Energy storage materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 103596 - 103596
Published: June 25, 2024
Zinc-based
batteries
are
gaining
prominence
as
promising
alternatives
to
lithium-ion
(LIBs)
in
the
pursuit
of
Net-Zero
goals,
owing
their
cost-effectiveness,
scalability,
and
reduced
resource
dependency.
Aqueous
rechargeable
zinc-iodine
(Zn-I2)
batteries,
particular,
emerging
an
enticing
choice
for
future
energy
storage
systems,
thanks
eco-friendly
nature,
impressive
theoretical
capacity,
energy/power
density.
Nevertheless,
several
challenges,
including
well-known
polyiodide
shuttling
phenomenon,
suboptimal
thermodynamic
stability,
issues
like
corrosion
dendrite
formation
on
Zn
metal
anodes,
impede
practical
implementation.
Tremendous
progress
has
been
achieved
circumvent
these
recent
years,
though
a
comprehensive
review
article
both
entry-level
experienced
researchers
is
still
lacking
up
date.
This
aims
at
discussing
fundamentals,
solutions
enable
understanding
electrochemistry
mechanisms,
systematically
summarizing
past,
present,
technologies
strategies
involving
iodine
cathode
design
modification,
interlayer
construction/separator
electrolytes
optimization,
anodes
protection.
Additionally,
based
achievements,
some
directions
efforts
developing
high-performance
Zn−I2
proposed
accelerate
commercial
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(51)
Published: Aug. 24, 2023
Abstract
In
response
to
the
need
of
sustainable
development,
there
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electrical
energy
storage,
leading
a
stimulated
pursuit
advanced
batteries.
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
attracted
much
attention
due
their
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
environmental
friendliness.
Despite
great
efforts
made
by
researchers
in
designing
developing
high‐performance
AZIBs,
several
challenges
remain.
Particularly
Zn
anode,
growth
dendrites
occurance
various
side
reactions
significantly
hinder
advancement
AZIBs.
This
review
article
aims
discuss
principles
electrolyte's
structure
properties,
faced
AZIBs
anodesm
strategies
improve
battery
performance
through
electrolyte
modification
systematic
manner.
conclusion,
potential
future
directions
aimed
at
enhancing
stability
anodes
cathodes
are
proposed
ensure
that
research
geared
toward
achieving
realistic
targets
commercializing
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2023
Abstract
Ionogels,
composed
of
ionic
liquids
and
supporting
networks,
possess
a
plethora
exceptional
properties,
including
nonvolatility,
remarkable
thermal
electrochemical
stability,
elevated
mechanical
strength,
as
well
outstanding
conductivity.
Based
on
these
extraordinary
characteristics,
ionogels
have
found
extensive
applications
in
diverse
fields
encompassing
functional
materials,
sensors,
soft
electronics,
solid
electrolytes,
biomedicine.
In
recent
years,
witnessed
significant
advancements
emerged
highly
popular
subject
matter.
Consequently,
this
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
the
latest
progress
made
realm
ionogels.
The
preparation
methods
are
initially
introduced
following
concise
introduction.
Subsequently,
properties
ionogels,
high
low
temperature
resistance,
conductivity,
stimuli‐response
self‐healing
recyclability
their
structure‐property
relationships,
comprehensively
discussed.
Moreover,
utilization
skins,
adhesions
other
domains
also
elaborated
upon
extensively.
Finally,
after
succinct
summary,
challenges
prospects
regarding
future
development
thoroughly
deliberated.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(44)
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Rechargeable
aqueous
Zn-I2
batteries
(ZIB)
are
regarded
as
a
promising
energy
storage
candidate.
However,
soluble
polyiodide
shuttling
and
rampant
Zn
dendrite
growth
hamper
its
commercial
implementation.
Herein,
hetero-polyionic
hydrogel
is
designed
the
electrolyte
for
ZIBs.
On
cathode
side,
iodophilic
polycationic
(PCH)
effectively
alleviates
shuttle
effect
facilitates
redox
kinetics
of
iodine
species.
Meanwhile,
polyanionic
(PAH)
toward
metal
anode
uniformizes
Zn2+
flux
prevents
surface
corrosion
by
electrostatic
repulsion
polyiodides.
Consequently,
symmetric
cells
with
PAH
demonstrate
remarkable
cycling
stability
over
3000
h
at
1
mA
cm-2
(1
mAh
)
800
10
(5
).
Moreover,
full
PAH-PCH
deliver
low-capacity
decay
0.008
‰
per
cycle
during
18
000
cycles
8
C.
