Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Май 20, 2025
Abstract
Rechargeable
zinc-ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
large-scale
energy
storage
applications
due
to
their
high
safety
and
low
cost.
However,
use
Zn
metal
in
suffers
from
many
severe
issues,
including
dendrite
growth
parasitic
reactions,
which
often
lead
short
cycle
lives.
Herein,
we
propose
construction
functional
organic
interfacial
layers
(OIL)
on
anodes
address
these
challenges.
Through
a
well-designed
organic-assist
pre-construction
process,
densely
packed
artificial
layer
featuring
immobilized
zwitterionic
molecular
brush
can
be
constructed,
not
only
efficiently
facilitate
smooth
plating
stripping,
but
also
introduce
stable
environment
battery
reactions.
density
theory
calculations
experimental
characterizations,
verify
that
propane
sulfonate
significantly
lower
barrier
increase
kinetics
2+
transport.
Thus,
anode
with
OIL
improve
life
symmetric
cell
over
3500
h
operation.
When
paired
H
2
V
3
O
8
cathode,
aqueous
Zn-ion
full
cells
continuously
cycled
7000
cycles,
marking
an
important
milestone
development
potential
industrial
applications.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2024
Zinc-ion
batteries
are
promising
for
large-scale
electrochemical
energy
storage
systems,
which
still
suffer
from
interfacial
issues,
e.g.,
hydrogen
evolution
side
reaction
(HER),
self-corrosion,
and
uncontrollable
dendritic
Zn
electrodeposition.
Although
the
regulation
of
electric
double
layer
(EDL)
has
been
verified
principle
to
select
additive
as
regulator
is
misted.
Here,
several
typical
amino
acids
with
different
characteristics
were
examined
reveal
behaviors
in
regulated
EDL
on
anode.
Negative
charged
acidic
polarity
(NCAP)
unveiled
guideline
selecting
reconstruct
an
inner
zincophilic
H
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
emerging
as
a
powerful
contender
in
the
realm
of
large‐scale
intermittent
energy
storage
systems,
presenting
compelling
alternative
to
existing
ion
battery
technologies.
They
harness
benefits
zinc's
high
safety,
natural
abundance,
and
favorable
electrochemical
potential
(−0.762
V
vs
Standard
hydrogen
electrode,
SHE),
alongside
an
impressive
theoretical
capacity
(820
mAh
g
−1
5655
cm
−3
).
However,
performance
ZMBs
is
impeded
by
several
challenges,
including
poor
compatibility
with
high‐loading
cathodes
persistent
side
reactions.
These
issues
intricately
linked
inherent
physicochemical
properties
anodes
(ZMAs).
Here,
this
review
delves
into
traditional
methods
ZMAs
production,
encompassing
extraction,
electrodeposition,
rolling
processes.
The
discussion
then
progresses
exploration
cutting‐edge
methodologies
designed
enhance
ZMAs.
categorized
alloying,
pre‐treatment
substrate,
advanced
electrodeposition
techniques,
development
composite
utilizing
powder.
offers
comparative
analysis
merits
drawbacks
various
optimization
strategies,
highlighting
beneficial
outcomes
achieved.
It
aspires
inspire
novel
concepts
for
advancement
innovation
next‐generation
zinc‐based
solutions.
Organic
small-molecules
with
redox
activity
are
promising
cathode
candidates
for
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
due
to
their
low
cost,
high
safety
and
theoretical
capacity.
However,
severe
dissolution
leads
unsatisfactory
electrochemical
performance.
Here,
a
dihydro-octaaza-pentacene
(DOP)
compound
is
synthesized
as
AZIBs
by
extending
its
N
heterocyclic
molecular
structure.
The
extended
structure
provides
dual
active
sites
of
n-type
(C═N)
p-type
(-NH-)
reactions
while
reducing
through
enhanced
π-conjugation.
Hence,
the
Zn//DOP
battery
demonstrates
improved
performance,
e.g.,
an
capacity
360
mAh
g-1
at
0.05
A
g-1.
Even
under
temperature
conditions
-
50
°C,
still
maintain
capacities
172
312
g-1,
respectively.
In/ex-situ
spectroscopy
provide
thorough
understanding
storage
mechanisms
cations
anions
(Zn2+/H+
ClO4-)
multielectron
transfer
process
occurring
electroactive
sites.
This
strategy
offers
approach
designing
high-performance
zinc-organic
sustainable
energy
storage.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2025
Abstract
1,4‐naphthoquinone
(NQ)
is
anticipated
to
emerge
as
a
promising
electrode
material
for
designing
high‐performance
aqueous
proton
batteries
(APBs),
attributed
its
high
theoretical
capacity
and
flexible
designability.
However,
solubility
sluggish
kinetics
are
not
conducive
long‐term
cycling
stability
high‐rate
capability.
