Abstract
Application
of
an
aqueous
Zn‐ion
battery
is
plagued
by
a
water‐induced
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
resulting
in
local
pH
variations
and
unstable
electrode–electrolyte
interface
(EEI)
with
uncontrolled
Zn
plating
side
reactions.
Here,
4‐methyl
pyridine
N‐oxide
(PNO)
introduced
as
redox
non‐innocent
additive
that
comprises
hydrophilic
bipolar
N
+
–O
−
ion
pair
coordinating
ligand
for
hydrophobic
─CH
3
group
at
the
para
position
ring
reduces
water
activity
EEI,
thereby
enhancing
stability.
The
moiety
PNO
possesses
unique
functionality
efficient
push
electron
donor
pull
acceptor,
thus
maintaining
desired
during
charging/discharging.
Intriguingly,
replacing
(electron
pushing
+I
effect)
─CF
pulling
─I
effect),
however,
does
not
improve
reversibility;
instead,
it
degrades
cell
performance.
electrolyte
2
m
ZnSO
4
15
enables
symmetric
plating/stripping
remarkable
>
10
000
h
0.5
mA
cm
−2
exhibits
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
≈99.61%
0.8
Zn/Cu
asymmetric
cell.
This
work
showcases
immense
interplay
push–pull
additives
on
cycling.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Abstract
Silicon/carbon
(Si/C)
composites
present
great
potential
as
anode
materials
for
rechargeable
batteries
since
the
integrate
high
specific
capacity
and
preferable
cycling
stability
from
Si
C
components,
respectively.
Functional
Si/C
based
on
lignocellulose
have
attracted
wide
attention
due
to
advantages
lignocellulose,
including
sustainability
property,
flexible
structural
tunability,
diverse
physicochemical
functionality.
Although
flourishing
development
of
boosts
studies
lignocellulose‐derived
with
electrochemical
performance,
publications
that
comprehensively
clarify
design
functionalization
these
high‐profile
are
still
scarce.
Accordingly,
this
review
first
systematically
summarizes
recent
advances
in
after
a
brief
clarification
about
selection
sources
self
extraneous
sources.
Afterward,
strategies,
nanosizing,
porosification,
magnesiothermic
reduction
material
well
heteroatom
modification
material,
specifically
highlighted.
Besides,
applications
Si/C‐based
elaborated.
Finally,
discusses
challenges
prospects
application
energy
storage
provides
nuanced
viewpoint
regarding
topic.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(20), С. 7850 - 7859
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
By
constructing
a
hydrogel
film
doped
with
an
ionic
liquid
on
Zn
anode,
water-scarce
inner
Helmholtz
plane
and
ion-enriched
outer
is
developed,
which
effectively
enables
stable
zinc
anode
for
Ah-scale
metal
batteries.
Aqueous
zinc-based
batteries
(ZIBs),
characterized
by
their
low
cost,
inherent
safety,
and
environmental
sustainability,
represent
a
promising
alternative
for
energy
storage
solutions
in
sustainable
systems.
Significant
advancements
have
been
made
developing
high-performance
cathode
materials
aqueous
ZIBs,
which
exhibit
enhanced
lifespan
density.
However,
challenges
associated
with
zinc
anodes,
such
as
dendrite
formation
side
reactions,
impede
the
practical
application
of
ZIBs.
This
manuscript
discusses
role
electrolyte
additives
Zn
electrodeposition
process
comprehensively
describes
strategies
to
enhance
anode
stability
through
additive
incorporation.
It
specifically
focuses
on
underlying
mechanisms
that
regulate
solvation
structure
electrical
double
layer.
Finally,
concludes
future
perspectives
advancing
technology,
aiming
provide
guidelines
more
robust
Zn-based
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
gained
increasing
attention
for
grid
energy
storage
systems.
However,
ensuring
the
long-term
reversible
operation
of
zinc
anode
remains
a
challenge
due
to
dendrite
growth
and
adverse
side
reactions
during
charge
discharge
cycles.
This
study
investigates
use
d-pantothenic
acid
(D-PA)
as
an
additive
in
2
M
ZnSO4
aqueous
electrolyte
enhance
cycling
stability
AZIBs.
Experimental
results
theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
D-PA
reshapes
solvation
structure
Zn2+
by
partially
replacing
coordinated
water
molecules,
transport.
Furthermore,
adsorbs
on
active
sites
anode,
surface
overpotential
(|ηs|),
reducing
nucleation
barrier,
decreasing
critical
nucleus
size
(rcrit),
thus
uniform
deposition.
dual
role
modifying
shell
regulating
effectively
mitigates
suppresses
reactions,
resulting
excellent
anode.
Consequently,
Zn||Zn
symmetrical
cells
with
maintain
stable
over
2000
h
at
1.0
mA
cm–2
cm–2,
nearly
4000
4.0
cm–2.
Additionally,
Zn||Cu
asymmetric
exhibit
300
cycles
0.5
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.29%.
Moreover,
Zn||V2O5
full
containing
performance
1000
current
density
1
A
g–1,
maintaining
high
capacity
retention.
