Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Zinc‐iodine
(Zn‐I
2
)
batteries
are
of
great
interest
thanks
to
their
high
energy
density,
low
cost,
and
inherent
safety.
However,
the
dissolution
I
−
generated
polyiodides
exacerbated
by
dissolved
severely
reduces
utilization
active
substance,
resulting
in
poor
coulombic
efficiency
a
drastic
decrease
performance.
In
this
regard,
chemical
immobilization
iodine
species
with
high‐entropy
material
is
developed.
Benefiting
from
remarkable
catalytic
anchoring
activity
material,
accelerated
conversion
chemisorption
realized.
Meanwhile,
distribution
characteristics
multi‐active
adsorption
centers
on
enable
abundant
sites
anchor
highly
soluble
hard‐to‐mobilize
bonding
manner.
Such
unique
mode
allows
all
(I
/I
3
be
firmly
immobilized
electrode,
which
enhances
effectiveness
rechargeable
Zn‐I
batteries.
High‐entropy
ability
immobilize
provides
novel/effective
strategy
for
realizing
high‐performance
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 25, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
Sn‐air
batteries
are
attracting
a
great
deal
of
interest
in
recent
years
due
to
the
ultra‐high
safety,
low
cost,
dendrite‐free
and
highly
reversible
Sn
anode.
However,
slurry
oxygen
reduction/evolution
reaction
(ORR/OER)
kinetics
on
air
cathodes
seriously
affect
battery
performances.
Although
various
advanced
catalysts
have
been
developed,
charge
overpotentials
(~1000
mV)
these
still
not
satisfactory.
Herein,
iron
oxide
(Fe
2
O
3
)
modified
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
nanorods
with
heterogeneous
structure
firstly
synthesized
Ti
mesh
@TiO
/Ti),
obtained
Fe
/Ti
films
further
applied
as
catalytic
electrodes
for
batteries.
The
core–shell
can
effectively
facilitate
conversion
electrochemical
intermediates
separation
photo‐excited
electrons
holes
activate
oxygen‐related
processes.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
experimental
results
also
confirm
that
only
act
electrocatalysts
improve
ORR/OER
properties,
but
exhibit
superior
photo‐catalytic
activity
promote
charging
kinetics.
Hence,
/Ti‐based
show
ultra‐low
overpotential
~40
mV,
excellent
rate
capability
good
cycling
stability
under
light
irradiation.
This
work
will
shed
rational
photo‐assisted
cathode
design
new‐type
metal‐air
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 20, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
emerging
as
a
powerful
contender
in
the
realm
of
large‐scale
intermittent
energy
storage
systems,
presenting
compelling
alternative
to
existing
ion
battery
technologies.
They
harness
benefits
zinc's
high
safety,
natural
abundance,
and
favorable
electrochemical
potential
(−0.762
V
vs
Standard
hydrogen
electrode,
SHE),
alongside
an
impressive
theoretical
capacity
(820
mAh
g
−1
5655
cm
−3
).
However,
performance
ZMBs
is
impeded
by
several
challenges,
including
poor
compatibility
with
high‐loading
cathodes
persistent
side
reactions.
These
issues
intricately
linked
inherent
physicochemical
properties
anodes
(ZMAs).
Here,
this
review
delves
into
traditional
methods
ZMAs
production,
encompassing
extraction,
electrodeposition,
rolling
processes.
The
discussion
then
progresses
exploration
cutting‐edge
methodologies
designed
enhance
ZMAs.
categorized
alloying,
pre‐treatment
substrate,
advanced
electrodeposition
techniques,
development
composite
utilizing
powder.
offers
comparative
analysis
merits
drawbacks
various
optimization
strategies,
highlighting
beneficial
outcomes
achieved.
It
aspires
inspire
novel
concepts
for
advancement
innovation
next‐generation
zinc‐based
solutions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: June 25, 2024
Sn
metal
is
a
preferable
choice
as
anode
material
for
aqueous
acidic
batteries
due
to
its
acid-tolerance,
non-toxicity,
and
ease
of
recycling.
However,
the
large
size
irregular
deposition
morphology
polyhedral
particles
are
bad
constructing
stable
high-capacity
because
severe
hydrogen
evolution
shedding.
To
tackle
this
critical
issue,
4-tert-octylphenol
pentaethoxylate
(POPE)
used
an
electrolyte
additive
generate
thin-film
with
reversible
stripping/plating
behavior.
POPE
can
not
only
induce
homogeneous
surface
chemistry
by
adsorbing
on
via
coordination
bonds
but
also
inhibit
modulating
solvation
shell
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Zinc‐iodine
(Zn‐I
2
)
batteries
are
of
great
interest
thanks
to
their
high
energy
density,
low
cost,
and
inherent
safety.
However,
the
dissolution
I
−
generated
polyiodides
exacerbated
by
dissolved
severely
reduces
utilization
active
substance,
resulting
in
poor
coulombic
efficiency
a
drastic
decrease
performance.
In
this
regard,
chemical
immobilization
iodine
species
with
high‐entropy
material
is
developed.
Benefiting
from
remarkable
catalytic
anchoring
activity
material,
accelerated
conversion
chemisorption
realized.
Meanwhile,
distribution
characteristics
multi‐active
adsorption
centers
on
enable
abundant
sites
anchor
highly
soluble
hard‐to‐mobilize
bonding
manner.
Such
unique
mode
allows
all
(I
/I
3
be
firmly
immobilized
electrode,
which
enhances
effectiveness
rechargeable
Zn‐I
batteries.
High‐entropy
ability
immobilize
provides
novel/effective
strategy
for
realizing
high‐performance