Herein,
unique
molecular
structure
design
strategy
proposed
construct
effective
p‐π
conjugated
structures
by
inducing
the
p‐electrons
in
substituent
groups
𝜋‐electrons
on
naphthalene
rings.
Theoretical
calculations
experimental
results
indicate
that
conjugation
effect
of
2,3‐dichloro‐1,4‐naphthoquinone
(2Cl‐NQ)
1‐hydroxy‐1,4‐naphthoquinone
(1OH‐NQ)
greatly
reduces
polarity
expands
π‐conjugate
system,
which
endows
them
with
minimal
superior
structural
stability,
thereby
achieving
excellent
99.53%
98.62%
retention
after
1800
cycles,
respectively.
Moreover,
induce
narrowed
bandgap,
improving
electronic
conductivity
redox
kinetics,
significantly
enhancing
their
rate
When
coupling
perylene‐3,4,9,10‐tetracarboxylic
dianhydride
(PTCDA)
anode,
full
battery
2Cl‐NQ//PTCDA
exhibits
specific
173
mAh
g
−1
at
15
A
,
maintaining
73.2%
40
000
cycles
demonstrating
exceptional
performance
even
−20
°C.
This
work
provides
valuable
insights
guidance
energy
storage
materials
APBs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2024
Abstract
Multiple
redox‐active
amphoteric
organics
with
more
n‐p
fused
electron
transfer
is
an
ongoing
pursuit
for
superior
zinc–organic
batteries
(ZOBs).
Here
we
report
multi‐heterocycle‐site
donor‐acceptor
conjugated
organic
superstructures
(AOSs)
by
integrating
three‐electron‐accepting
n‐type
triazine
motifs
and
dual‐electron‐donating
p‐type
piperazine
units
via
H‐bonding
π–π
stacking.
AOSs
expose
flower‐shaped
N‐heteromacrocyclic
delocalization
topologies
to
promise
full
accessibility
of
built‐in
ultralow
activation
energy,
thus
liberating
capacity
(465
mAh
g
−1
)
Zn||AOSs
battery.
More
importantly,
the
extended
multiple
donor‐acceptor‐fused
feature
satisfied
discharge
voltage
anti‐dissolution
in
electrolytes,
pushing
both
energy
density
cycle
life
ZOBs
a
new
level
(412
Wh
kg
70,000
cycles@10
A
).
An
anion–cation
hybrid
18
e
−
charge
storage
mechanism
rationalized
heteromacrocyclic
modules
cathode,
entailing
six
tert‐N
coupling
CF
3
SO
ions
at
high
potential
twelve
imine
sites
coordinating
Zn
2+
low
potential.
These
findings
constitute
major
advance
multielectron
materials
stand
good
starting
point
advanced
ZOBs.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(42), С. 15344 - 15369
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024
Rechargeable
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
garnered
considerable
attention
as
a
promising
energy
storage
device
owing
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity,
abundant
reserves,
environmental
friendliness,
and
excellent
safety
performance.
However,
in
the
current
investigation
of
cathode
materials
for
AZIBs,
layered
exhibit
serious
structural
degradation,
sluggish
diffusion
kinetics,
unsatisfactory
cycling
stability
during
repeated
charge–discharge
processes.
These
limitations
severely
hamper
practical
implementation
materials,
making
exploration
high-performance
cathodes
huge
challenge.
In
recent
years,
organic
intercalation
strategies
provided
effective
solutions
these
challenges
field
interlayer
engineering.
This
review
focuses
on
synthesis
mechanism
small
molecules
(EDA,
DP,
pAP,
etc.)
conductive
polymers
(PANI,
PPy,
PEDOT,
enhancing
performance
zinc
ions
electrode
materials.
Finally,
we
summarized
two
strategies:
primary
encountered
further
development
prospects
intercalation.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 12, 2024
It
is
greatly
crucial
to
develop
low-cost
energy
storage
candidates
with
high
safety
and
stability
replace
alkali
metal
systems
for
a
sustainable
future.
Recently,
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
received
tremendous
interest
owing
their
low
cost,
safety,
wide
oxidation
states,
sophisticated
fabrication
process.
Nanostructured
manganese
(Mn)-based
oxides
in
different
polymorphs
are
the
potential
cathode
materials
widespread
application
of
ZIBs.
However,
Mn-based
oxide
suffer
from
several
drawbacks,
such
as
electronic/ionic
conductivity
poor
cycling
performance.
To
overcome
these
issues,
various
structural
modification
strategies
been
adopted
enhance
electrochemical
activity,
including
phase/defect
engineering,
doping
foreign
atoms
(e.
g.,
and/or
nonmetal
atoms),
coupling
carbon
or
conducting
polymers.
Herein,
this
review
targets
summarize
advantages
disadvantages
above-mentioned
improve
performance
cathodic
part
The
challenges
suggestions
development
ZIBs
put
forward.
