Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(22)
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024
Abstract
The
commercialization
of
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
for
power‐grid
energy
storage
systems
is
hindered
by
the
safety
concerns
arising
from
Zn
dendrite
growth.
primary
approach
in
addressing
this
issue
to
induce
planar
depositions.
However,
modulating
dissolution
process
which
directly
reshapes
surface
morphology
and
reserves
growth
sites
has
long
been
overlooked.
Herein,
utilizing
ester
compounds
as
an
illustration,
it
revealed
that
engineering
barrier
a
pivotal
factor
promoting
homogeneous
dissolution.
Ester
adsorbents
effectively
redistribute
charge
densities
at
electrode–electrolyte
interface
due
presence
zincophilic
functional
group
conductive
π‐conjugation
structure.
This
effect
eventually
facilitates
across
surface,
transforming
potholed
defective
into
smooth
consistent
form.
Thus,
enhanced
cycling
stability
can
be
achieved
both
half‐cells
full‐cells,
offering
extensive
lifespan
thousands
hours
deposition
cycles.
work
provides
principle
selection
improvers
suppress
metal
regulating
behavior.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(48)
Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
troubled
by
the
severe
Zn
dendrite
growth
and
side
reactions,
manifesting
as
low
coulombic
efficiency
poor
cyclic
stability.
Electrolyte
engineering
is
regarded
an
efficient
method
to
improve
metal
reversibility.
Herein,
a
distinctive
electrolyte
regulation
strategy
demonstrated
for
long‐lasting
ZIBs
through
construction
of
competitive
solvation
structures.
In
composite
aqueous
system,
insoluble
LiNO
3
in
dimethyl
carbonate
(DMC)
introduced
outwit
active
water
dissociation
from
2+
coordination
environment,
organic/anion‐enriched
structure
enables
formation
stable
interface
effectively
restrain
adverse
reactions.
Distinctly,
anode
exhibits
inhibited
with
high
reversibility
plating/stripping
processes
over
1600
h
exceptional
cumulative
capacity
16
Ah
cm
−2
,
ultra‐long
lifespan
high‐temperature
(50
°C),
discharge
depth
(65%).
Furthermore,
||
V
2
O
5
full
battery
can
operate
stably
1000
cycles
at
1
A
g
−1
.
This
work
points
direction
solve
major
challenges
collaborative
regulated
environment
interfacial
chemistry.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
an
comprehensive
overview
of
various
advanced
aqueous
electrolytes
for
zinc-ion
batteries,
including
“water-in-salt”
electrolytes,
eutectic
molecular
crowding
and
hydrogel
electrolytes.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(33)
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024
Interfacial
instability
within
aqueous
zinc
batteries
(AZBs)
spurs
technical
obstacles
including
parasitic
side
reactions
and
dendrite
failure
to
reach
the
practical
application
standards.
Here,
an
interfacial
engineering
is
showcased
by
employing
a
bio-
derived
zincophilic
macromolecule
as
electrolyte
additive
(0.037
wt%),
which
features
long-chain
configuration
with
laterally
distributed
hydroxyl
sulfate
anion
groups,
has
propensity
remodel
electric
double
layer
of
Zn
anodes.
Tailored
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(9), С. 3157 - 3167
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
In
this
work,
the
authors
proposed
desolvation
activation
energy
as
a
critical
descriptor
for
screening
of
electrolyte
additives,
establishing
correlation
between
polarization
and
energy.
Carbon Neutralization,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(1), С. 108 - 141
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Abstract
Over
the
past
decades,
there
has
been
a
growing
interest
in
rechargeable
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
as
viable
substitute
for
lithium‐ion
batteries.
This
is
primarily
due
to
their
low
cost,
lower
redox
potential,
and
high
safety.
Nevertheless,
progress
of
Zn
metal
anodes
impeded
by
various
challenges,
including
growth
dendrites,
corrosion,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
during
repeated
cycles
that
result
Coulombic
efficiency
short
lifetime.
Therefore,
we
represent
recent
advances
anode
protection
constructing
high‐performance
AZIBs.
Besides,
show
in‐depth
analyses
supposed
hypotheses
on
working
mechanism
these
issues
associated
with
mildly
acidic
electrolytes.
Meanwhile,
design
principles
feasible
strategies
are
proposed
suppress
dendrites'
formation
batteries,
electrode
design,
electrolyte
modification,
interface
regulation,
which
suitable
restraining
corrosion
reaction.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
trends
raised
pave
way
commercialization
These
potential
applicable
other
metal‐ion
such
Li
K
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(4), С. 3752 - 3762
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2024
The
performance
of
aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
is
significantly
compromised
by
the
stability
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI),
which
intimately
linked
to
structure
electrical
double
layer
(EDL)
between
anode
and
electrolyte.
