Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
The
practical
applications
of
aqueous
Zn
metal
batteries
are
promising,
yet
still
impeded
by
the
corrosion
reactions
and
dendrite
growth
on
anode.
Here,
a
self-adsorbed
monolayer
(SAM)
is
designed
to
stabilize
Theory
experiment
results
show
that
interfacial
confinement
effect
SAM,
for
one
thing,
greatly
suppresses
through
H
Aqueous
magnesium-ion
batteries
(AMIBs)
have
garnered
a
lot
of
interest
in
future
energy
storage
due
to
their
high
density,
easy
preparation,
and
excellent
safety.
Yet,
the
lack
proper
electrode
material
with
high-capacity
performance
hinders
its
development.
In
this
work,
facile
heterojunction
VO2·xH2O@V2O5
(VOx)
nanobelt
structure
was
synthesized
by
an
electrochemical
deposition
process
for
AMIBs
first
time.
The
specific
combines
advantages
layered
V2O5
tunnel-like
VO2·xH2O,
which
shows
capacity
cycle
stability.
It
rate
performances
510
195.5
mAh
g–1
at
0.05
5
A
g–1,
respectively,
as
well
100
after
1000
cycles
1
g–1.
Combining
experimental
characterization
theoretical
calculations,
we
can
show
that
structured
water
VOX
improve
conductivity
diffusion
Mg2+.
mechanism
study
reveals
undergoes
cointercalation
reaction
H+
Mg2+
during
discharge
process.
This
not
only
highlights
role
structural
heterogeneous
design
enhancing
materials
but
also
offers
novel
approach
preparing
high-performance
AMIB
system.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
Recently,
the
development
of
Zn‐host
materials
in
metal‐free
aqueous
Zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
has
emerged
as
an
effective
strategy
to
address
challenges
uncontrollable
dendrite
growth
and
severe
corrosion
Zn
anodes.
Herein,
layer‐by‐layer
assembly
conjugated
polyimide
nanocomposite
(PTN‐MXene)
through
situ
polymerization
is
proposed
realize
high
energy
density
stability
AZIBs.
Specifically,
unique
layered
structure
abundant
redox
centers
diketone‐based
(PTN),
combined
with
its
structural
compatibility
MXene,
enable
formation
a
assembled
2D/2D
heterostructure.
This
design
ensures
sufficient
contact
expands
interlayer
spacing
facilitating
faster
electron/ion
transport
kinetics
providing
better
access
centers.
Importantly,
regulation
behavior
from
H
+
or
2+
/Zn
coinsertion
PTN‐MXene
achieved
verified
by
different
characterization
techniques.
Thus,
anode
exhibits
specific
capacity
(283.4
mAh
g
−1
at
0.1
A
),
excellent
rate
performance
outstanding
cycling
performance.
As
proof‐of‐concept,
full
fabricated
Prussian
blue
analogs
cathode
deliver
72.4
Wh
kg
exceptional
over
2000
cycles.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(44), P. 30190 - 30248
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Degradation
phenomena
in
different
components
(cathode,
anode,
current
collectors
(CCs))
of
mono-
and
divalent
metal-based
batteries
affect
their
performance.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 337 - 344
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Uncontrollable
dendrite
growth
and
severe
parasitic
side
reactions
on
Zn
electrodes
pose
formidable
challenges
for
the
application
of
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries.
Herein,
we
engineered
a
biomimetic
inorganic–organic
protective
layer
composed
alginic
acid
lithium
magnesium
silicate
to
enhance
stability
reversibility
electrode.
This
not
only
diminishes
free
water
concentration
near
surface
but
also
creates
negatively
charged
ion
microchannels
transport
ions
modulate
solvation
structure.
Moreover,
robust
Mg-SiO2
interphase
with
high
Young's
modulus
strong
zincophilicity
can
be
formed
between
electrode
layer,
facilitating
uniform
deposition
along
Zn(002)
planes.
Consequently,
this
allows
achieve
impressive
cycling
lifespan
5500
h
at
1
mA
cm–2/1
mAh
cm–2
Coulombic
efficiency
99.5%
delivers
remarkable
cyclability
up
8000
cycles
in
Zn||V2O5
full
cells.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(44), P. 30896 - 30909
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Intercalation
engineering
is
a
promising
strategy
to
promote
zinc-ion
storage
of
layered
cathodes;
however,
impeded
by
the
complex
fabrication
routes
and
inert
electrochemical
behaviors
intercalators.
