Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(14)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
design
of
aqueous
zinc
(Zn)
chemistry
energy
storage
with
high
rate‐capability
and
long
serving
life
is
a
great
challenge
due
to
its
inhospitable
coordination
environment
dismal
interfacial
chemistry.
To
bridge
this
big
gap,
herein,
we
build
highly
reversible
Zn
battery
by
taking
advantages
the
biomass‐derived
cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNCs)
electrolyte
additive
unique
physical
chemical
characteristics
simultaneously.
CNCs
not
only
serves
as
fast
ion
carriers
for
enhancing
2+
transport
kinetics
but
regulates
interface
form
dynamic
self‐repairing
protective
interphase,
resulting
in
building
ultra‐stable
anodes
under
extreme
conditions.
As
result,
engineered
system
achieves
superior
average
coulombic
efficiency
97.27
%
140
mA
cm
−2
,
steady
charge–discharge
982
h
50
mAh
which
proposes
universal
pathway
green,
sustainable,
large‐scale
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(51)
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
parasitic
side
reaction
on
Zn
anode
is
the
key
issue
which
hinders
development
of
aqueous
Zn-based
energy
storage
systems
power-grid
applications.
Here,
a
polymer
additive
(PMCNA)
engineered
by
copolymerizing
2-methacryloyloxyethyl
phosphorylcholine
(MPC)
and
N-acryloyl
glycinamide
(NAGA)
was
employed
to
regulate
deposition
environment
for
satisfying
inhibition
performance
during
long-term
cycling
with
high
utilization.
PMCNA
can
preferentially
adsorb
metal
surface
form
uniform
protective
layer
effective
water
molecule
repelling
resistance.
In
addition,
guide
nucleation
along
002
plane
further
dendrite
suppression.
Consequently,
enable
Zn//Zn
battery
an
ultrahigh
depth
discharge
(DOD)
90.0
%
over
420
h,
Zn//active
carbon
(AC)
capacitor
long
lifespan,
Zn//PANI
utilization
51.3
at
low
N/P
ratio
2.6.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
promising
candidates
for
next-generation
energy
storage
due
to
the
excellent
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
natural
abundance,
high
theoretical
specific
capacity,
and
low
redox
potential
of
(Zn)
metal.
However,
several
issues
such
as
dendrite
formation,
hydrogen
evolution,
corrosion,
passivation
Zn
anodes
cause
irreversible
loss
active
materials.
To
solve
these
issues,
researchers
often
use
large
amounts
excess
ensure
a
continuous
supply
materials
anodes.
This
leads
ultralow
utilization
squanders
density
AZMBs.
Herein,
design
strategies
AZMBs
with
discussed
in
depth,
from
utilizing
thinner
foils
constructing
anode-free
structures
100%,
which
provides
comprehensive
guidelines
further
research.
Representative
methods
calculating
depth
discharge
different
first
summarized.
The
reasonable
modification
foil
anodes,
current
collectors
pre-deposited
Zn,
aqueous
(AF-AZMBs)
improve
then
detailed.
In
particular,
working
mechanism
AF-AZMBs
is
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
high-utilization
presented.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(10), P. 6628 - 6637
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Currently,
the
desired
research
focus
in
energy
storage
technique
innovation
has
been
gradually
shifted
to
next-generation
aqueous
batteries
holding
both
high
performance
and
sustainability.
However,
Zn–I2
have
deemed
great
sustainable
potential,
owing
merits
of
cost-effective
eco-friendly
nature.
their
commercial
application
is
hindered
by
serious
shuttle
effect
polyiodides
during
reversible
operations.
In
this
work,
a
Janus
functional
binder
based
on
chitosan
(CTS)
molecules
was
designed
prepared;
polar
terminational
groups
impart
excellent
mechanical
robustness
hybrid
binders;
meanwhile,
it
can
also
deliver
isochronous
enhancement
physical
adsorption
redox
kinetics
toward
I2
species.
By
feat
highly
effective
remission
effect,
CTS
cell
exhibits
superb
electrochemical
capacities
with
long-term
robustness,
specifically,
144.1
mAh
g–1,
at
current
density
0.2
mA
g–1
after
1500
cycles.
Simultaneously,
undesired
self-discharging
issue
could
be
well-addressed;
Coulombic
efficiency
remain
98.8
%
resting
for
24
h.
More
importantly,
endow
good
biodegradability
reusable
properties;
iodine
species
were
reloaded,
recycled
devices
specific
73.3
over
1000
This
provides
potential
synchronous
solution
realize
comprehensive
utilization
further
make
possible
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
Zn
metal
batteries
are
considered
as
competitive
candidates
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems
due
to
their
excellent
safety,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
the
inevitable
dendrite
growth,
severe
hydrogen
evolution,
surface
passivation,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
of
anodes
hinder
practical
application
batteries.
