Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Zinc
corrosion,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
uneven
deposition,
and
dendrite
growth
on
the
zinc
anodes
are
key
factors
restraining
electrochemical
performance
cycling
stability
of
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries.
In
this
study,
learned
from
synial
membrane,
a
tiny
amount
natural
amino
acid
β-alanine
(β-Ala,
0.089
wt
%)
was
introduced
as
additive
in
ZnSO4
electrolyte
for
strengthening
kinetics
anode
well
enhancing
ions
A
number
modern
surface
techniques
analyses
were
employed
to
reveal
fundamental
reasons
strengthened
by
β-Ala
electrolyte.
The
results
show
that
could
be
adsorbed
electrode
through
intermolecular
chelation,
which
might
regulate
chemical
environments
promote
uniform
deposition
ions.
Hence,
adsorption
film
suppress
reaction
formation
dendrites,
thereby
significantly
improving
deposition/stripping
process
anode.
particular,
strong
bonding
restrain
migration
H2O
molecules
approaching
surface,
preventing
invasion
water
surface.
Therefore,
addition
dilute
remarkably
prolong
life
span
Zn||Zn
symmetric
batteries
5000
h
under
1
mA
cm–2
mAh
cm–2,
450
5
3
at
298
K,
is
much
longer
than
zinc–zinc
cells
including
bare
(only
95
200
cm–2).
Furthermore,
found
improve
Zn||Cu
asymmetric
Zn||V2O5
full
cells.
This
study
provides
an
effective
method
engineering
electrolytes
inspire
rechargeable
selecting
ideal
biomolecules
additives.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
(Zn)
batteries
hold
significant
promise
as
large‐scale
energy
storage
solutions
aimed
at
mitigating
the
intermittency
of
renewable
energy.
Nevertheless,
Zn
anode
is
plagued
by
a
series
adverse
reactions,
hindering
development
toward
practical
applications.
Herein,
concept
polyetheramine
nematic
spatial
effects
that
reshape
inner
and
outer
Helmholtz
planes
to
stabilize
introduced.
Theoretical
calculations
characterizations
confirm
reshaped
exhibit
water/suflate‐repulsive
homogeneous
2+
transport
interface,
enabling
highly
stable
for
energetic
batteries.
Consequently,
anode‐free
half‐cells
under
achieve
cycling
over
390
h
an
areal
capacity
50
mAh
cm
−2
1500
10
.
The
constructed
Zn‐V
2
O
5
Zn‐MnO
cycle
performance
1000
2000
cycles,
respectively.
Importantly,
enlarged
pouch
cell
with
300
demonstrates
specific
176
g
−1
after
cycles.
Moreover,
displays
successful
integration
photovoltaic
panels
along
notable
safety
features.
This
superior
electrical
double‐layer
regulation
strategy
offers
valuable
insights
into
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
In
tackling
the
stability
challenge
of
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
for
large‐scale
energy
storage,
adoption
electrolyte
additive
emerges
as
a
practical
solution.
Unlike
current
trial‐and‐error
methods
selecting
additives,
data‐driven
strategy
is
proposed
using
theoretically
computed
surface
free
descriptor,
benchmarked
against
experimental
results.
Numerous
additives
are
calculated
from
existing
literature,
forming
database
machine
learning
(ML)
training.
Importantly,
this
ML
model
relies
solely
on
values,
effectively
addressing
large
solvent
molecule
models
that
difficult
to
handle
with
quantum
chemistry
computation.
The
interpretable
linear
regression
algorithm
identifies
number
heavy
atoms
in
and
liquid
tension
key
factors.
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
clustering
categorizes
molecules,
identifying
regions
most
significant
impact
enhancing
battery
stability.
Experimental
verification
successfully
confirms
exceptional
performance
1,2,3‐butanetriol
acetone
optimal
region.
This
integrated
methodology,
combining
theoretical
models,
ML,
validation,
provides
insights
into
rational
design
additives.
Energy storage materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
70, P. 103465 - 103465
Published: May 6, 2024
Uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
and
side
reactions
pose
obstacles
to
the
practical
implementation
of
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
Here,
a
cost-effective
trace
additive,
benzohydroxamic
acid
(BHA),
is
introduced
into
2.0
M
ZnSO4
electrolyte
form
spontaneous
anode-molecule
interface.