Herein,
an
organic
imidazole
intercalation
proposed,
where
V2O5
NH4V3O8
(NVO)
model
materials
are
adopted
verify
feasibility
intercalator
in
improving
zinc
capabilities
vanadium-based
cathodes.
The
intercalated
molecules
could
not
only
expand
interlayer
spacing
strengthen
structural
stability
serving
as
extra
"pillars"
but
also
provide
coordination
sites
for
via
reaction
between
Zn2+
C═N
group.
This
gives
rise
dual-mode
ion
mechanism
favorable
performances.
As
result,
imidazole-intercalated
delivers
capacity
179.9
mAh
g-1
after
5000
cycles
at
20
A
g-1,
while
NVO
harvests
high
output
170.2
700
2
g-1.
work
anticipated
boost
application
potentials
cathodes
aqueous
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Long‐standing
challenges
including
notorious
side
reactions
at
the
Zn
anode,
low
anode
utilization,
and
rapid
cathode
degradation
current
densities
hinder
advancement
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
Inspired
by
critical
role
capping
agents
in
nanomaterials
synthesis
bulk
crystal
growth,
a
series
are
employed
to
demonstrate
their
applicability
AZIBs.
Here,
it
is
shown
that
preferential
adsorption
on
different
planes,
coordination
between
2+
ions,
interactions
with
metal
oxide
cathodes
enable
preferred
(002)
deposition,
water‐deficient
ion
solvation
structure,
dynamic
cathode‐electrolyte
interface.
Benefiting
from
multi‐functional
agents,
dendrite‐free
plating
stripping
an
improved
Coulombic
efficiency
99.2%
enhanced
long‐term
cycling
stability
realized.
Remarkable
capacity
retention
91%
achieved
for
after
more
than
500
cycles
under
density
200
mA
g
−1
,
marking
one
best
stabilities
date.
This
work
provides
proof‐of‐concept
manipulating
electrochemical
behaviors,
which
should
inspire
pave
new
avenue
research
address
practical
energy
storage
beyond
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
as
a
new
generation
of
environmentally
friendly,
high-security,
and
low-cost
energy
storage
devices
have
received
extensive
attention
from
researchers.
Coordination
polymers
(CPs)
show
great
potential
cathode
materials
for
AZIBs
due
to
their
tunable
composition,
diverse
functional
groups,
highly
ordered
porous
channels,
easily
controllable
structure.
Nevertheless,
the
inherent
limitations
CPs
including
poor
electrical
conductivity
low
chemical
stability
severely
constrain
cycling
rate
property
AZIBs.
Herein,
crystalline
calcium-based
CP
(Ca-ddmb/Ca2L(H2O)2)
with
2D-layered
structure
was
directly
successfully
grown
on
nanocarbon
black
via
simple
solvothermal
method.
The
resulting
Ca-ddmb@C
composite
high
designed
construct
high-performance
Profiting
synergistic
effect
abundant
active
sites
Ca-ddmb
conductive
nanocarbon,
exhibited
reversible
capacity
346.75
mAh
g–1
at
100
mA
demonstrated
superb
performance
53.34
2000
g–1.
An
in-depth
study
zinc
mechanism
through
series
characterization
techniques
revealed
redox-active
Ca-ddmb.
This
provides
insights
into
design
desirable-performance
CP-based
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
are
gaining
prominent
attention
due
to
their
potentially
high
safety,
low
cost,
and
volumetric
capacity.
However,
disparities
still
exist
in
specific
capacity
kinetic
performances
within
the
electrode
materials
of
batteries.
Herein,
electrochemical
properties
layered
vanadium
oxide
(VOH)
nanorods
adopting
Sr2+
La3+
as
pillars
were
investigated
systematically.
It
was
shown
that
(1La,1Sr)-VOH
possessed
a
around
345.8
mAh
g–1
at
current
density
1
A
g–1,
which
remarkably
higher
than
VOH
1Sr-VOH
(208.34
g–1).
Characterizations
demonstrated
benefiting
from
role
pillars,
enlarged
layer
spacing
enhanced
storage
kinetics
during
reactions.
The
tested
diffusion
coefficient
1.16
×
10–11
cm2
s–1,
much
(7.31
10–12
s–1),
demonstrating
smooth
charge
transfer
process
as-synthesized
(1La,1Sr)-VOH.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Hydrogen
bond
chemistry
in
a
boron
nitride-polyacrylonitrile
separator
is
elucidated
through
situ
detections
with
its
effect
on
Zn
2+
desolvation
and
ion
transport,
providing
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
improved
electrochemical
performance.