Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(24)
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
Abstract
Reversible
and
dendrite‐free
zinc
(Zn)
circulation
is
essential
for
longevous
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
greatly
impacted
by
the
property
of
Zn
interface
electrolyte,
especially
when
confronted
with
high
current
density
large
area
capacity.
Herein,
a
hierarchical
constructed
preferential
anion
surfactant
adsorption
reaction,
assists
to
reduce
interfacial
energy
side
reactions
enhanced
diffusion
kinetics
reversibility
during
plating/stripping.
Thus,
highly
reversible
smooth
anodes
are
achieved
long‐term
stability
5500
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
/1
mAh
,
an
impressive
rate
up
40
10
cumulative
plating
capacity
4.45
Ah
in
symmetric
cells.
Even
under
depth
discharge
60%
(5.85/7.65
),
can
still
maintain
ca.
800
h's
life.
The
proposed
countermeasure
has
also
proved
be
valid
prolonging
lifespan
Zn‐MnO
2
full
both
low
cycling
densities.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(41)
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
The
moderate
reversibility
of
Zn
anodes,
as
a
long-standing
challenge
in
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries,
promotes
the
exploration
suitable
electrolyte
additives
continuously.
It
is
crucial
to
establish
absolute
predominance
smooth
deposition
within
multiple
interfacial
reactions
for
stable
zinc
including
suppressing
side
parasitic
and
facilitating
plating
process.
Trehalose
catches
our
attention
due
reported
mechanisms
sustaining
biological
stabilization.
In
this
work,
inter-disciplinary
application
trehalose
modification
first
time.
pivotal
roles
suppressed
hydrogen
evolution
accelerated
have
been
investigated
based
on
principles
thermodynamics
well
reaction
kinetics.
electrodeposit
changes
from
random
accumulation
flakes
dense
bulk
with
(002)-plane
exposure
unlocked
crystal-face
oriented
addition.
As
result,
highly
reversible
anode
obtained,
exhibiting
high
average
CE
99.8
%
Zn/Cu
cell
cycling
over
1500
h
under
9.0
depth
discharge
symmetric
cell.
designing
mechanism
analysis
study
could
serve
source
inspiration
exploring
novel
advanced
anodes.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(27)
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Abstract
Recently,
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
with
conversion
mechanisms
have
received
wide
attention
in
energy
storage
systems
on
account
of
excellent
specific
capacity,
high
power
density,
and
density.
Unfortunately,
some
characteristics
cathode
material,
zinc
anode,
electrolyte
still
limit
the
development
possessing
mechanism.
Consequently,
this
paper
provides
a
detailed
summary
for
numerous
zinc‐based
batteries:
zinc‐sulfur
(Zn‐S)
batteries,
zinc‐selenium
(Zn‐Se)
zinc‐tellurium
(Zn‐Te)
zinc‐iodine
(Zn‐I
2
)
zinc‐bromine
(Zn‐Br
batteries.
Meanwhile,
reaction
mechanism
research
progress
investigation
composite
cathode,
anode
materials,
selection
electrolytes
are
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
review
comprehensively
describes
prospects
outlook
mechanism,
aiming
to
promote
rapid
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(11)
Published: Oct. 13, 2023
Abstract
Zn‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
long
suffered
from
the
unstable
Zn
metal
anode,
which
faces
numerous
challenges
concerning
dendrite
growth,
corrosion,
and
hydrogen
evolution
reaction.
The
absence
of
H
2
O
adsorption
control
techniques
has
become
a
bottleneck
for
further
development
ZIBs.
Using
stearic
acid
(SA)‐modified
Cu@Zn
(SA‐Cu@Zn)
anode
as
an
example,
this
work
illustrates
how
lotus
effect
controls
energy
on
anode.
In
situ
integrated
Cu
nanorods
arrays
hydrophobic
long‐chain
alkyl
groups
are
constructed,
provide
zincophilic
ordered
channels
property.
Consequently,
SA‐Cu@Zn
exhibits
long‐term
cycling
stability
over
2000
h
high
average
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
99.83%
at
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
,
improves
electrochemical
performance
Zn||V
5
full
cell.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
combined
with
water
contact
angle
(CA)
measurements
demonstrate
that
larger
CA
weaker
than
Zn.
Moreover,
presence
ensures
selective
well
explaining
excellent
reversibility
is
achieved.
This
demonstrates
effectiveness
controllable
deposition
mechanism,
offering
universal
strategy
achieving
stable
ZIB
anodes.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(28)
Published: May 16, 2023
In
aqueous
zinc
(Zn)
batteries,
the
Zn
anode
suffers
from
severe
corrosion
reactions
and
consequent
dendrite
growth
troubles
that
cause
fast
performance
decay.
Herein,
we
uncover
mechanism
confirm
dissolved
oxygen
(DO)
other
than
reputed
proton
is
a
principal
origin
of
by-product
precipitates,
especially
during
initial
battery
resting
period.
break
common
physical
deoxygenation
methods,
propose
chemical
self-deoxygenation
strategy
to
tackle
DO-induced
hazards.