Specifically,
initial
cell
is
around
161.17
approximately
62.7%
retention
after
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
The
integration
of
water-based
electrolytes
into
zinc-ion
batteries
encounters
challenges
due
to
the
limited
voltage
window
water,
interfacial
side
reactions
mobile
counterions,
and
growth
zinc
metal
(Zn0)
dendrites
during
charge.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
a
nonfluorinated,
cation-conducting
polyelectrolyte
membrane
(PEM)
designed
alleviate
these
by
suppressing
reactivities
both
water
counterions.
This
PEM
forms
hydrogen
bonds
with
molecules
through
its
proton-accepting
chains,
thus
shifting
lowest
unoccupied
molecular
orbital
(LUMO)
energy
from
−0.37
−0.14
eV
inducing
negative
shift
in
onset
potential
for
evolution
110
mV.
Additionally,
it
immobilizes
counteranions
onto
polymer
backbones
via
covalent
bonding,
hence
making
Zn2+
transference
number
nearly
unity
(0.96).
Meanwhile,
high
modulus
establishes
solid-state
diffusion
barrier
homogenize
flux,
leading
3D
in-plane
compact
Zn0
plating
within
(002)
plane.
Atomic
resolution
scanning
transmission
electron
microscopy
(STEM)
reveals
corrosion-free
deposition
without
electrolyte
degradation,
while
operando
transition
X-ray
(TXM)
further
illustrates
real-time
dendrite-free
process
at
5
mA/cm2.
Consequently,
unique
properties
water-binding
anion-tethering
enable
enhanced
electrochemical
performance
employing
highly
fluorinated
expensive
anions.
demonstrates
durability
3800
h
Zn0–Zn0
symmetric
cells
lifetime
6000
cycles
Zn0–LiV3O8
full
cells.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
face
challenges
due
to
the
limited
interface
stability
of
Zn
anode,
which
includes
uncontrolled
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
and
excessive
dendrite
growth.
In
this
study,
a
natural
binary
additive
composed
saponin
anisaldehyde
is
introduced
create
stable
interfacial
adsorption
layer
for
protection
via
reshaping
electric
double
(EDL)
structure.
Saponin
with
rich
hydroxyl
carboxyl
groups
serves
as
"anchor
points",
promoting
through
intermolecular
bonding.
Meanwhile,
anisaldehyde,
unique
aldehyde
group,
enhances
HER
suppression
by
preferentially
facilitating
electrocatalytic
coupling
H*
in
EDL,
leading
formation
robust
inorganic
solid
electrolyte
interphase
that
prevents
formation,
structural
during
deposition
process
verified.
As
result,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
present
an
ultra-long
cycling
lifespan
3
400
h
at
1
mA
cm-2
700
10
cm-2.
Even
current
density
20
cm-2,
demonstrate
reversible
operations
450
h.
Furthermore,
Zn-ion
hybrid
capacitors
exhibit
remarkable
100
000
cycles.
This
work
presents
simple
synergetic
strategy
enhance
anode/electrolyte
stability,
highlighting
its
potential
anode
high-performance
AZIBs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(34)
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
and
controlling
parasitic
reactions
on
the
Zn
metal
anode
(ZMA)
surface
is
essential
to
enhance
energy
capabilities
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs).
However,
accurate
regulation
scheme
often
obscured
due
lack
fundamental
understanding
concerning
ZMA/electrolyte
interface.
Herein,
descriptor
interfacial
revealed
through
a
systematic
comparative
study
three
model
trace
adsorption‐type
pyridinesulfonic
acid‐based
additives
with
structural
variations.
Using
in
situ
spectroscopies
coupled
density
functional
theory
calculations,
direct
spectroscopic
evidence
H
2
O
evolution
during
2+
deposition
process
obtained.
It
proposed
that,
beyond
traditional
cognitions,
distance
between
solvated
Zn(H
O)
6
ZMA
highly
dictates
stability
ZMAs.
Consequently,
3‐Pyridinesulfonic
acid
most
effective
capacity
drive
away
from
surface,
enables
robust
cycle
life
over
420
h
for
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
at
10
mA
cm
−2
/10
mAh
(depth
discharge
45%),
high
Coulombic
efficiency
99.78%
an
extended
cycling
1500
cycles
Zn//NH
4
V
full
battery.
The
work
sheds
light
underlying
mechanism
provides
insights
into
design
better
ZIBs.
Energy & Fuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(17), С. 15998 - 16009
Опубликована: Авг. 12, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
been
extensively
recognized
as
the
most
viable
large-scale
energy
storage
devices
due
to
their
low
cost,
ecofriendliness,
and
high
safety.
Nevertheless,
zinc
anodes
in
conventional
aqueous
electrolytes
suffer
from
harmful
reactions,
including
dendrites,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
corrosion,
resulting
a
short
cycle
life
of
AZIBs.
In
recent
years,
versatile
strategies
performed
address
these
problems,
among
which
engineering
electrolyte
additive
is
regarded
promising
approach
thanks
its
advantages
simplicity
operability.
Up
now,
great
deal
work
on
additives
has
published;
therefore,
an
in-depth
fundamental
understanding
mechanisms
urgently
needed.
this
review,
we
comprehensively
overview
functional
role
AZIBs,
regulating
solvation
structure,
altering
H-bond
network,
forming
adsorption
layer,
generating
electrostatic
shielding
effect,
constructing
solid
interphase.
Lastly,
some
prospects
for
future
development
advanced
AZIBs
are
also
suggested
review.