Notably,
BHA
molecule
has
strong
interactions
with
Zn2+
ions
can
absorb
on
anode
surface,
promoting
dynamic
transmission
deposition
displaying
role
in
suppressing
reactions.
The
impressive
cycling
stability
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
exceeds
1,400
h
at
5.0
mA
cm−2
mAh
cm−2,
achieved
by
incorporating
additive.
Furthermore,
it
endures
over
600
hours,
even
relatively
high
depth
discharge
(DOD)
62.6%.
Additionally,
under
conditions
(N/P=3.83),
assembled
Zn||I2/AC
full
additives
displays
stable
for
800
cycles
A
g−1.
This
innovative
strategy
provides
approach
achieving
AZIBs
an
extended
lifespan.
Carbon Neutrality,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Abstract
Solar
energy
is
clean,
green,
and
virtually
limitless.
Yet
its
intermittent
nature
necessitates
the
use
of
efficient
storage
systems
to
achieve
effective
harnessing
utilization
solar
energy.
Solar-to-electrochemical
represents
an
important
pathway.
Photo-rechargeable
electrochemical
technologies,
that
are
directly
charged
by
light,
can
offer
a
novel
approach
in
addressing
unpredictable
surpluses
deficits
associated
with
Recent
researches
direct
light
charge
batteries
supercapacitors
have
demonstrated
significant
potentials.
In
this
review,
we
will
provide
comprehensive
overview
photo-rechargeable
aqueous
Zn-based
technologies.
We
also
highlight
research
advancements
electrode
design,
materials
chemistry,
performance,
application
prospects
Zn-ion
capacitors,
batteries,
Zn-air
batteries.
Lastly,
insights
into
opportunities
future
directions
achieving
high-performing
systems.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 30580 - 30588
Published: June 1, 2024
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
attracting
increasing
research
interest
due
to
their
intrinsic
safety,
low
cost,
and
scalability.
However,
the
issues
including
hydrogen
evolution,
interface
corrosion,
dendrites
at
anodes
have
seriously
limited
development
of
aqueous
batteries.
Here,
N,N-methylenebis(acrylamide)
(MBA)
additives
with
−CONH-
groups
introduced
form
bonds
water
suppress
H2O
activity,
inhibiting
occurrence
evolution
corrosion
reactions
interface.
In
situ
optical
microscopy
demonstrates
that
MBA
additive
promotes
uniform
deposition
Zn2+
then
suppresses
dendrite
growth
on
anode.
Therefore,
Zn//Ti
asymmetric
demonstrate
a
high
plating/stripping
efficiency
99.5%,
while
Zn//Zn
symmetric
display
an
excellent
cycle
stability
for
more
than
1000
h.
The
Zn//MnO2
full
cells
exhibit
remarkable
cycling
700
cycles
in
electrolytes
additives.
engineering
via
achieved
dendrite-free
Zn
stable
batteries,
which
is
favorable
advanced
AZIBs
practical
applications.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(39)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
The
solar‐driven
photorechargeable
zinc‐ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
promising
power
solution
for
smart
electronic
devices
and
equipment.
However,
the
subpar
cyclic
stability
of
Zn
anode
remains
significant
impediment
to
their
practical
application.
Herein,
poly(diethynylbenzene‐1,3,5‐triimine‐2,4,6‐trione)
(PDPTT)
was
designed
functional
polymer
coating
Zn.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
PDPTT
not
only
significantly
homogenizes
electric
field
distribution
on
surface,
but
also
promotes
ion‐accessible
surface
With
multiple
N
C=O
groups
exhibiting
strong
adsorption
energies,
this
reduces
nucleation
overpotential
Zn,
alters
diffusion
pathway
2+
at
interface,
decreases
corrosion
current
hydrogen
evolution
current.
Leveraging
these
advantages,
Zn‐PDPTT//Zn‐PDPTT
exhibits
an
exceptionally
long
cycling
time
(≥4300
h,
1
mA
cm
−2
).
Zn‐PDPTT//AC
hybrid
capacitors
can
withstand
50,000
cycles
5
A/g.
Zn‐PDPTT//NVO
battery
faster
charge
storage
rate,
higher
capacity,
excellent
stability.
Coupling
with
high‐performance
perovskite
solar
cells
results
in
13.12
%
overall
conversion
efficiency
battery,
showcasing
value
advancing
upgrading
renewable
energy
utilization.