As
proof
concept,
sodium
anthraquinone-2-sulfonate
(AQS)
introduced
electrolytes
as
self-deoxidizing
additive.
result,
sustains
long-term
cycling
2500
h
at
0.5
mA
cm-2
over
1100
5
together
with
high
Coulombic
efficiency
up
99.6
%.
The
full
cells
also
show
capacity
retention
92
%
after
500
cycles.
Our
findings
provide
renewed
understanding
in
practical
solution
towards
industrializing
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(5)
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Abstract
Rechargeable
alkaline
zinc‐based
batteries
(ZBBs)
have
attracted
extensive
research
attention
due
to
their
advantages
of
low
cost,
high
specific
energy,
and
safety.
Although
the
investigation
cathodes
for
secondary
ZBBs
has
reached
a
relatively
advanced
stage,
exploration
zinc
anodes
is
still
in
its
infancy.
Zinc
electrolytes
encounter
challenges
such
as
dendrite
formation,
passivation,
corrosion
during
periods
cell
inactivity,
hydrogen
evolution
cycling,
thereby
limiting
rechargeability
storability.
Drawing
upon
latest
on
anodes,
six
fundamental
strategies
that
encompass
wide
range
aspects
are
identified
categorized,
from
electrode
modifications
charge
protocols.
Specifically,
these
include
3D
structures,
coatings,
alloying,
additives,
separators,
They
serve
an
insight
summary
current
progress
anodes.
Additionally,
complementary
nature
allows
flexible
combinations,
enabling
further
enhancement
overall
performance
Finally,
several
future
directions
advancement
practical
Zn
anode
proposed.
This
comprehensive
review
not
only
consolidates
existing
knowledge
but
also
paves
way
broader
opportunities
pursuit
high‐performance
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
Zn‐ion
batteries
are
regarded
as
the
most
promising
for
next‐generation,
large‐scale
energy
storage
because
of
their
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
eco‐friendly
nature.
The
use
aqueous
electrolytes
results
in
poor
reversibility
leads
to
many
challenges
related
Zn
anode.
Electrolyte
additives
can
effectively
address
such
challenges,
including
dendrite
growth
corrosion.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
introduction
major
current
strategies
used
anode
protection.
In
particular,
an
in‐depth
fundamental
understanding
is
provided
various
functions
electrolyte
additives,
electrostatic
shielding,
adsorption,
situ
solid
interphase
formation,
enhancing
water
stability,
surface
texture
regulation.
Potential
future
research
directions
also
discussed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(8)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
implementation
of
aqueous
zinc‐iodine
batteries
(ZIBs)
is
hindered
by
the
rampant
Zn
dendrites
growth,
parasite
corrosion,
and
polyiodide
shuttling.
In
this
work,
ionic
liquid
EMIM[OAc]
employed
as
an
all‐round
solution
to
mitigate
challenges
on
both
anode
iodine
cathode
side.
First,
EMIM
+
embedded
lean‐water
inner
Helmholtz
plane
(IHP)
inert
solvation
sheath
modulated
OAc
−
effectively
repels
H
2
O
molecules
away
from
surface.
preferential
adsorption
metal
facilitates
uniform
nucleation
via
a
steric
hindrance
effect.
Second,
can
reduce
shuttling
hindering
dissolution
forming
‐I
3
dominated
phase.
These
effects
holistically
enhance
cycle
life,
which
manifested
||
symmetric
cells
Zn‐I
full
cells.
ZIBs
with
EAc
deliver
capacity
decay
rate
merely
0.01
‰
per
after
over
18,000
cycles
at
4
A
g
−1
,
lower
self‐discharge
better
calendar
life
than
without
additive.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(21)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Zinc–iodine
batteries
have
the
potential
to
offer
high
energy‐density
aqueous
energy
storage,
but
their
lifetime
is
limited
by
rampant
dendrite
growth
and
concurrent
parasite
side
reactions
on
Zn
anode,
as
well
shuttling
of
polyiodides.
Herein,
a
cation‐conduction
dominated
hydrogel
electrolyte
designed
holistically
enhance
stability
both
zinc
anode
iodine
cathode.
In
this
electrolyte,
anions
are
covalently
anchored
chains,
major
mobile
ions
in
restricted
be
2+
.
Specifically,
such
cation‐conductive
results
ion
transference
number
(0.81)
within
guides
epitaxial
nucleation.
Furthermore,
optimized
solvation
structure
reconstructed
hydrogen
bond
networks
chains
contribute
reduced
desolvation
barrier
suppressed
corrosion
reactions.
On
cathode
side,
electrostatic
repulsion
between
negative
sulfonate
groups
polyiodides
hinders
loss
active
material.
This
all‐round
design
renders
zinc–iodine
with
reversibility,
low
self‐discharge,
long
lifespan.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Developing
high-performance
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries
from
sustainable
biomass
becomes
increasingly
vital
for
large-scale
energy
storage
in
the
foreseeable
future.
Therefore,
γ-MnO
