Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Abstract
Zn
metal
anodes
(ZMAs)
are
plagued
by
dendritic
growth
and
side
reactions,
which
results
in
the
degradation
of
their
electrochemical
performance.
In
this
study,
a
carboxylated
pillar[5]arene
(CP5)
is
introduced
with
Janus
properties
to
reconstruct
solvation
structure
2+
modulate
inner
Helmholtz
plane
(IHP).
The
electron‐rich
cavity
CP5
adsorbs
through
electrostatic
interactions
synergistically
reconfiguring
solvated
Zn.
Concurrently,
zincophilic
carboxyl
groups
preferentially
adsorb
onto
electrode
interface,
while
hydrophobic
modulates
IHP
repelling
certain
H₂O
molecules.
synergistic
impact
dual
reconfiguration
strategy
effectively
suppresses
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
curtails
dendrite
formation
associated
thereby
enhancing
long‐term
stability
electrode‐electrolyte
interface.
demonstrate
that
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
99.1%
Zn||Cu
asymmetric
cell
achieved
during
galvanization/stripping
process
at
5
mA
cm
−2
under
1
mAh
.
Furthermore,
optimized
electrolyte
maintains
capacity
retention
91.4%
after
1000
cycles
Zn‐I
2
battery,
demonstrating
exceptional
cycling
stability.
This
study
offers
viable
for
optimizing
informs
design
electrolytes
highly
reversible
metal‐anode
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 8, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
compatible
with
a
wide
temperature
range
and
long
cycle
lifespan
show
great
application
prospects
but
are
greatly
limited
by
the
unstable
electrode‐electrolyte
interfaces
mismatched
electrolytes.
This
report
presents
pathway
of
succinamic
acid
(SA)
additive‐induced
built‐in
trimodal
molecular
interaction
for
constructing
sustainable
aqueous
zinc
batteries.
As
confirmed,
such
falls
into
following
patterns:
binding
state
H─F
bond
between
SA
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
binder,
micellar
aggregation
in
electrolyte,
spontaneous
adsorption
at
Zn
anode–electrolyte
interface.
Benefiting
from
above
synergistic
effect,
electrode
shows
highly
reversible
deposition/stripping
behavior
over
(−10–50
°C)
when
paired
optimized
electrolyte.
Specially,
an
impressive
3530
h‐cycle
symmetrical
cell
is
achieved
conditions
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
.
Beyond
that,
significantly
improved
storage
capability
performance
demonstrated
both
Zn‐MnO
2
Zn‐I
Given
good
balance
working
range,
ionic
conductivity,
2+
transfer
number
this
trace
molecule‐mediated
design
paradigm
provides
new
insights
developing
advanced
batteries,
including
not
to
zinc‐based
systems.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
zinc
(Zn)
anode
in
zinc‐ion
batteries
suffers
from
potential
defects
such
as
wild
dendrite
growth,
severe
Zn
corrosion,
and
violent
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
inducing
erratic
interfacial
charge
transfer
kinetics,
which
eventually
leads
to
electrochemical
failure.
Here,
collagen,
a
biomacromolecule,
is
added
achieve
the
reconstruction
of
electrolyte
hydrogen‐bonding
network
modification
derived
interface.
Benefiting
electronegativity
advantage
amino
groups
(‐NH
2
)
(002)
crystal
plane
preferentially
exposed
solid
interface
(SEI)
rich
ZnF
3
N
promotes
rapid
anode.
Thence,
an
impressive
cumulative
capacity
7,500
mAh
cm
−2
at
30
mA
achieved
assembled
Zn|VO
cell
exhibited
robust
cycle
reversibility
even
when
subject
maximum
current
100
A
g
−1
ultra‐long
life
20,000
cycles
50
,
with
single‐cycle
loss
low
0.0021%.
Such
convenient
strategy
solvent
sheathing
regulation
manipulation
opening
up
promising
universal
approach
toward
long‐life
high‐rate
anodes.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(29)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
The
potential
for
scale‐up
application
has
been
acknowledged
by
researchers
rechargeable
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs).
Nonetheless,
the
progress
of
development
is
significantly
impeded
due
to
instability
interface
between
zinc
anode
and
electrolyte.
Herein,
efficient
environmentally
benign
valine
(Val)
were
introduced
as
electrolyte
additive
stabilize
electrode/electrolyte
(EEI)
via
functional
groups
in
molecules,
thus
achieving
reversible
dendrite‐free
anode.
amino
present
Val
molecules
have
a
strong
ability
adsorb
on
surface
metal,
enabling
construction
anchored
molecular
layer
anodes.
strongly
polar
carboxyl
can
act
ion‐transport
pumps
capture
ions
electric
double
(EDL)
through
coordination
chemistry.
Therefore,
this
reconstructed
EEI
could
modulate
ion
flux
simultaneously
suppress
side
reactions
dendritic
growth
Zn.
Consequently,
long
stable
cycling
up
1400
h
at
high
current
density
20
mA
cm
−2
achieved.
Additionally,
Zn//V
2
O
5
full
cell
with
exhibit
enhanced
cyclability,
retaining
77
%
capacity
after
3000
cycles,
displaying
significant
promoting
commercialization
ZIBs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(45)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
Zn‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
is
always
hindered
by
the
ruleless
interface
reactions
between
solid
electrode
and
liquid
electrolyte,
seeking
appropriate
electrolyte
additives
considered
as
a
valid
approach
to
stabilize
electrode/electrolyte
interphases
for
high‐performance
ZIBs.
Benefiting
from
unique
solubility
TiOSO
4
in
acidic
solution,
composite
2
m
ZnSO
+30
(ZSO/TSO)
configured
its
positive
contribution
Zn//Zn
cells,
Zn//Cu
Zn//NH
V
O
10
are
comprehensively
investigated
electrochemical
tests
theoretical
calculations.
