Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Photo‐charging
zinc
ion
batteries
(PCZIBs)
emerge
as
an
innovative
approach
for
the
effective
utilization
and
storage
of
solar
energy.
However,
challenges
originating
from
suboptimal
accessibility
photoexcited
charges
to
electroactive
sites
severely
restrict
their
practical
applications.
Herein,
a
facile
methodology
balance
light
electrochemical
performance
by
constructing
multiple
pn
junctions
in
3D
hierarchical
PTCDA‐SP/CuZnS
photoelectrochemical
cathode
is
reported.
DFT
calculations
reveal
that
p‐type
CuZnS
can
adjust
local
electronic
environment
n‐type
PTCDA‐SP,
facilitating
formation
among
interface
this
cathode.
This
unique
nanostructure
significantly
promotes
ultrafast
charge
transfer
within
3
ps
prevents
other
undesirable
excited
state
decay
pathways,
well
boosts
ultrashort
photo‐response
relaxation
time
less
than
20s,
resulting
high
values
both
photo
current
voltage
72.1
µA
cm
−2
813
mV
respectively.
Additionally,
all
these
carbonyls
are
responsible
Zn
2+
cascade,
ensuring
significant
improvements
reversible
capacities
(ca.
32%).
study
describes
paradigm
building
junction
on
cathodes
construct
high‐performance
PCZIBs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 20, 2024
Crafting
semiconducting
heterojunctions
represents
an
effective
route
to
enhance
photocatalysis
by
improving
interfacial
charge
separation
and
transport.
However,
lattice
mismatch
(δ)
between
different
semiconductors
can
significantly
hinder
dynamics.
Here,
meticulous
tailoring
is
reported
create
a
covalent
heterointerface
with
built-in
electric
field
(BIEF),
imparting
markedly
improved
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(30)
Published: June 14, 2024
The
utilization
of
diverse
energy
storage
devices
is
imperative
in
the
contemporary
society.
Taking
advantage
solar
power,
a
significant
environmentally
friendly
and
sustainable
resource,
holds
great
appeal
for
future
because
it
can
solve
dilemma
fossil
depletion
resulting
environmental
problems
once
all.
Recently,
photo-assisted
devices,
especially
rechargeable
metal
batteries,
are
rapidly
developed
owing
to
ability
efficiently
convert
store
simple
configuration,
as
well
fact
that
conventional
Li/Zn-ion
batteries
widely
commercialized.
Considering
many
puzzles
arising
from
rapid
development
this
review
commences
by
introducing
fundamental
concepts
photo-electrochemistry,
followed
an
exploration
current
advancements
batteries.
Specifically,
delves
into
elucidation
device
components,
operating
principles,
types,
practical
applications.
Furthermore,
paper
categorizes,
specifies,
summarizes
several
detailed
examples
devices.
Lastly,
addresses
challenges
bottlenecks
faced
these
systems
while
providing
perspectives
facilitate
their
transition
laboratory
research
industrial
implementation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(45)
Published: July 19, 2024
Abstract
Chemical
self‐recharging
zinc
ion
batteries
(ZIBs),
which
are
capable
of
auto‐recharging
in
ambient
air,
promising
self‐powered
battery
systems.
Nevertheless,
the
exclusive
reliance
on
chemical
energy
from
oxygen
for
ZIBs
charging
often
would
bring
some
obstacles
efficiency.
Herein,
we
develop
photo‐assisted
aqueous
with
a
heterojunction
MoS
2
/SnO
cathode,
favorable
to
enhancing
both
and
discharging
efficiency
as
well
self‐charging
capabilities
under
illumination.
The
process
promotes
electron
transfer
oxygen,
accelerating
occurrence
oxidation
reaction
during
self‐charging.
Furthermore,
electrons
within
cathode
exhibit
low
impedance
illumination,
is
beneficial
reducing
migration
barrier
Zn
2+
thereby
facilitating
uniform
inserting
into
discharging.