This
work
sheds
light
on
electrolytes
design
long-life
conversion-type
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(26)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
Quasi‐solid
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
based
on
flexible
hydrogel
electrolytes
are
promising
substitutions
of
lithium‐ion
owing
to
their
intrinsic
safety,
low
cost,
eco‐friendliness
and
wearability.
However,
it
remains
a
challenge
lower
the
freezing
point
without
sacrificing
fundamental
advantages
such
as
conductivity
mechanical
properties.
Herein,
an
all‐around
electrolyte
is
constructed
through
convenient
energy
dissipation
strategy
via
rapid
reversible
intramolecular/intermolecular
ligand
exchanges
between
Zn
2+
alterdentate
ligands.
The
as‐obtained
exhibits
excellent
properties,
fatigue
resistance,
high
Zn‐ion
(38.2
mS
cm
−1
),
good
adhesion
(19.1
kPa),
ultra‐low
(−97
°C).
Due
ligands
help
improve
solvation
structure
guide
uniform
deposition,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
show
stable
plating/stripping
behavior
long‐term
cycle
stability.
Zn||V
2
O
5
full
exhibit
large
capacity
230.6
mAh
g
retention
75.2%
after
1000
cycles.
Furthermore,
AZIBs
operate
stably
even
under
extreme
conditions
including
temperature
(−40
°C)
bending
angle
(180°).
mechanically
damage‐resistant
can
also
be
utilized
in
strain
sensors.
This
work
offers
facile
for
developing
deformation‐resistant,
dendrite‐free,
environmentally
adaptable
AZIBs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(45)
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Single-ion
conductive
electrolytes
can
largely
eliminate
electrode
polarization,
reduce
the
proportion
of
anion
migration
and
inhibit
side
reactions
in
batteries.
However,
they
usually
suffer
from
insufficient
ion
conductivity
due
to
strong
interaction
between
cations
cationic
receptors.
Here
we
report
an
ultrafast
light-responsive
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COF)
with
sulfonic
acid
groups
modification
as
acrylamide
polymerization
initiator.
Benefiting
reduced
electrostatic
Zn2+
through
solvation
effects,
as-prepared
COF-based
hydrogel
electrolyte
(TCOF-S-Gel)
receives
up
27.2
mS/cm
transference
number
0.89.
In
addition,
sufficient
hydrogen
bonds
endow
single-ion
TCOF-S-Gel
have
good
water
retention
superb
mechanical
properties.
The
assembled
Zn||TCOF-S-Gel||MnO2
full
zinc-ion
battery
exhibits
high
discharge
capacity
(248
mAh/g
at
1C),
excellent
rate
capability
(90
10C)
superior
cycling
performance.
These
enviable
results
enlist
instantaneously
photocured
be
qualified
large-scaled
flexible
high-performance
quasi-solid-state
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(48)
Published: Aug. 2, 2023
To
cater
to
the
swift
advance
of
flexible
wearable
electronics,
there
is
growing
demand
for
energy
storage
system
(ESS).
Aqueous
zinc
ion
systems
(AZIESSs),
characterizing
safety
and
low
cost,
are
competitive
candidates
storage.
Hydrogels,
as
quasi-solid
substances,
appropriate
burgeoning
electrolytes
that
enable
high-performance
AZIESSs.
However,
challenges
still
remain
in
designing
suitable
comprehensive
hydrogel
electrolyte,
which
provides
AZIESSs
with
high
reversibility
versatility.
Hence,
application
electrolyte-based
electronics
restricted.
A
thorough
review
required
electrolyte
design
pave
way
This
delves
into
engineering
desirable
from
perspective
designers.
Detailed
descriptions
basic
characteristics,
Zn
anode,
cathode
stabilization
effects
well
their
functional
properties
provided.
Moreover,
discussed,
expecting
accelerate
strides
toward
lives.
Finally,
corresponding
future
development
trends
also
presented,
hope
inspiring
readers.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Aqueous
rechargeable
Zn-metal
batteries
(ARZBs)
are
considered
one
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
grid-scale
energy
storage.
However,
their
widespread
commercial
application
is
largely
plagued
by
three
major
challenges:
The
uncontrollable
Zn
dendrites,
notorious
parasitic
side
reactions,
and
sluggish
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.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
an
comprehensive
overview
of
various
advanced
aqueous
electrolytes
for
zinc-ion
batteries,
including
“water-in-salt”
electrolytes,
eutectic
molecular
crowding
and
hydrogel
electrolytes.