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:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(37)
Published: April 21, 2024
Abstract
Electrolyte
regulation
in
Zn‐based
aqueous
batteries
(ZABs)
has
been
extensively
reported,
and
a
broad
range
of
strategies
proposed.
However,
there
is
currently
lack
systematic
summaries
comprehensive
understanding
the
impact
hydrogen
bond
(H‐bond)
networks
on
electrolyte
performance.
This
work
presents
structure
model,
encompassing
solvation
structure,
electrolyte/Zn
anode
interface,
H‐bond
network.
Through
emphasizing
summarizing
reconstruction,
strengthening,
breaking
network
within
various
specific
are
identified,
such
as
high
Gutmann
donor
number
solvent,
organic
co‐solvent,
molecular
crowding
additives,
structure‐breaking
ions,
solid‐state
design.
A
critical
appraisal
then
provided
key
performance
metrics
influenced
by
these
methods,
including
Coulomb
efficiency,
voltage
hysteresis,
freezing
point,
lifespan.
expected
to
illustrate
design
improve
ZABs.
Last,
data‐driven
summary
outlook
provided,
objectively
evaluate
overall
performances
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(11)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
Zn//V
2
O
5
system
not
only
faces
the
incontrollable
growth
of
zinc
(Zn)
dendrites,
but
also
withstands
cross‐talk
effect
by‐products
produced
from
cathode
side
to
Zn
anode,
inducing
interelectrode
talk
and
aggravating
battery
failure.
To
tackle
these
issues,
we
construct
a
rapid
2+
‐conducting
hydrogel
electrolyte
(R‐ZSO)
achieve
deposition
modulation
reaction
inhibition
in
full
cells.
polymer
matrix
BN
exhibit
robust
anchoring
on
SO
4
2−
,
accelerating
migration
enabling
dense
behavior.
Therefore,
Zn//Zn
symmetric
cells
based
R‐ZSO
can
operate
stably
for
more
than
1500
h,
which
is
six
times
higher
that
employing
blank
electrolyte.
More
importantly,
effectively
decouples
effects,
thus
breaking
infinite
loop
reactions.
As
result,
using
this
modified
demonstrate
stable
operation
over
1,000
cycles,
with
capacity
loss
rate
0.028
%
per
cycle.
Our
study
provides
promising
gel
chemistry,
offers
valuable
guide
construction
high‐performance
multifunctional
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 4126 - 4136
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
pioneering
achievement
is
made
in
developing
integrated
Janus
hydrogel
electrolytes
featuring
gradient
pores
cross-section
and
varying
hydrophilicities
on
surfaces.
This
novel
enables
Zn-ion
batteries
to
exhibit
excellent
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(25)
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
Abstract
Hydrogel
electrolyte
is
not
resistant
to
freezing
and
has
weak
mechanical
properties,
its
fabrication
time‐consuming
energy‐consuming,
limiting
application.
Here,
a
simple,
universal,
fast
gelation
based
on
dealkaline
lignin
(DL)
‐alkali
metal
ions
developed.
The
complex
formed
by
catechol
alkali
promotes
the
equilibrium
of
redox
reactions.
produced
SO
4
−
·,
OH·
singlet
oxygen
(
1
O
2
)
radicals
are
responsible
for
rapid
polymerization
vinyl
monomers.
Alkali
play
dual
role
in
frost
resistance
hydrogel
electrolytes.
By
modulating
mass
ratio
DL
ion
concentration,
preferred
can
be
fabricated
an
alkaline
aqueous
solution
min
at
room
temperature
possesses
excellent
anti‐freezing
performance
(0.51
mS
cm
−1
−40
°C)
strong
properties
(tensile
stress:
0.4
MPa,
strain:
1125%).
electrolyte‐assembled
supercapacitor
exhibits
high
stability
low
temperatures.
specific
capacitance
retention
89.7
%
88.7
after
5000
charge/discharge
cycles
25
−20
°C,
respectively.
lignin‐alkali
self‐catalytic
system
completely
different
from
reported
lignin‐oxidizing
will
open
up
new
way
ionic
conductors
energy
storage
devices.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(44)
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Zinc‐ion
batteries
with
chalcogen‐based
(S,
Se,
Te)
cathodes
have
emerged
as
a
promising
candidate
for
utility‐scale
energy
storage
systems
and
portable
electronics,
which
attracted
rapid
attention
offer
tremendous
opportunities
owing
to
their
excellent
density,
on
top
of
the
advantages
aqueous
Zn
including
cost‐effectiveness,
inherent
safety,
eco‐friendliness.
Here,
comprehensive
overview
basic
mechanism
zinc–chalcogen
great
intrinsic
issues
is
provided.
More
detailed
recent
progress
summarized
existing
challenges
strategies
are
provided
well.
First,
four
specific
types
presented,
including:
zinc–sulfur,
zinc–selenium,
zinc–selenium
sulfide,
zinc–tellurium
batteries.
Second,
remaining
within
in
material
preparation,
physicochemical
properties,
battery
performance
discussed.
Meanwhile,
series
constructive
comprehensively
put
forward
optimizing
electrochemical
performance.
Finally,
future
research
perspectives
proposed
exploration
innovation
next‐generation
green
zinc
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(25), P. 16063 - 16090
Published: June 13, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
next-generation
energy
storage
devices
due
to
their
outstanding
safety,
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
practical
application
zinc
metal
anodes
(ZMAs)
faces
significant
challenges,
such
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
corrosion,
passivation.
Fortunately,
rapid
rise
nanomaterials
has
inspired
solutions
addressing
these
issues
associated
with
ZMAs.
Nanomaterials
unique
structural
features
multifunctionality
can
be
employed
modify
ZMAs,
effectively
enhancing
interfacial
stability
cycling
reversibility.
Herein,
an
overview
failure
mechanisms
ZMAs
is
presented,
latest
research
progress
in
protecting
comprehensively
summarized,
including
electrode
structures,
layers,
electrolytes,
separators.
Finally,
a
brief
summary
optimistic
perspective
are
given
on
development
This
review
provides
valuable
reference
rational
design
efficient
promotion
large-scale
AZIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 14, 2024
Abstract
The
low
capacity,
poor
cycling
life,
and
rapid
self‐discharge
hinder
the
development
of
carbonaceous
dual‐ion
batteries
(DIBs).
Conventional
preparations
element
doping
amorphous
carbons
are
cumbersome,
complex,
difficult
to
control
element,
content,
size.
Here,
a
nitrogen‐oxygen
co‐doped
carbon
nanomaterial
(NDC)
with
unique
3D
vortex‐layered
structure
high
content
is
ingeniously
prepared
via
self‐assembly
hydrogen‐bonded
organic
framework
precursors
followed
by
one‐step
pyrolysis,
then
used
for
anodes
DIBs.
By
pairing
commercial
Nylon
separator,
self‐supporting
independent
graphite
cathode,
high‐concentration
electrolyte,
NDC‐based
DIBs
display
an
ultra‐high
specific
discharge
capacity
up
519
mAh
g
−1
at
1
C,
rate
0.85%
h
,
retention
98.8%
after
1500
cycles,
fast
kinetic
dynamics.
This
study
offers
novel
approach
enable
nanomaterials
energy‐dense
long‐cycling