Furthermore,
understanding
mechanical
behavior
SEI
crucial,
as
it
governs
its
response
stress
induced
volume
changes,
fracture,
or
deformation.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
l-glutamine
(Gln)
an
additive
regulate
adsorbed
environment
EDL
in
situ
produce
a
hybrid
consisting
ZnS
Gln-related
species.
results
nanoindentation
test
indicate
that
exhibits
low
modulus
hardness,
alongside
exceptional
shape
recovery
capability,
effectively
limits
side
reactions
enables
topological
adaptation
fluctuations
anodes
during
ion
plating/stripping,
thereby
enabling
Zn//Zn
symmetric
cells
exhibit
ultralong
cycle
life
4000
h
coin
high
cumulative
capacity
18,000
mA
pouch
cells.
More
importantly,
superiority
formulated
strategy
further
demonstrated
Zn//NH4V4O10
full
at
different
N/P
ratios
5.2,
4.9,
3.5,
2.4.
This
provides
promising
approach
for
future
interfacial
modulation
battery
chemistry.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(32)
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2024
Abstract
In
the
pursuit
of
high‐performance
energy
storage
systems,
four‐electron
zinc–iodine
aqueous
batteries
(4eZIBs)
with
successive
I
−
/I
2
+
redox
couples
are
appealing
for
their
potential
to
deliver
high
density
and
resource
abundance.
However,
susceptibility
positive
valence
hydrolysis
instability
Zn
plating/stripping
in
conventional
electrolyte
pose
significant
challenges.
response,
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG
200)
is
introduced
as
co‐solvent
m
ZnCl
solution
design
a
wide
temperature
electrolyte.
Through
comprehensive
investigation
combining
spectroscopic
characterizations
theoretical
simulations,
it
elucidated
that
PEG
disrupts
intrinsic
strong
H‐bonds
water
by
global
weak
PEG–H
O
interaction,
which
strengthens
O─H
covalent
bond
intensifies
coordination
2+
.
This
synergistic
effect
substantially
reduces
activity
restrain
hydrolysis,
facilitating
kinetics,
mitigating
3
formation
smoothening
deposition.
The
4eZIBs
optimized
hybrid
not
only
superior
cyclability
low
fading
rate
0.0009%
per
cycle
over
20
000
cycles
close‐to‐unit
coulombic
efficiency
but
also
exhibit
stable
performance
range
from
40
°C
−40
°C.
study
offers
valuable
insights
into
rational
electrolytes
4eZIBs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
cost‐effectiveness
and
environmental
benefits
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
attracted
considerable
attention.
However,
practical
applications
are
hindered
by
side
processes
including
dendritic
growth
hydrogen
evolution
corrosion.
Herein,
gallium
ions
(Ga
3+
)
been
chosen
as
a
multifunctional
electrolyte
additive
to
improve
the
reversibility
(ZIBs).
Remarkably,
Ga
adhere
anode
surface,
establishing
dynamic
electrostatic
shielding
layer
that
modulates
Zn
2+
deposition
prevents
reactions.
Typically,
preferentially
adsorb
onto
(002)
(110)
planes
Zn,
facilitating
preferential
on
(100)
plane,
resulting
in
dendrites‐free
zinc
anode.
Consequently,
Zn||Zn
symmetrical
cell
with
‐modified
demonstrates
prolonged
lifespan
4000
h,
while
Zn||Ti
asymmetric
exhibits
an
impressive
coulombic
efficiency
99.12%
for
stripping
plating
at
2
mA
cm
−2
.
Additionally,
Zn||VO
maintains
high
capacity
retention
after
1500
cycles
5
A
g
−1
This
work
presents
additive,
development
durable
effect
plane
electroplating,
ensuring
free
from
dendrite
formation.
Such
discoveries
form
basis
future
investigations
into
novel
materials
propel
advancements
metal
battery
technology.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Март 5, 2024
Aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
attracted
increasing
attention
in
next-generation
energy
storage
systems
due
to
their
high
safety
and
economic.
Unfortunately,
the
side
reactions,
dendrites
hydrogen
evolution
effects
at
zinc
anode
interface
aqueous
electrolytes
seriously
hinder
application
of
zinc-ion
batteries.
Here,
we
report
a
critical
solvation
strategy
achieve
reversible
electrochemistry
by
introducing
small
polar
molecule
acetonitrile
form
"catcher"
arrest
active
molecules
(bound
water
molecules).
The
stable
structure
[Zn(H
