ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 4729 - 4740
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
have
attracted
attention
due
to
their
low
cost
and
high
safety.
Unfortunately,
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
evolution
reactions,
cathodic
dissolution,
other
problems
are
more
serious;
not
only
that,
but
also
the
anodic
materials'
lattices
contract
when
temperature
drops,
charge
transfer
solid
phase
diffusion
become
slow,
seriously
aggravating
growth.
At
present,
there
few
studies
on
low-temperature
system,
retaining
specific
capacity
even
rare.
Herein,
ethylene
glycol
(EG)
manganese
sulfate
(MSO)
selected
as
additives,
vanadate
(MVO)
cathode
is
used
find
a
high-performance
solution
at
temperature.
MVO
can
provide
higher
better
structural
stability
than
MnO2
adapt
environment.
same
time,
Mn2+
in
MSO
produce
cationic
shield
covering
initial
zinc
tip
an
appropriate
concentration
avoid
effect
inhibit
dissolution
of
MVO.
EG
reduce
freezing
point
electrolyte
promote
desolvation
[Zn(H2O)6]2+.
The
synergistic
three
elements
prevents
equilibrium
from
fluctuating
greatly
change
Therefore,
we
use
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M
MnSO4
+
2
ZnSO4
(EG
0.2Mn/2ZSO)
−30
°C,
Zn||Zn
which
this
type
remain
350
h
1
mA
cm–2
without
failure.
Zn||Cu
retain
100%
Coulombic
efficiency
after
2000
cycles
0.2
cm–2.
Zn||MVO
battery
reach
231.13
g–1
its
first
cycle,
retention
rate
still
above
85%
1000
cycles,
that
existing
research
system.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(42)
Published: Sept. 25, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
are
attracting
broad
interest
in
stationary
energy
storage
where
low
cost,
robust
security,
and
satisfactory
capacity
matter
most.
However,
metal
anodes
suffer
from
destructive
dendrite
issues
during
repeated
charging/discharging
process,
decreasing
the
cycle
life
of
batteries.
Herein,
smoother
plating/striping
behaviors
achieved
by
group
modification
structural
unit
polymer
separator.
Experimental
results
theoretical
simulations
reveal
that
skeleton
can
release
more
easily
when
modified
with
carbonylation
side
groups
contribute
to
much
faster
transfer
capability.
Typically,
symmetric
Zn
cells
a
thin
thickness
separator
21
µm
exhibit
ultralong
over
2800
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
within
mAh
300
under
high
current
density
5
areal
3
.
Full
using
sodium
vanadium
oxide
cathode
also
show
stable
reversible
performance
after
2000
cycles
A
g
−1
This
work
is
expected
inspire
promising
strategies
molecular
design
polymeric
toward
stabilizing
beyond
this
anode
itself.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(47)
Published: July 30, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
batteries
are
promising
candidates
for
energy
storage
and
conversion
devices
in
the
“post‐lithium”
era
due
to
their
high
density,
safety,
low
cost.
The
electrolyte
plays
an
important
role
by
conducting
separating
positive
negative
electrodes.
However,
issues
of
dendrites
growth,
corrosion,
by‐product
formation,
hydrogen
evolution
leakage,
evaporation
aqueous
electrolytes
affect
commercialization
batteries.
Moreover,
widely
used
result
large
battery
sizes,
which
not
conducive
emerging
smart
devices.
intrinsic
properties
gel
polymer
(GPEs)
can
solve
above
problems.
In
order
promote
wider
application
GPEs‐based
batteries,
this
review,
working
principle
current
problems
first
introduced,
andthe
merits
GPEs
compared
then
summarized.
Subsequently,
a
series
challenges
corresponding
strategies
faced
GPE
is
discussed,
outlook
its
future
development
finally
proposed.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
has
become
a
key
factor
affecting
the
cycling
stability
of
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries,
while
corresponding
fundamental
issues
involving
HER
are
still
unclear.
Herein,
mechanisms
on
various
crystalline
surfaces
have
been
investigated
by
first-principle
calculations
based
density
functional
theory.
It
is
found
that
Volmer
step
rate-limiting
Zn
(002)
and
(100)
surfaces,
while,
rates
(101),
(102)
(103)
determined
Tafel
step.
Moreover,
correlation
between
activity
generalized
coordination
number
([Formula:
see
text])
at
revealed.
The
relatively
weaker
surface
can
be
attributed
to
higher
[Formula:
text]
atom.
atomically
uneven
shows
significantly
than
flat
as
atom
lowered.
proposed
descriptor
activity.
Tuning
would
vital
strategy
inhibit
anode
presented
theoretical
studies.
Furthermore,
this
work
provides
basis
for
in-depth
understanding
surface.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
an
update
on
various
strategies
and
perspectives
for
the
development
of
aqueous
zinc–iodine
batteries,
with
a
particular
emphasis
regulation
I
2
cathodes
Zn
anodes,
electrolyte
formulation
separator
modification.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
offer
high
energy
density,
low
cost,
and
are
environmentally
friendly,
rendering
them
potential
storage
devices.
However,
dendrite
growth
on
the
zinc
anode
numerous
side
reactions
during
operation
challenge
their
commercialization.
Recent
advancements
have
introduced
various
materials
for
functionalization
of
anodes.
These
developments
effectively
mitigate
performance
degradation
anode,
enhancing
both
its
cycle
stability
overall
AZIBs.
Herein,
construction
functionalized
anodes
is
discussed,
current
(including
organic,
inorganic
composites)
modified
categorized,
protective
mechanism
behind
analyzed.
The
study
concludes
by
outlining
characteristics
suitable
dendritic‐free
prospects
future
development
directions
in
