Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Abstract
The
incorporation
of
additives
into
aqueous
electrolytes
provides
substantial
opportunities
to
mitigate
dendrite
formation
and
side
reactions
on
zinc
anodes.
However,
there
is
a
lack
an
effective
guideline
for
selecting
suitable
electrolyte
based
critical
performance‐limiting
factors.
Herein,
the
use
acid
dissociation
constant
(p
K
)
as
intrinsic
descriptor
screening
organic
proton
donors
proposed
achieve
highly
reversible
Zn||polyaniline
(PANI)
batteries.
Experimental
results
theoretical
calculations
reveal
that
L‐malic
(L‐MA)
with
low
p
can
supply
protons
effectively
reduce
accumulation
nonconductive
alkaline
byproducts
address
deprotonation
issue
PANI
cathode.
Meanwhile,
deprotonated
malate
anions
form
bidentate
coordination
Zn
2+
,
thereby
reconfiguring
water‐deficient
solvation
structure
hydrated
facilitating
ZnCO
3
‐rich
solid
interphase.
Taking
L‐MA
demonstration,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
stably
cycle
over
460
h
at
high
depth
discharge
80%.
Additionally,
additive
enables
Zn||PANI
full
retain
89%
capacity
after
5000
cycles.
principle
proton‐donors
simultaneously
stabilize
anode
cathode
batteries
highlighted
here.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(15), P. 7742 - 7783
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Aqueous
Zn-metal
batteries
have
attracted
increasing
interest
for
large-scale
energy
storage
owing
to
their
outstanding
merits
in
terms
of
safety,
cost
and
production.
However,
they
constantly
suffer
from
inadequate
density
poor
cycling
stability
due
the
presence
zinc
ions
fully
hydrated
solvation
state.
Thus,
designing
dehydrated
structure
can
effectively
address
current
drawbacks
aqueous
batteries.
In
this
case,
considering
lack
studies
focused
on
strategies
dehydration
ions,
herein,
we
present
a
systematic
comprehensive
review
deepen
understanding
zinc-ion
regulation.
Two
fundamental
design
principles
component
regulation
pre-desolvation
are
summarized
environment
formation
interfacial
desolvation
behavior.
Subsequently,
specific
strategy
based
distinct
carefully
discussed,
including
preparation
methods,
working
mechanisms,
analysis
approaches
performance
improvements.
Finally,
general
summary
issues
addressed
using
strategies,
four
critical
aspects
promote
presented
as
an
outlook,
involving
updating
(de)solvation
theories,
revealing
evolution,
enhancing
techniques
developing
functional
materials.
We
believe
that
will
not
only
stimulate
more
creativity
optimizing
electrolytes
but
also
provide
valuable
insights
into
other
battery
systems.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(27)
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
have
garnered
renewed
interest
owing
to
their
inherent
safety
and
cost‐effectiveness.
However,
Zn
anode
suffers
from
notorious
side
reactions
dendrite
growth,
compromising
the
battery
performance.
Designing
anion‐containing
solvation
structures
facilitate
in
situ
formation
of
a
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
layer
proves
effective
protecting
anode,
yet
balancing
interactions
between
cations‐solvents
cations–anions
remains
significant
challenge.
Herein,
latent
solvent
(hexafluoroisopropanol)
with
specific
anion‐philic
cation‐phobic
properties
is
introduced,
which
can
remarkably
increase
Zn(TFSI)
2
solubility
water
induce
structures.
The
introduction
enables
anions
preferentially
decompose,
giving
rise
an
anion‐derived
SEI
layer.
More
interestingly,
direct
anion‐cation
interaction
endows
2+
species
stepwise
dehydration,
minimizing
adsorption
on
anode.
optimized
de‐solvation
process
work
synergy
enable
homogeneous
deposition
ensure
high
reversibility.
When
coupled
NaV
3
O
8
·1.5H
(NVO)
cathode,
resultant
full
cell
delivers
high‐capacity
retention
87.8%
after
2000
cycles
at
1
A
g
−1
.
This
provides
valuable
insights
into
advanced
design
beyond.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Abstract
The
promising
features
of
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs),
including
their
inherent
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
abundant
raw
materials,
cost‐effectiveness,
and
simple
manufacturing
process,
position
them
as
strong
candidates
for
large‐scale
energy
storage.
However,
practical
application
faces
significant
challenges,
such
uncontrolled
dendritic
growth,
undesirable
side
reactions,
hydrogen
evolution
reactions
(HER),
which
undermine
the
efficiency
longevity
system.
To
address
these
issues,
extensive
research
has
been
conducted
to
improve
batteries'
density
lifespan.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
fundamental
mechanisms
dendrite
formation,
its
properties,
interfacial
chemistry
between
electrode
electrolyte.
It
also
delves
into
strategies
protecting
anode,
with
a
focus
on
modulation
deposition
dynamics
at
electrolyte
interface.
discussion
concludes
an
evaluation
current
challenges
future
prospects
AZIB,
aiming
enhance
viability
grid‐scale
storage
solutions.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 654 - 654
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Lattice
structures
offer
unique
mechanical
properties
and
versatility
in
engineering
applications,
yet
existing
designs
often
struggle
to
balance
performance
material
efficiency.
This
study
introduces
the
brachistochrone
curve
as
a
novel
framework
for
optimizing
lattice
geometries,
enhancing
behavior
while
minimizing
usage.
Using
finite
element
simulations
compressive
testing
of
3D-printed
samples,
we
analyzed
response
brachistochrone-based
(B-)
standard
(diamond,
IWP,
gyroid,
BCC).
We
investigated
scaling
volume-to-surface
area
ratio,
incorporated
fractal
dimension
analysis,
compared
experimental
numerical
results
evaluate
B-lattices
versus
(S-).
Our
findings
indicate
that
brachistochrone-inspired
lattices
enhance
efficiency,
enabling
design
lightweight,
high-strength
components
with
sustainable
use.
Experimental
suggest
B-gyroid
exhibit
lower
stiffness
than
S-gyroid
under
small
displacements,
highlighting
their
potential
energy
absorption
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 16, 2024
Abstract
Different
from
“bottom–up”
Zn
plating/stripping,
“top–down”
stripping/plating
provides
a
new
perspective
to
reinvent
current
aqueous
batteries
(AZBs),
yet
related
studies
remain
absent.
Herein,
chelation‐induced
solvation
barrier
remodeling
strategy
is
initiated
toward
fast‐kinetics
in
original
2+
‐free
water‐lean
organic
electrolytes
(WLOE)
for
durable
batteries.
It
found
that
WLOE,
the
initial
stripping
kinetics
of
anode
remarkably
limits
stripping/plating.
The
intervention
multidentate
chelant
(2‐methoxyethylamine,
MEA)
WLOE
greatly
lowers
reorganization
energy
situ
stripped
anode,
enabling
Spectral
characterization
and
fitted
overpotential‐reorganization
correlation
strongly
confirm
underlying
mechanism.
As
such,
MEA‐mediated
shows
90‐fold‐enhanced
response,
triple‐lowered
overpotential,
170‐fold‐prolonged
cyclability
(over
1700
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
)
those
MEA‐free
counterpart.
assembled
Zn||LiFePO
4
hybrid
full
cell
MEA‐regulated
exhibits
distinct
high
voltage
plateau
1.50
V
low
polarization
0.14
V,
far
surpassing
conventional
WLOE.
This
work
opens
avenue
break
bottleneck
