Interfacial engineering via acid etching-directed (002) facet exposure and deposition control enables durable zinc anodes
Journal of Power Sources,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
647, P. 237355 - 237355
Published: May 17, 2025
Language: Английский
Ultrafast Plasma‐Assisted Synthesis of Bio‐Inspired Bi‐Functional Interlayer on Zinc Anode with Enhanced Lewis‐Base Sites for Long‐Life Zinc‐Iodine Batteries
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐iodine
batteries
hold
significant
potential
for
large‐scale
energy
storage,
but
are
hindered
by
the
challenges
such
as
polyiodide‐induced
corrosion,
dendrite
formation,
and
other
side
reactions
at
zinc
anode.
Inspired
ion‐selective
functionality
of
plant
roots,
a
ZnSn(OH)₆
(ZSH)
interlayer
with
rich
Lewis‐base
sites
is
designed
to
protect
Zn
Density
function
theory
(DFT)
calculations
predict
that
ZSH
layer
can
act
bi‐functional
which
selectively
adsorbs
2+
while
repels
I₃
−
.
Guided
calculations,
rapidly
constructed
on
anode
within
2
min
using
dielectric
barrier
discharge
(DBD)
plasma‐assisted
synthesis
method.
As
expected,
DBD‐ZSH@Zn
demonstrates
over
5000
h
stable
cycling
5
mA
cm
enables
Zn–I₂
operate
138
000
cycles
10
A
g
−1
It
evidenced
DBD‐ZSH
more
surface‐exposed
facilitate
⁺
desolvation
accelerate
transport,
leading
dendrite‐free
deposition.
also
from
corrosion
SO₄
/I₃
anions,
thereby
effectively
mitigating
reactions.
The
proposed
design
strategy
protective
developed
DBD
method
will
be
helpful
development
high‐performance
aqueous
zinc‐based
batteries.
Language: Английский
Exploring Hybrid Electrolytes for Zn Metal Batteries
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 13, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZBs)
have
emerged
as
promising
alternatives
to
lithium‐based
energy
storage
systems
owing
their
low
cost,
intrinsic
safety,
and
abundant
elemental
resources.
However,
commercial
viability
has
been
severely
restricted
by
critical
challenges
such
dendrite
growth,
chemical
corrosion,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
poor
temperature
adaptability,
cathode
dissolution.
To
address
these
issues,
hybrid
electrolyte
strategies
extensively
explored,
they
can
stabilize
the
Zn
anode,
cathode,
electrode/electrolyte
interface,
demonstrating
significant
potential
for
AZBs.
Herein,
recent
advance
in
design
of
electrolytes
is
comprehensively
reviewed.
First,
fundamental
properties
classification
are
discussed.
Then,
on
systematically
debated.
Furthermore,
considerations,
including
ionic
conductivity,
stability,
voltage
window,
side
reactions,
rational
addressed,
along
with
optimizing
battery
performance.
Additionally,
this
review
addresses
bottleneck
issues
practical
AZBs,
large‐scale
production,
cost
control,
reproducibility,
safety.
Finally,
prospects
advanced
provided,
guiding
development
AZBs
toward
future
technologies.
Language: Английский