Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
promising
energy
storage
devices,
zinc
ion
batteries
(ZIBs),
face
challenges
such
as
dendritic
growth
and
side
reactions,
which
hinder
their
application
development.
As
a
polar
group,
hydroxyl
groups
can
utilize
hydrogen
bonding
to
stably
anchor
water
molecules,
preventing
contact
between
the
anode.
Moreover,
they
attract
guide
Zn
2+
rapidly
uniformly
deposit
on
Here,
introduction
of
multi‐hydroxyl
water‐locking
additive
Lactobionic
acid
(LA)
molecules
is
proposed
into
conventional
electrolytes.
Through
an
in
situ
reaction
highly
reactive
carboxyl
LA
anode,
stable
protective
layer
formed
anode
surface,
effectively
interface
corrosion
growth.
result,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
with
exhibits
remarkable
performance,
cycling
for
2300
h
under
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
.
Even
more
rigorous
conditions
10
,
it
maintains
over
800
durability.
Zn||NH
4
V
O
full
configuration,
impressive
capacity
retention
rate
80.35%
after
2000
cycles
at
current
density
5
A
g
−1
This
innovative
method
open
new
avenue
designing
high‐performance
ZIBs.
ACS Energy Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(2), С. 1192 - 1200
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2023
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
are
promising
secondary
for
next-generation
electrochemical
energy
storage.
In
this
work,
we
report
a
hybrid
electrolyte
system
with
3
M
Zn(OTf)2
as
salt
and
1
urea
+
0.3
LiOAc
solute
additives
highly
reversible
aqueous
batteries.
system,
partial
coordinated
water
molecules
of
Zn2+
replaced,
the
original
hydrogen
bond
network
bulk
also
suffers
from
interruption.
Moreover,
introduction
lithium
acetate
solves
aggravated
self-corrosion
caused
by
on
one
hand
inhibits
growth
dendrites
through
electrostatic
shielding
effect
other.
Benefiting
multifunctional
synergistic
effect,
dendrite-free
Zn
plating/stripping
600
h
at
4.8
mA
cm–2
(20%
depth
discharge)
∼99.7%
Coulombic
efficiency
high
cumulative
plating
capacity
1600
mAh
is
achieved.
The
demand
for
energy
storage
is
growing,
and
the
disadvantages
of
lithium-ion
batteries
are
being
explored
to
overcome
them.
Accordingly,
aqueous
zinc-ion
(ZIBs)
developing
very
rapidly,
owing
their
high
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
abundance
resources,
cost
performance.
Over
last
decade,
ZIBs
have
made
remarkable
progress
through
extensive
efforts
in
field
electrode
materials
fundamental
understanding
non-electrode
components,
such
as
solid-electrolyte
interphase,
electrolytes,
separators,
binders,
current
collectors.
In
particular,
breakthrough
using
separators
on
elements
should
not
be
overlooked
proven
key
conferring
with
power
density.
this
Review,
recent
development
comprehensively
summarized
based
functions
roles
ZIBs,
including
modification
conventional
novel
separators.
Finally,
prospects
future
challenges
also
discussed
facilitate
development.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(18)
Опубликована: Март 2, 2023
Abstract
The
undesirable
side
reactions
and
uncontrolled
deposition
leads
to
the
electrochemical
failure
of
Zn
metal
anodes.
Herein,
driven
by
theory
calculations,
a
surface
texture
engineering
passivation
layer
protection
dual‐interface
strategy
is
developed.
Benefiting
from
complementary
interface
effect,
such
can
realize
integrated
regulation
interfacial
transport
deposition.
That
is,
inhibiting
water‐induced
reactions,
accelerating
de‐solvation
hydrated
zinc
ions,
homogenizing
ion
flux,
guiding
Zn(002)‐preferred
orientation
As
result,
modulated
electrode
enables
significantly
extended
stability
smaller
nucleation
barrier
polarization
effect.
Unexpectedly,
it
steadily
operate
for
6600
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
,
corresponding
lifespan
>9
months.
Highly
reversible
plating
stripping
be
still
retained
when
current
density
improved
up
1,
5,
10,
even
20
.
Beyond
that,
applied
batteries,
enhanced
rate
capability,
cyclic
realized
in
both
aqueous
Zn/MnO
2
batteries
solid‐state
Zn/VO
batteries.
This
design
concept
effect
expected
provide
new
insight
into
high
reversibility
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(38)
Опубликована: Март 29, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
with
low
cost
and
high
safety
arouse
most
promises
as
next‐generation
energy
storage
configurations.
Yet
the
heterogeneous
electric
field
distributions
interfacial
side
reactions
are
considered
stumbling
roadblocks
toward
commercialization
of
ZIBs.
Here,
these
challenges
via
cationic
electrostatic
shielding
anionic
preferential
adsorption
by
sodium
gluconate
(SG)
additive
addressed.
The
polar
functional
groups
(─COO
−
)
SG
anions
preferentially
anchor
to
Zn
anode,
which
can
alter
2+
migration
pathways
restrain
reactions.
Moreover,
per
smaller
effective
reduction
potential,
separated
cations
(Na
+
from
serve
a
dynamic
armor
provide
strong
effect
for
uniform
deposition
on
[002]
crystal
plane,
radically
eliminating
dendrite
growth
promoting
anti‐corrosion
behaviors
Zn.
Consequently,
Zn//Zn
symmetric
cell
modified
electrolyte
confers
lifespan
up
600
h
at
80%
depth
discharge.
Furthermore,
even
under
record‐low
negative/positive
ratio
2.11
lean
30
µL
mAh
−1
,
Zn//VOX
full
remains
enhanced
capacity
retention
84.37%
after
800
cycles
1
A
g
.
This
work
develops
an
dual‐modulation
strategy
provides
unique
insights
enlighten
practical
application
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(32)
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2024
Abstract
For
the
development
of
electrolyte
additives
as
an
effective
strategy
to
improve
performance
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs),
most
researchers
focus
on
functional
groups
but
overlook
crucial
molecular
configuration.
Herein,
six
stereoisomers
2,3,4,5‐tetrahydroxyvaleraldehyde
with
identical
various
spatial
arrangements
are
studied
additive
in
ZIBs.
Based
experimental
analysis
and
theoretical
calculations,
adsorption
Zn
(002)
plane
is
found
be
important
dominant
for
stereoisomer
enhance
anode
performance.
Among
these
stereoisomers,
D‐Arabinose
preferential
strongest
chemisorption
effect
modifies
anode/electrolyte
interface
effectively,
leading
highest
stability
reversibility
anode.
The
adsorbed
shows
multifunctional
effects
at
interface,
which
not
only
regulates
2+
solvation
structure
reconfigures
hydrogen
bond
framework,
also
facilitates
uniform
deposition
by
promoting
3D
diffusion
homogenizing
electric
field.
Therefore,
ZnSO
4
electrolyte,
undesired
dendrite
growth
side
reactions
including
evolution
reaction,
corrosion,
passivation
significantly
limited
during
plating/stripping
processes.
This
work
proposes
a
new
insight
toward
optimal
configuration
designing
engineering
stable
