Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
for
large-grid
scale
systems
is
still
hindered
by
uncontrolled
zinc
dendrite
and
side
reactions.
Regulating
the
electrical
double
layer
via
electrode/electrolyte
interface
an
effective
strategy
to
improve
stability
Zn
anodes.
Herein,
we
report
ultrathin
zincophilic
ZnS
as
a
model
regulator.
At
given
cycling
current,
cell
with
Zn@ZnS
electrode
displays
lower
potential
drop
over
Helmholtz
(stern
layer)
suppressed
diffuse
layer,
indicating
regulated
charge
distribution
decreased
electric
repulsion
force.
Boosted
adsorption
sites
are
also
expected
proved
enhanced
double-layer
capacitance.
Consequently,
symmetric
protection
can
stably
cycle
around
3,000
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
overpotential
25
mV.
When
coupled
I
2
/AC
cathode,
demonstrates
high
rate
performance
160
mAh
g
−1
0.1
A
long
10,000
cycles
10
.
Zn||MnO
sustains
both
capacity
130
after
1,200
0.5
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
Zn
metal
batteries
are
considered
as
competitive
candidates
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems
due
to
their
excellent
safety,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
the
inevitable
dendrite
growth,
severe
hydrogen
evolution,
surface
passivation,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
of
anodes
hinder
practical
application
batteries.
Detailed
summaries
prospects
have
been
reported
focusing
on
research
progress
challenges
anodes,
including
electrolyte
engineering,
electrode
structure
design,
modification.
essential
electrical
mechanisms
that
significantly
influence
2+
ions
migration
deposition
behaviors
not
reviewed
yet.
Herein,
in
this
review,
regulation
electrical‐related
electrostatic
repulsive/attractive
interactions
migration,
desolvation,
systematically
discussed.
Meanwhile,
electric
field
strategies
promote
diffusion
uniform
comprehensively
reviewed,
enhancing
homogenizing
intensity
inside
adding
external
magnetic/pressure/thermal
couple
with
field.
Finally,
future
perspectives
directions
building
better
applications
offered.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
Aqueous
zinc-ion
battery
(ZIB)
featuring
with
high
safety,
low
cost,
environmentally
friendly,
and
energy
density
is
one
of
the
most
promising
systems
for
large-scale
storage
application.
Despite
extensive
research
progress
made
in
developing
high-performance
cathodes,
Zn
anode
issues,
such
as
dendrites,
corrosion,
hydrogen
evolution,
have
been
observed
to
shorten
ZIB's
lifespan
seriously,
thus
restricting
their
practical
Engineering
advanced
anodes
based
on
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
are
widely
investigated
address
these
issues.
With
atomic
thickness,
2D
possess
ultrahigh
specific
surface
area,
much
exposed
active
sites,
superior
mechanical
strength
flexibility,
unique
electrical
properties,
which
confirm
be
a
alternative
material
ZIBs.
This
review
aims
boost
rational
design
strategies
application
ZIB
by
combining
fundamental
principle
progress.
Firstly,
principles
against
drawbacks
introduced.
Then,
designed
several
typical
stable
comprehensively
summarized.
Finally,
perspectives
future
development
taking
advantage
properties
proposed.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
for
large-grid
scale
systems
is
still
hindered
by
uncontrolled
zinc
dendrite
and
side
reactions.
Regulating
the
electrical
double
layer
via
electrode/electrolyte
interface
an
effective
strategy
to
improve
stability
Zn
anodes.
Herein,
we
report
ultrathin
zincophilic
ZnS
as
a
model
regulator.
At
given
cycling
current,
cell
with
Zn@ZnS
electrode
displays
lower
potential
drop
over
Helmholtz
(stern
layer)
suppressed
diffuse
layer,
indicating
regulated
charge
distribution
decreased
electric
repulsion
force.
Boosted
adsorption
sites
are
also
expected
proved
enhanced
double-layer
capacitance.
Consequently,
symmetric
protection
can
stably
cycle
around
3,000
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
overpotential
25
mV.
When
coupled
I
2
/AC
cathode,
demonstrates
high
rate
performance
160
mAh
g
−1
0.1
A
long
10,000
cycles
10
.
Zn||MnO
sustains
both
capacity
130
after
1,200
0.5