Detailed
summaries
prospects
have
been
reported
focusing
on
research
progress
challenges
anodes,
including
electrolyte
engineering,
electrode
structure
design,
modification.
essential
electrical
mechanisms
that
significantly
influence
2+
ions
migration
deposition
behaviors
not
reviewed
yet.
Herein,
in
this
review,
regulation
electrical‐related
electrostatic
repulsive/attractive
interactions
migration,
desolvation,
systematically
discussed.
Meanwhile,
electric
field
strategies
promote
diffusion
uniform
comprehensively
reviewed,
enhancing
homogenizing
intensity
inside
adding
external
magnetic/pressure/thermal
couple
with
field.
Finally,
future
perspectives
directions
building
better
applications
offered.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(22), P. 23181 - 23193
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
The
violent
side
reactions
of
Zn
metal
in
aqueous
electrolyte
lead
to
sharp
local-pH
fluctuations
at
the
interface,
which
accelerate
anode
breakdown;
thus,
development
an
optimization
strategy
accommodate
a
wide
pH
range
is
particularly
critical
for
improving
batteries.
Herein,
we
report
pH-adaptive
electric
double
layer
(EDL)
tuned
by
glycine
(Gly)
additive
with
pH-dependent
ionization,
exhibits
excellent
capability
stabilize
anodes
wide-pH
electrolytes.
It
discovered
that
Gly-ionic
EDL
facilitates
directed
migration
charge
carriers
both
mildly
acidic
and
alkaline
electrolytes,
leading
successful
suppression
local
saturation.
worth
mentioning
regulation
effect
concentration
on
inner
Helmholtz
plane
(IHP)
structure
electrodes
clarified
depth.
revealed
Gly
additives
without
dimerization
can
develop
orderly
dense
vertical
adsorption
within
IHP
effectively
reduce
repulsive
force
Zn2+
isolate
H2O
from
surface.
Consequently,
they
tunable
superior
electrochemical
performance
temperature,
involving
prodigious
cycle
reversibility
7000
h
symmetric
cells
ZnSO4-Gly
electrolytes
extended
lifespan
50
times
KOH-Gly
Moreover,
powder||MnO2
pouch
cells,
high-voltage
Zn||Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2
Zn||NiCo-LDH
also
deliver
cycling
reversibility.
enables
ultrahigh
depth
discharge
(DOD)
93%.
This
work
elucidates
design
compatible
might
cause
inspiration
fields
practical
multiapplication
scenarios
anodes.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 7850 - 7859
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
By
constructing
a
hydrogel
film
doped
with
an
ionic
liquid
on
Zn
anode,
water-scarce
inner
Helmholtz
plane
and
ion-enriched
outer
is
developed,
which
effectively
enables
stable
zinc
anode
for
Ah-scale
metal
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(29)
Published: May 8, 2024
The
practical
applications
for
aqueous
Zn
ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
promising
yet
still
impeded
by
the
severe
side
reactions
on
metal.
Here,
a
lysozyme
protective
layer
(LPL)
is
prepared
metal
surface
simple
and
facile
self-adsorption
strategy.
LPL
exhibits
extremely
strong
adhesion
to
provide
stable
interface
during
long-term
cycling.
In
addition,
strategy
triggered
hydrophobicity-induced
aggregation
effect
endows
with
gap-free
compacted
morphology
which
can
reject
free
water
effective
reaction
inhibition
performance.
More
importantly,
conformation
transformed
from
α-helix
β-sheet
structure
before
formation,
thus
abundant
functional
groups
exposed
interact
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(19)
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Abstract
Constructing
artificial
interface
layer
is
an
effective
approach
to
facilitate
the
utilization
rate
of
zinc
metal,
but
practical
application
still
hindered
by
inferior
mechanical
strength,
low
ionic
conductivity,
and
poor
stability.
Herein,
robust
organic–inorganic
(Nafion/BM@Zn)
coated
on
metal
through
ultrasonic
spraying
method
with
boehmite
Nafion
as
composite
precursor.
As
demonstrated,
high
cation
selectivity
hydrophilicity
Nafion,
well
zincophilic
property
layered
structure
boehmite,
synergistically
contribute
nucleation
barrier,
uniform
deposition,
fast
transport
kinetics
Zn
2+
ions.
a
result,
Nafion/BM@Zn
anode
exhibits
superior
reversibility
Coulombic
efficiency
99.9%
for
9000
cycles
in
asymmetrical
cells
durable
cycling
stability
4200
h
symmetrical
at
5
mA
cm
−2
−1
mAh
.
Even
seawater‐based
electrolyte,
displays
reversible
deposition
behavior
820
99.91%
2800
Furthermore,
corresponding
Nafion/BM@Zn//NH
4
V
O
10
cell
presents
capacity
258.4
g
after
1500
A
This
work
provides
new
design
strategy
high‐efficiency
interfacial
anode.