Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 2172 - 2183
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
TiN
can
optimize
the
conductivity
of
MnO
2
,
while
reducing
Zn
2+
diffusion
barrier
and
improve
rate
performance.
The
lower
formation
energy
insertion
endows
a
capacity
retention
101.6%
over
2300
cycles
for
TiN@MnO
NWAs/CC.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 7441 - 7473
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Manganese-based
materials
are
considered
as
one
of
the
most
promising
cathodes
in
zinc-ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
for
large-scale
energy
storage
applications
owing
to
their
cost-effectiveness,
natural
availability,
low
toxicity,
multivalent
states,
high
operation
voltage,
and
satisfactory
capacity.
However,
intricate
mechanisms
coupled
with
unsatisfactory
cycling
stability
hinder
commercial
applications.
Previous
reviews
have
primarily
focused
on
optimization
strategies
achieving
capacity
fast
reaction
kinetics,
while
overlooking
fluctuation
lacking
a
systematic
discussion
enhance
these
materials.
Thus,
this
review,
manganese-based
ZIBs
different
structures
systematically
elucidated
summarized.
Next,
ZIBs,
including
activation,
degradation,
dynamic
evolution
whole
cycle
calendar
comprehensively
analyzed.
Finally,
constructive
based
chemistry
one-electron
two-electron
transfers
durable
performance
proposed.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 3801 - 3813
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
been
extensively
studied
owing
to
the
abundance
and
low-price
of
Na
resources.
However,
infeasibility
graphite
silicon
electrodes
in
sodium-ion
storage
makes
it
urgent
develop
high-performance
anode
materials.
Herein,
α-MnSe
nanorods
derived
from
δ-MnO2
(δ−α-MnSe)
are
constructed
as
anodes
for
SIBs.
It
is
verified
that
will
be
transferred
into
β-MnSe
after
initial
Na-ion
insertion/extraction,
δ−α-MnSe
undergoes
typical
conversion
mechanism
using
a
Mn-ion
charge
compensation
subsequent
charge–discharge
process.
First-principles
calculations
support
migration
defect-free
can
drive
lattice
distortion
phase
transition
(alpha
→
beta)
thermodynamics
dynamics.
The
formed
with
robust
structure
small
diffusion
barrier
boosts
great
stability
electrochemical
kinetics.
Hence,
electrode
contributes
excellent
rate
capability
superior
cyclic
long
lifespan
over
1000
cycles
low
decay
0.0267%
per
cycle.
full
high
energy
density
281.2
Wh·kg–1
outstanding
cyclability
demonstrate
applicability
anode.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Zn(CF
3
COO)
2
promotes
the
dual
reduction
of
anions
to
fluoride
and
sulfide,
forming
an
amorphous
hybrid
solid
electrolyte
interface
(SEI).
This
SEI
significantly
benefits
plating/stripping
Zn
anode
thereby
improves
battery
performance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Aug. 9, 2023
Abstract
Low‐cost,
safe,
and
environmental‐friendly
rechargeable
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
promising
as
next‐generation
energy
storage
devices
for
wearable
electronics
among
other
applications.
However,
sluggish
ionic
transport
kinetics
the
unstable
electrode
structure
during
insertion/extraction
hamper
their
deployment.
Herein,
a
new
cathode
material
based
on
layered
metal
chalcogenide
(LMC),
bismuth
telluride
(Bi
2
Te
3
),
coated
with
polypyrrole
(PPy)
is
proposed.
Taking
advantage
of
PPy
coating,
Bi
@PPy
composite
presents
strong
absorption
affinity,
high
oxidation
resistance,
structural
stability.
The
ZIBs
cathodes
exhibit
capacities
ultra‐long
lifespans
over
5000
cycles.
They
also
present
outstanding
stability
even
under
bending.
In
addition,
here
reaction
mechanism
analyzed
using
in
situ
X‐ray
diffraction,
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
computational
tools
it
demonstrated
that,
system,
Zn
2+
not
inserted
into
previously
assumed.
contrast,
proton
charge
dominates
process.
Overall,
this
work
only
shows
great
potential
LMCs
ZIB
materials
advantages
but
clarifies
charge/discharge
LMCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(26)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Zn‐ion
capacitors
(ZICs)
assembled
from
cathodes
with
diffusion‐controlled
behaviors
and
capacitive
anodes
have
attracted
increasing
interest
thanks
to
their
satisfactory
balanced
energy
power
densities.
However,
currently,
only
two
cathode
materials
of
this
type,
MnO
2
V
O
5
,
are
applied
ZICs.
MnSe
is
increasingly
being
reported
exhibit
characteristics
in
metal‐ion
batteries
supercapacitors,
yet
its
insufficient
interlayer
spacing
unstable
structure
lead
poor
storage
capacity.
Herein,
Zn
x
Mn
1‐x
Se
microflowers
nanosheets
can
be
situ
pre‐intercalated
ions
enlarge
stabilize
the
hierarchical
porous
structure,
demonstrating
a
superior
for
During
charging/discharging
process
0.14
0.86
electrode,
redox
couple
at
≈0.6/0.3
on
cyclic
voltammetry
profile,
potential
plateau
appearing
≈0.2
discharge
curve
detected,
corresponding
insertion/extraction
ions.
Thus,
long
time
realizes
flexible
ZIC
polyacrylamide
gel
electrolyte
activated
carbon
anode,
achieving
superb
areal
capacitance
2,038.2
mF
cm
−2
1
mA
.
This
work
offers
an
exemplary
effort
unlock
fresh
Micro and Nano Systems Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
The
utilization
of
high-resolution
printed
flexible
electronic
devices
is
prevalent
in
various
fields,
including
energy
storage,
intelligent
healthcare
monitoring,
soft
robotics,
and
human–machine
interaction,
owing
to
its
compact
nature
mechanical
flexibility.
EHD
jet
printing
technology
has
the
potential
develop
field
industry
through
ability
fabricate
high-resolution,
flexible,
stretchable,
3D
structures
for
applications
such
as
displays,
sensors,
transistors.
involves
use
solution-based
inks
made
diverse
functional
materials
print
a
wide
range
structures.
Consequently,
it
imperative
have
comprehensive
understanding
nanomaterial
composites
that
are
using
technology.
This
review
provides
thorough
overview
composite
In
particular,
been
provided
about
several
domains,
electrodes,
transistors,
harvesting,
biomedical
applications.
Moreover,
this
analysis
presents
concise
limitations
prospective
future
directions
fabricated
by
printing.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(40)
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
integration
of
Si‐based
anodes
within
sulfide‐based
solid
electrolyte
(SSE)
Li‐ion
batteries
(LIB)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
avenue
research
and
development,
attracting
increasing
interest
in
recent
years.
This
work
comprehensively
examines
the
latest
directions
major
strides
this
field.
It
covers
key
advances
design
engineering
nano‐
micro‐structured
Si
anode
architectures,
strategies
surface
modification.
Additionally,
it
explores
impacts
external
pressure,
role
binders
conductive
additives,
implications
varying
particle
size.
Beyond
providing
detailed
account
evolution
SSE
LIBs,
also
identifies
critical
challenges
that
urgently
need
addressing.
These
include
electrochemical‐mechanical
behavior
failure
mechanism
for
structural
interface
modifications,
methods
preparing
electrodes,
advancements
high‐performance
SSEs,
development
scalable
technologies
thin
films.
Moreover,
discusses
high‐energy
cathodes
tailored
LIBs.
identified
priorities
are
set
to
offer
crucial
guidance
insights,
supporting
ongoing
investigations
innovations
dynamic
area
research.