Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Rechargeable
zinc-ion
batteries
are
considered
an
ideal
energy
storage
system
due
to
their
low
cost
and
nonflammable
aqueous
electrolyte.
However,
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
self-corrosion
of
zinc
anode
brought
about
serious
safety
risks
including
short
circuits
electrode
expansion.
Therefore,
a
modified
host-design
strategy
with
3D
porous
structure
bulk-phase
penetrated
zincophilic
interface
is
proposed
boost
the
stability
lifetime
Zn
anode.
The
substrate
constructed
by
universal
HCl
etching
uniform
tight
Sn-penetrated
formed
effective
electron
beam
evaporation
(EBE).
can
ion
flux
Sn
coating
could
effectively
improve
deposition
behavior,
thus
inhibiting
risk
dendrites
growth
side
reaction.
As
result,
(3D
Zn@Sn)
exhibits
prolonged
galvanostatic
cycling
performance
up
4500
h
polarization
≈25
mV
(1
mA
cm
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(25)
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
The
reversibility
and
sustainability
of
Zn
anode
are
greatly
hampered
by
the
dendrite
growth
side
reactions.
Orientational
deposition,
which
allows
assembly
deposits
in
a
highly
ordered
compact
manner,
offers
solution
to
these
issues
enabling
dendrite‐free
anodes.
Moreover,
orientational
deposition
can
effectively
inhibit
reaction
reducing
exposed
surface
area
electrode.
Despite
significant
progress
field
there
is
still
lack
clear
guidelines
for
regulating
orientation,
underlying
mechanisms
remain
rather
elusive.
Therefore,
comprehensive
review
urgently
needed
provide
mechanistic
insight
into
deposition.
This
summarizes
burgeoning
strategies
steering
categorizing
corresponding
five
aspects:
heteroepitaxial
homoepitaxial
interfacial
cultivation,
crystal
facet
anchoring,
current
density
regulation.
distinct
advantages
limitations
each
mechanism
controlling
orientation
discussed
detail.
Finally,
challenges
future
trends
pertaining
envisaged,
aiming
essence
realize
reversible
anodes
ultimately
bridge
gap
between
reality
ideal
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 3292 - 3307
Published: June 11, 2024
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(ZMBs)
have
attracted
much
attention
in
the
field
of
grid-scale
energy
storage
due
to
their
high
safety,
low
cost,
and
abundant
resources.
Zn
powders
exhibit
unique
advantages
specific
surface
area,
mature
scaled-up
manufacturing
ability,
structural
tunability,
which
can
meet
large-scale
devices,
even
special-shaped
devices.
However,
powder-based
anodes
are
at
an
early
stage
far
from
practical
industrial
application.
With
pursuit
comprehensive
electrochemical
performances
anodes,
this
review
focus
on
advances,
issues,
optimized
strategies,
discussed
systematically
previous
reports
anodes.
Meanwhile,
we
also
added
many
supplementary
discussions
some
important
strategies
relevant
content
but
not
yet
reported.
Finally,
future
prospects
toward
performance
practicability
proposed,
will
provide
scientific
guidance
for
application
ZMBs.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 4794 - 4802
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
high-valence
metal
cation
Ce
4+
is
used
to
compress
the
electric
double
layer
on
Zn
electrode
surface,
which
improves
2+
deposition
overpotential
and
reduces
corrosion
rate.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(32)
Published: June 5, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
have
emerged
as
a
focal
point
of
interest
in
academic
research
and
industrial
strategic
planning.
Zinc
powder
(ZP)
is
poised
to
assume
prominent
position
both
future
practical
applications
due
its
high
Zn
utilization
rate
processability.
However,
critical
challenges
need
be
addressed
before
realizing
substantial
progress.
Notably,
severe
voltage
polarization
gas
production
ZP
electrodes
stand
out
the
primary
causes
battery
failure,
differing
with
foil
where
short
circuits
caused
by
dendrites
contribute
failure.
While
numerous
comprehensive
reviews
offered
effective
strategies
for
foil,
systematic
summary
still
lacking.
