Liberating Lithium Ions from Polymer Matrix via Harnessing Ion‐Dipole Interaction Toward Stable Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries
Dashan Zhang,
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Zicheng Luo,
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Hongfei Xu
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Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 19, 2024
Abstract
Although
polymer
electrolytes
have
shown
great
potential
in
solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs),
the
chain
segments
anchor
movement
of
ions
(Li
+
),
which
induces
low
ionic
conductivity
and
limits
their
application.
Herein,
a
strategy
harnessing
ion‐dipole
interactions
is
proposed
to
liberate
from
chains.
The
adiponitrile
(ADN)
molecular
dipole
with
strong
bond
moment
(C≡N,
11.8
×
10
−30
C
m)
introduced
into
polyvinylidene
fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene
(PVDF‐HFP)
matrix,
achieving
an
electrolyte
high
5.1
−4
S
cm
−1
at
30
°C.
It
demonstrated
that
interaction
between
C≡N
Li
weakens
F···…Li
,
facilitating
dissociation
liberating
Moreover,
hybrid
unsaturated
solvation
structure
formed
ADN
dipole,
PVDF‐HFP
chain,
TFSI
−
anion,
corresponding
solvent‐separated
ion
pair
(SSIP)
structure.
Thus,
obtained
realizes
lithium‐ion
transference
number
(0.74).
Consequently,
assembled
symmetric
cell
delivers
stable
stripping/plating
reversibility
over
900
h.
Additionally,
Li|LiFePO
4
full
cells
exhibit
long‐term
cycling
stability
0.5
300
cycles
capacity
retention
96.4%
ultralong
1000
rate
(5
C).
Language: Английский
Regulating the Thermodynamic Uniformity and Kinetic Diffusion of Zinc Anodes for Deep Cycling of Ah-Level Aqueous Zinc-Metal Batteries
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Zn
metal
anodes
in
mildly
acidic
electrolytes
usually
suffer
from
a
series
of
problems,
including
parasitic
dendrite
growth
and
severe
side
reactions,
significantly
limiting
the
utilization
efficiency
cycling
life.
A
deep
understanding
stripping/plating
process
is
essential
to
obtain
high-efficiency
long-life
anodes.
Here,
factors
affecting
are
revealed,
suggesting
that
thermodynamic
uniformity
bulk
structures
promotes
an
orderly
stripping
process,
fast
kinetic
diffusion
rate
on
surface
facilitates
uniform
deposition.
Then,
co-optimized
strategy
for
stabilizing
proposed,
which
confirmed
effectively
suppress
reactions.
Thus,
modified
display
record-breaking
lives
1200
200
h
under
ultrahigh
efficiencies
80
93.5%,
respectively.
More
importantly,
using
this
anode
enables
us
realize
Ah-level
pouch
cells
continuous
cycles
harsh
conditions.
Language: Английский
Biomimetic bone hydrogel enables a seamless interface for aqueous battery and human/machine interaction
Lingbo Yao,
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Yichao Wang,
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Lasheng Jiang
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et al.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
An
ultra-dense
biomimetic
bone
hydrogel
with
a
seamless
interfacial
structure
was
designed
for
aqueous
batteries
and
on-skin
monitoring
systems.
Language: Английский
Interfacial Molecule Engineering Builds Tri‐Functional Bilayer Silane Films with Hydrophobic Ion Channels for Highly Stable Zn Metal Anode
Changfeng Yan,
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Fangzhou He,
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Lukun Feng
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et al.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
The
vulnerable
Zn
electrode
interface
with
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
and
severe
parasitic
side
reactions
constrains
the
practical
application
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
General
engineering
offers
a
promising
approach
to
relieve
these
issues
but
is
limited
by
confined
functionality,
low
affinity,
additional
weight
protective
layer.
In
this
study,
bilayer
silane
film
(SF)
developed
hydrophobic,
ion‐buffering,
strong
interfacial
adhesion
properties
through
precise
assembly
coupling
agents.
well‐designed
SF
layer
enables
2+
undergo
continuous
processes,
including
being
captured
–CF
3
groups,
followed
in
sequence
inducing
desolvation,
directed
diffusing
nanochannels,
buffered
diffusion.
This
multiple
process
contributed
accelerated
[Zn(H
2
O)
6
]
stabilized
transport,
inhibited
reactions.
