center
Fe
substrate,
fix
active
H
+
,
thus
inhibit
HER.
Meanwhile,
it
also
fine‐tune
solvation
structure
ions
by
enhancing
electrostatic
potential.
Therefore,
Fe||Fe
symmetric
cell
with
modified
exhibits
ultralong
stable
cycling
performance
up
1300
h
average
94%.
The
Fe||
Prussian
Blue
full
excellent
rate
cycle
stability.
This
study
provides
new
perspective
achieving
high
reversibility
batteries.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
678, P. 886 - 895
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
highly
regarded
for
their
affordability,
stability,
safety,
and
eco-friendliness.
Nevertheless,
practical
application
is
hindered
by
severe
side
reactions
the
formation
of
zinc
(Zn)
dendrites
on
Zn
metal
anode
surface.
In
this
study,
we
employ
tetrahydrofuran
alcohol
(THFA),
an
efficient
cost-effective
ether
electrolyte,
to
mitigate
these
issues
achieve
ultralong-life
AZIBs.
Theoretical
calculations
experimental
findings
demonstrate
that
THFA
acts
as
both
a
hydrogen
bonding
donor
acceptor,
effectively
anchoring
H
