The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
considered
one
of
the
most
prospective
new-generation
electrochemical
energy
storage
devices
with
advantages
high
specific
capacity,
good
safety,
and
economic
efficiency.
Nevertheless,
enduring
problems
low
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
inadequate
cycling
stability
anodes,
originating
from
dendrites,
hydrogen
precipitation
passivation,
closely
tied
to
their
thermodynamic
instability
in
aqueous
electrolytes,
which
significantly
shortens
cycle
life
battery.
Electrolyte
additives
can
solve
above
difficulties
important
for
advancement
affordable
reliable
AZIBs.
Organic
electrolyte
have
attracted
widespread
attention
due
unique
properties,
however,
there
is
a
lack
systematic
discussion
on
performance
mechanism
action
organic
additives.
In
this
review,
comprehensive
overview
application
AZIBs
presented.
The
role
stabilizing
anodes
described
evaluated.
Finally,
further
potential
directions
prospects
improving
directing
eScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 100205 - 100205
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Stabilizing
the
Zn
anode
under
high
utilization
rates
is
highly
applauded
yet
very
challenging
in
aqueous
batteries.
Here,
we
rationally
design
a
zincophilic
short-chain
aromatic
molecule,
4-mercaptopyridine
(4Mpy),
to
construct
self-assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
on
copper
substrate
achieve
utilized
anodes.
We
reveal
that
4Mpy
could
be
firmly
bound
Cu
via
Cu−S
bond
form
compact
and
uniform
SAMs,
which
effectively
isolate
water
electrode
surface
thus
eliminate
water-related
side
reactions.
In
addition,
ring
structure
of
not
only
ensure
ordered
arrangement
pyridine
N
but
also
facilitate
charge
transfer,
enabling
rapid
deposition.
Consequently,
Zn/4Mpy/Cu
enables
symmetric
cell
stably
cycle
for
over
180
h
at
10
mA
cm−2
depth-of-discharge
90%,
allows
MnO2-paired
pouch
survive
100
cycles
rate
78.8%.
An
anode-free
4Mpy/Cu||graphite
operates
150
without
obvious
capacity
fading
0.1
A
g−1.
This
control
interfacial
chemistry
SAMs
metal
anodes
provides
new
paradigm
developing
high-energy
metal-based
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(11), P. 6404 - 6422
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
explored
effective
solutions
for
enhancing
the
operational
stability
of
ZIBs
by
designing
hydrogel
electrolytes
that
protect
zinc
anodes,
cathodes,
and
electrolytes.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 5004 - 5021
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
the
research
progress
in
stabilization
of
Zn
anodes
using
various
solvents,
including
alcohols,
amines,
acetonitrile,
lipids,
ethers,
and
dimethyl
sulfoxide.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
Zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
a
promising
alternative
for
large‐scale
energy
storage
due
to
their
advantages
of
environmental
protection,
low
cost,
and
intrinsic
safety.
However,
the
utilization
full
potential
is
still
hindered
by
sluggish
electrode
reaction
kinetics,
poor
structural
stability,
severe
Zn
dendrite
growth,
narrow
electrochemical
stability
window
whole
battery.
Graphene‐based
materials
with
excellent
physicochemical
properties
hold
great
promise
addressing
above
challenges
foe
ZIBs.
In
this
review,
mechanisms
faced
ZIBs
first
discussed.
Key
issues
recent
progress
in
design
strategies
graphene‐based
optimizing
performance
(anode,
cathode,
electrolyte,
separator
current
collector)
then
Finally,
some
future
research
directions
high‐performance
proposed
practical
applications.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
promising
options
for
large‐scale
electrical
energy
storage
because
of
their
safety,
affordability,
and
environmental
friendliness.
As
an
indispensable
component
AZIBs,
a
current
collector
plays
crucial
role
in
supporting
electrode
materials
collecting
the
accumulated
energy.
Recently,
some
progress
has
been
made
study
collectors
AZIBs;
however,
only
few
comprehensive
reviews
on
this
topic
available.
In
review,
systematic
summary
discussion
research
AZIBs
is
presented.
Furthermore,
main
challenges
key
prospects
future
development
discussed.
