Novel high-entropy oxides with ultra-long cycle life as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Journal of Power Sources,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
634, С. 236488 - 236488
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Язык: Английский
Unlocking Quasi‐Solid‐State Anode‐Free Zinc Metal Batteries Through Robust Bilayer Interphase Engineering
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
Abstract
Anode‐free
aqueous
zinc
(Zn)
metal
batteries
(AFZMBs)
possess
an
optimal
battery
architecture
configuration
because
no
excess
Zn
source
is
involved
in
the
charge/discharge
processes,
rendering
it
feasible
to
enhance
energy
density
of
batteries.
However,
rapid
capacity
fading
due
unstable
anode‐side
current
collector/electrolyte
interfacial
chemistry,
which
results
dendrite
growth,
impedes
their
practical
application,
especially
quasi‐solid‐state
AFZMBs.
Herein,
a
robust
bilayer
interphase
design
strategy
between
gel
electrolyte
and
copper
collector
proposed
achieve
high‐energy
stable
Utilizing
upper
mass
transfer
layer
regulate
ion
transport
lower
zincophilic
electron
induce
initial
uniform
nucleation
balance
surface
electric
field,
dendrite‐free
deposition
prominent
reversibility
are
achieved.
Therefore,
significantly
improves
cycling
stability
Zn//I
2
Additionally,
fabricated
AFZMBs
employing
pre‐intercalated
VO
cathode
deliver
attractive
power
densities
(186.1
Wh
kg
−1
/470
W
145.3
/1.74
kW
,
based
on
active
material).
Moreover,
successful
extension
flexible
offers
promising
pathway
for
development
wearable
electronic
devices.
Язык: Английский
Close-packed growth and buffer action enabling stable and reversible Zn anode
Nano Energy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 110725 - 110725
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Dual‐Functional Layer Engineering Unlocking Dendrite‐Free and High‐Performance Zinc Metal Anodes
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Abstract
Developing
a
highly
stable
and
dendrite‐free
zinc
(Zn)
anode
is
crucial
for
the
commercial
application
of
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries.
Herein,
dual‐functional
layer
interface
constructed
on
Zn
surface
via
femtosecond
laser
processing
strategy,
effect
periodic
micro–nano
structures
accelerating
transport
dynamics
ions
suppressing
dendrite
growth
investigated.
The
oxide
exhibits
strong
affinity
low
diffusion
barrier
ions,
significantly
inhibiting
corrosion
side
reactions.
Meanwhile,
subsurface
dislocation
can
suppress
deposited
stress
provide
uniform
distribution
to
improve
strain
resistance
electrode.
These
integrated
merits
enable
anodes
with
high
reversibility
99.11%
1000
cycles,
impressive
cyclability
2678
h
at
2
mA
cm
−2
/1
mAh
.
assembled
full
cell
maximum
1300
cycles
an
enhanced
capacity
retention
rate.
Notably,
large‐area
pouch
maintains
cycling
100
excellent
flexibility
in
flexible
battery
systems.
This
work
highlights
role
laser‐induced
optimizing
deposition
stimulates
precise
control
characteristics
achieving
reversible
anodes.
Язык: Английский
General Oxygen Vacancy Engineering by Molten Zinc to Regulate Anode Redox for Durable Aqueous Zinc–Iodine Batteries
Nano Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2025
Oxygen
vacancy
engineering
plays
a
crucial
role
in
regulating
surface
chemistry
for
managing
redox
behaviors.
However,
controllable
implantation
of
oxygen
and
safe
cost-effective
production
remain
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
general
molten
zinc
reduction
technology
to
prepare
oxygen-deficient
oxides
with
tunable
content,
synthetic
universality,
industrial
compatibility
under
mildly
elevated
temperature.
Taking
TiO2
as
an
example,
theoretical
study
demonstrates
thermodynamically
favorable
affinity
on
increasing
coverage
supporting
Zn
supply.
Featuring
electronic
structures
inferior
hydrogen
evolution
activity,
TiO2-x
nanoparticles
were
used
decorate
aqueous
anodes,
which
demonstrate
much
improved
cycling
stability,
verified
by
situ
ex
investigations.
Eventually,
zinc-iodine
batteries
assembled
using
modified
achieved
performance
due
the
regulated
anode
alleviated
self-discharge
This
work
provides
in-depth
understanding
durable
related
systems.
Язык: Английский