Based
on
calculations,
introduction
contributes
facilitating
desolvation
kinetics
Zn
2+
ions
guarantees
stable
both
zinc
anode
NH
cathode.
As
expected,
cells
keep
long‐term
cycling
behavior
3750
h
under
test
condition
1
mA
cm
−2
–1
mAh
,
deliver
high
Coulombic
efficiency
99.9%
1000
cycles
5
maintain
reversible
specific
capacity
193.8
g
−1
after
1700
at
A
ZSO/TSO
electrolyte.
These
satisfactory
results
manifest
that
additive
holds
great
potential
improve
performances
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 14, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
batteries
employing
Zinc
metal
anodes
(ZMAs)
are
considered
to
be
promising
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems.
However,
the
severe
interfacial
side
reactions
and
dendrite
growth
restrict
practical
application
of
ZMAs
in
aqueous
electrolytes.
Herein,
a
water‐insoluble
dual‐ionic
electrolyte
additive
yttrium
2,4,5‐trifluorophenylacetate
(YTFPAA)
is
developed
stabilize
ZMAs.
Notably,
ethanol‐solvated
TFPAA
−
can
capture
H
+
thus
buffer
decreased
pH
caused
by
hydrolysis
Y
3+
.
Furthermore,
dynamically
adsorb
onto
surface
through
reversible
oxidation‐reduction
reaction,
effectively
suppressing
forming
water‐poor
interface,
enhancing
reversibility
Zn
2+
deposition/stripping
redistributing
flux.
These
favorable
effects
combined
with
dynamic
electrostatic
shielding
effect
ultimately
enable
uniform
dense
deposition.
As
result,
Zn/Zn
cells
assembled
0.25YTFPAA
exhibit
an
impressive
cycle
life
2100
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
–0.25
mAh
More
importantly,
V
2
O
5
/Zn
full
cell
shows
ultra‐long
up
18000
cycles
5.0
A
g
−1
This
work
highlights
rational
design
multifunctional
ionic
additives
for
stabilizing
Energy Material Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Iron-based
aqueous
redox
flow
batteries
(IBA-RFBs)
represent
a
promising
solution
for
long-duration
energy
storage,
supporting
the
integration
of
intermittent
renewable
into
grid,
thanks
to
their
commendable
safety
profile
and
cost-effectiveness.
Membranes,
serving
as
pivotal
components
in
(RFBs),
play
crucial
role
facilitating
ion
conduction
internal
circuit
formation
while
preventing
crossover
redox-active
species.
Given
direct
impact
on
RFB
performance
cost,
membranes
merit
considerable
attention.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advancements
tailored
IBA-RFBs.
Initially,
it
delineates
operational
mechanisms
various
IBA-RFB
configurations.
Subsequently,
delves
key
metrics
evaluating
membrane
efficacy,
dissecting
intricate
interplay
between
overall
efficiency.
Building
upon
this
foundation,
spotlights
breakthroughs
exchange
porous
designed
specifically
IBA-RFBs,
showcasing
remarkable
ability
bolster
battery
efficiency,
cycling
stability,
Lastly,
outlines
future
directions
development,
offering
some
insights
propel
widespread
adoption
IBA-RFBs
large
scale.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
work
proposes
a
novel
electrolyte
additive,
sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin,
which
remarkably
improves
the
cycling
stability
of
AZIBs
with
synergistic
effect
its
zincophilic
functional
groups
and
unique
adsorption
configuration.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Optimizing
the
electrolyte
configuration
is
an
effective
strategy
to
enhance
cycle
life
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
A
critical
challenge
in
development
involves
improving
antifreeze
characteristics
without
compromising
high‐rate
performance
for
AZIBs.
This
study
selects
polymer
polysaccharide
konjac
glucomannan
(KGM)
as
additive,
aiming
utilize
its
naturally
formed
stable
colloidal
system
solution,
which
exhibits
superior
rheological
properties.
can
effectively
balance
with
requirements
cell
under
charge–discharge
conditions,
thereby
enhancing
overall
cell.
Therefore,
zinc
anode
cycling
1250
h
at
25
°C
conditions
7
mA
cm
−2
and
3.5
mAh
.
At
‐10
°C,
sustained
over
800
1
In
full
cells,
delivers
a
discharge
capacity
77.9
g
−1
after
7500
cycles
current
density
15
°C.
Even
102.7
660
3
KGM
offers
cost‐effective,
environmentally
friendly
solution
improve
AZIBs'
reliability
capabilities.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
The
development
of
aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
is
hampered
by
dendrites
and
side
reactions
induced
reactive
H
2
O.
In
this
study,
a
hydrated
eutectic
electrolyte
with
restrictive
water
consisting
trifluoromethanesulfonate
(Zn(OTf)
),
1,3‐propanediol
(PDO),
developed
to
improve
the
stability
anode/electrolyte
interface
in
AZMBs
via
formation
water‐deficient
interface.
Additionally,
PDO
participates
Zn
2+
solvation
structure
inhibits
movement
molecules.
also
preferentially
adsorbs
along
(100)
plane,
thereby
inducing
organic/inorganic
SEI
layer
that
enables
cycle
life
Zn//Zn
symmetric
cell
reach
3000
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
.
Further,
interfacial
modulation
improves
cycling
Zn//V
O
5
Zn//VO
cells.
Particularly,
specific
capacity
1.7
times
2M
Zn(OTf)
electrolyte,
retention
93%
after
100
cycles
0.5
A
g
−1
This
study
provides
new
perspective
on
modification
strategies
for
AZMBs,
highlighting
potential
PDO‐8
developing
energy
storage
devices
excellent
stability.