This
mechanism
enables
attain
maximum
potential
0.95
V
3
hours,
considerable
capacity
202.5
mAh
g
−1
excellent
cycling
performance
mode.
work
not
only
provides
route
optimizing
storage,
but
also
broadens
application
ZIBs.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 19, 2024
Integration
of
solar
cell
and
secondary
battery
cannot
only
promote
energy
application
but
also
improve
the
electrochemical
performance
battery.
Lithium-sulfur
(LSB)
is
an
ideal
candidate
for
photoassisted
batteries
owing
to
its
high
theoretical
capacity.
Unfortunately,
researches
related
combination
LSB
are
relatively
lacking.
Herein,
a
freestanding
photoelectrode
developed
lithium-sulfur
(PALSB)
by
constructing
heterogeneous
structured
Au@N-TiO
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(51)
Published: Aug. 25, 2024
Abstract
The
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
necessitates
the
efficient
utilization
solar
energy
and
urgent
resolution
its
instability,
intermittency,
storage
challenges.
Photo‐rechargeable
batteries,
which
integrate
cells
batteries
to
convert
into
electricity
store
it
as
chemical
energy,
have
gradually
emerged
a
novel
research
direction
meet
demands
various
standalone
applications
such
building
facades,
mobile
transportation
devices,
outdoor
settings.
This
review
elucidates
device
structure,
working
principles,
key
parameters
photo‐rechargeable
batteries.
Furthermore,
battery
systems
lithium‐ion
battery,
lithium‐sulfur
sodium‐ion
zinc‐ion
aluminum‐ion
are
categorized
summarized,
detailing
their
composition,
operational
mechanisms,
photoelectric
performance.
Finally,
future
directions
delineated,
advocating
for
exploration
dual‐functional
materials
that
light
conversion
storage.
Specifically,
emphasis
is
placed
on
studying
compatibility
between
optical
materials,
investigating
new
operation
mechanisms
under
illumination
conditions,
considering
imperative
achieving
high
stability
overall
efficiency
enhance
performance,
elucidating
application
pathways
these
technologies.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Photoassisted
lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
offer
a
promising
approach
to
enhance
the
catalytic
transformation
kinetics
of
polysulfide.
However,
development
is
greatly
hindered
by
inadequate
photo
absorption
and
severe
photoexcited
carriers
recombination.
Herein,
photonic
crystal
sulfide
heterojunction
structure
designed
as
bifunctional
electrode
scaffold
for
photoassisted
Li-S
batteries.
Inverse
opal
(IO)
structures
utilize
slow
photon
effect
that
originates
from
their
adjustable
band
gaps,
giving
them
distinctive
optical
response
characteristics.
The
incorporation
SnS/ZnS
within
these
IO
frameworks
further
broadens
light
spectrum
enhances
charge
transfer
process.
This
efficient
hybrid
not
only
adsorption
conversion
polysulfides
at
cathode
but
also
induces
uniform
Li
nucleation
anode.
These
contribute
full
output
high
reversible
capability
1072
mAh
g-1
maintain
stable
cycling
50
cycles.
Additionally,
specific
capacity
698.8
still
obtained
even
under
sulfur
loading
up
4
mg
cm-2.
present
strategy
on
battery
properties
can
be
extended
rationally
construct
other
energy
storage
devices.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
In
response
to
the
rapid
evolution
of
global
socio-economic
landscape,
there
arises
an
urgent
need
explore
alternative
energy
sources
as
replacements
for
fossil
fuels.
Among
these
alternatives,
integrated
photovoltaic
storage
system,
a
novel
solution
combining
solar
harnessing
and
capabilities,
garners
significant
attention
compared
traditional
separated
system.
This
review
starts
with
detailed
analysis
photoelectric
conversion
mechanism
underlying
systems.
Subsequently,
categorization
active
materials
employed
in
systems
is
presented,
alongside
comprehensive
summary
current
applications
various
The
findings
presented
this
work
offer
valuable
insights
into
future
potential
next-generation