For
ZP,
electrode
preparation
dictates
performance.
This
review
summarizes
criteria
optimal
electrodes,
covering
components,
methods,
technique
parameters.
It
emphatically
introduces
underlying
water‐related
side
reactions
briefly
analyzes
stripping/plating
behaviors
electrodes.
The
status
quo
ZP‐based
then
discussed
categories
current
collector,
conductive
scaffold,
binder,
electrolytes.
Finally,
potential
avenues
are
proposed
from
three
aspects
enhance
focus
on
facilitate
application
AZMBs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(42), P. 28557 - 28574
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Aqueous
zinc–iodine
batteries
(ZIBs)
based
on
the
reversible
conversion
between
various
iodine
species
have
garnered
global
attention
due
to
their
advantages
of
fast
redox
kinetics,
good
reversibility,
and
multielectron
feasibility.
Although
significant
progress
has
been
achieved
in
ZIBs
with
two-electron
I–/I2
pathway
(2eZIBs),
relatively
low
energy
density
hindered
practical
application.
Recently,
four-electron
I–/I2/I+
electrochemistry
(4eZIBs)
shown
a
improvement
density.
Nonetheless,
use
4eZIBs
is
challenged
by
poor
reversibility
polyiodide
shuttling
during
I+
hydrolysis
I2/I+
conversion.
In
this
Review,
we
thoroughly
summarize
fundamental
understanding
two
ZIBs,
including
reaction
mechanisms,
limitations,
strategies.
Importantly,
provide
an
intuitive
evaluation
assess
potential
highlight
critical
impacts
Zn
utilization
rate.
Finally,
emphasize
cost
issues
associated
electrodes
propose
closed-loop
recycling
routes
for
sustainable
storage
ZIBs.
These
findings
aim
motivate
application
advanced
promote
storage.
Energy Materials and Devices,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 9370040 - 9370040
Published: May 27, 2024
The
intensifying
challenges
posed
by
climate
change
and
the
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
have
spurred
concerted
global
efforts
to
develop
alternative
energy
storage
solutions.
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
large-scale
electrochemical
systems,
owing
their
intrinsic
safety,
cost-effectiveness
environmental
sustainability.
However,
persistent
issue
Zn
dendrite
growth
poses
a
significant
challenge
performance
improvements
commercial
viability
AZIBs.
use
three-dimensional
porous
anodes
instead
planar
plates
has
been
demonstrated
an
effective
strategy
regulate
deposition/stripping
behavior
Zn2+
ions,
thereby
inhibiting
growth.
Here,
we
summarize
merits
provide
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
in
engineering
metal
anodes,
with
particular
emphasis
on
structural
orderliness
critical
role
structure
modulation
enhancing
battery
performance.
Furthermore,
present
strategic
insights
into
design
aiming
facilitate
practical
implementation
AZIBs
grid-scale
applications.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
Alkali
metal
batteries
(AMBs)
have
undergone
substantial
development
in
portable
devices
due
to
their
high
energy
density
and
durable
cycle
performance.
However,
with
the
rising
demand
for
smart
wearable
electronic
devices,
a
growing
focus
on
safety
durability
becomes
increasingly
apparent.
An
effective
strategy
address
these
increased
requirements
involves
employing
quasi-solid
gel
electrolytes
(QSGEs).
This
review
focuses
application
of
QSGEs
AMBs,
emphasizing
four
types
influence
battery
performance
stability.
First,
self-healing
gels
are
discussed
prolong
life
enhance
through
self-repair
mechanisms.
Then,
flexible
explored
mechanical
flexibility,
making
them
suitable
electronics.
In
addition,
biomimetic
inspired
by
natural
designs
introduced
high-performance
AMBs.
Furthermore,
biomass
materials
presented,
derived
from
biomaterials,
offering
environmental
friendliness
biocompatibility.
Finally,
perspectives
challenges
future
developments
terms
enhancing
ionic
conductivity,
strength,
stability
novel
materials.
The
underscores
significant
contributions
AMBs
performance,
including
lifespan,
safety,
adaptability,
providing
new
insights
directions
research
applications
field.