Consequently,
dendrite‐free
highly
reversible
SF@Zn
anodes
are
realized,
exhibiting
an
ultra‐long
lifetime
(more
than
4300
h),
high
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
(99.1%
after
2600
cycles),
superior
full
cell
capacity
retention
(83.2%
1000
cycles).
innovative
strategy
provides
novel
method
enhance
anode
stability
via
molecular‐level
design
multicomponent
reaction,
offering
new
insights
into
advanced
for
AZIBs.
Language: Английский
Altering the Zn2+ Migration Mechanism Enables the Composite Hydrogel Electrolytes with High Zn2+ Conduction and Superior Anti‐Dehydration
Qingqing Zheng,
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Liyang Liu,
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Zewei Hu
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et al.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Hydrogel
electrolytes
are
favored
for
flexible
zinc‐ion
batteries
(FZIBs)
due
to
their
biocompatibility.
Their
application
progress,
however,
is
severely
restricted
by
the
poor
water
retention
and
low
Zn
2+
transference
number
(t
).
Herein,
one
composite
polymer
electrolyte
(CPE)
prepared
introducing
Prussian
blues
(PBs)
as
multifunctional
fillers
in
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
matrix
enhance
t
.
Experimental
theoretical
characterizations
confirm
that
PB
filler
can
alter
migration
mechanism
trap
of
CPE.
PBs
active
provide
extra
zinc
ions
unique
3D
ion
diffusion
channels.
Moreover,
metal
centers
framework
function
Lewis
acid
sites
have
good
affinity
with
anions
salt,
facilitating
dissociation
salt.
Additionally,
absorb
coordination
water,
enhancing
anti‐dehydration
capability
ionic
conductivity
hydrogel
electrolytes.
Consequently,
P‐15/Zn‐15
shows
high
16.3
mS
cm⁻
1
0.63.
The
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
stably
operate
600
h
at
50
°C.
Zn||P‐15/Zn‐15||
NaV
3
O
8
·1.5H
2
full
cell
exhibits
excellent
cycling
performance
cycles.
Language: Английский
Fast Ion Transport Interphase Constructed by Hollow Mesoporous Na3V2(PO4)3 for Stable Zinc Anode
Jingzhe Hong,
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Baonian Zhu,
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Meixiu Song
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et al.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
The
main
challenges
in
aqueous
Zn
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
enhancing
energy
density
and
cycling
life,
which
require
low
deposition/stripping
overpotential
a
stable
anode/electrolyte
interface.
Herein,
hollow
mesoporous
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
coated
with
carbon
(HMNVP/C)
is
designed
as
the
anode
protective
layer
(HMNVP/C@Zn).
zincophilic
numerous
ion
channels
accelerates
2+
desolvation,
while
structure
promotes
rapid
migration
through
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interface
(ASEI).
Diffusion
rate
differences
between
external
wall
core
lead
to
enrichment
flux
homogenization
at
Consequently,
HMNVP/C@Zn
symmetric
cell
achieves
an
ultralow
of
13.0
mV
1
mA
cm
−2
,
for
over
1200
h
0.2
mAh
without
dendrite
growth.
Additionally,
first
time,
electrochemical
process
zinc
decomposed
into
seven
steps,
determine
relaxation
time
range
ASEI
by
situ
impedance
spectroscopy
(EIS)
distribution
times
(DRT)
analysis.
It
noted
that
within
HMNVP/C
significantly
reduces
subsequent
crystal
This
novel
design
characterization
technique
offer
valuable
insights
preparing
advanced
AZMBs.
Language: Английский
Reconfiguring the Coordination Structure in Deep Eutectic Electrolytes for Enabling Stable Operation of Zinc-Ion Batteries
Qiang Guo,
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Weixing Mo,
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Jianhang Huang
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et al.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Highly
stable
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries
are
of
great
importance
for
commercial
applications.
The
challenging
issues
interfacial
side
reactions
and
rampant
dendrite
growth
cause
short
circuit
premature
failure
batteries.
Herein,
a
hydrated
deep
eutectic
electrolyte
is
formulated
to
tackle
such
problems,
which
adopts
1,3-propanediol
as
cosolvent.
1,3-Propanediol
molecules
can
enter
into
the
Zn
Language: Английский