Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(25)
Опубликована: Май 5, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
attract
attention
due
to
their
safety
and
high
specific
capacity.
However,
practical
applications
are
constrained
by
Zn
anode
corrosion,
dendritic
growth,
poor
temperature
adaptability
induced
a
strong
hydrogen‐bond
network
in
aqueous
electrolytes.
Herein,
universal
strategy
design
solvating
electrolytes
is
proposed,
which
the
solvation
structures
reconstructed
regulating
dipolar‐dipolar
ion‐dipolar
interactions
simultaneously.
Consequently,
free
water
largely
weakened,
content
2+
solvated
sheath
reduced,
while
between
solvents
strengthened,
effectively
broadens
operating
range
suppresses
dendrites
corrosion.
As
result,
anodes
exhibit
excellent
platting/stripping
efficiency
with
an
average
Coulombic
Efficiency
up
99.89%
after
2000
cycles
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
,
impressive
cycling
stability
(5000
h,
/0.5
h
),
wide
of
140
°C
(−50–90
°C).
Moreover,
Zn//V
2
O
3
full
cells
also
display
enhanced
temperature‐resistance,
implying
that
designed
electrolyte
has
application
potential
extreme
environments.
This
study
suggests
promising
ideal
for
high‐performance
AZIBs
safety,
ultralong
life,
satisfying
temperature‐resistance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(51)
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2023
Abstract
In
response
to
the
need
of
sustainable
development,
there
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electrical
energy
storage,
leading
a
stimulated
pursuit
advanced
batteries.
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
attracted
much
attention
due
their
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
environmental
friendliness.
Despite
great
efforts
made
by
researchers
in
designing
developing
high‐performance
AZIBs,
several
challenges
remain.
Particularly
Zn
anode,
growth
dendrites
occurance
various
side
reactions
significantly
hinder
advancement
AZIBs.
This
review
article
aims
discuss
principles
electrolyte's
structure
properties,
faced
AZIBs
anodesm
strategies
improve
battery
performance
through
electrolyte
modification
systematic
manner.
conclusion,
potential
future
directions
aimed
at
enhancing
stability
anodes
cathodes
are
proposed
ensure
that
research
geared
toward
achieving
realistic
targets
commercializing
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(41)
Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2023
The
moderate
reversibility
of
Zn
anodes,
as
a
long-standing
challenge
in
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries,
promotes
the
exploration
suitable
electrolyte
additives
continuously.
It
is
crucial
to
establish
absolute
predominance
smooth
deposition
within
multiple
interfacial
reactions
for
stable
zinc
including
suppressing
side
parasitic
and
facilitating
plating
process.
Trehalose
catches
our
attention
due
reported
mechanisms
sustaining
biological
stabilization.
In
this
work,
inter-disciplinary
application
trehalose
modification
first
time.
pivotal
roles
suppressed
hydrogen
evolution
accelerated
have
been
investigated
based
on
principles
thermodynamics
well
reaction
kinetics.
electrodeposit
changes
from
random
accumulation
flakes
dense
bulk
with
(002)-plane
exposure
unlocked
crystal-face
oriented
addition.
As
result,
highly
reversible
anode
obtained,
exhibiting
high
average
CE
99.8
%
Zn/Cu
cell
cycling
over
1500
h
under
9.0
depth
discharge
symmetric
cell.
designing
mechanism
analysis
study
could
serve
source
inspiration
exploring
novel
advanced
anodes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(36), С. 20109 - 20120
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023
Zn–Mn
batteries
with
two-electron
conversion
reactions
simultaneously
on
the
cathode
and
anode
harvest
a
high
voltage
plateau
energy
density.
However,
zinc
faces
dendrite
growth
parasitic
side
while
Mn2+/MnO2
reaction
involves
oxygen
evolution
possesses
poor
reversibility.
Herein,
novel
nanomicellar
electrolyte
using
methylurea
(Mu)
has
been
developed
that
can
encapsulate
ions
in
nanodomain
structure
to
guide
homogeneous
deposition
of
Zn2+/Mn2+
form
controlled
release
under
an
external
electric
field.
Consecutive
hydrogen
bonding
network
is
broken
favorable
local
system
established,
thus
inhibiting
water-splitting-derived
reactions.
Concomitantly,
solid–electrolyte
interface
protective
layer
situ
generated
Zn
anode,
further
circumventing
corrosion
issue
resulting
from
penetration
water
molecules.
The
reversibility
also
significantly
enhanced
by
regulating
interfacial
wettability
improving
nucleation
kinetics.
Accordingly,
modified
endows
symmetric
Zn∥Zn
cell
extended
cyclic
stability
800
h
suppressed
dendrites
at
areal
capacity
1
mAh
cm–2.
assembled
electrolytic
battery
demonstrates
exceptional
retention
nearly
100%
after
cycles
superior
density
Wh
kg–1
0.5
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(8)
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024
Abstract
The
mechanically
and
electrochemically
stable
ionically
conducting
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
is
important
for
the
stabilization
of
metal
anodes.
Since
SEIs
are
originally
absent
in
aqueous
zinc
batteries
(AZMBs),
it
very
challenging
to
suppress
water‐induced
side
reactions
dendrite
growth
Zn
anodes
(ZMAs).
Herein,
a
gradient‐structured
robust
gradient
SEI,
consisting
B,O‐inner
F,O‐exterior
layer,
situ
formed
by
hydrated
eutectic
homogeneous
reversible
deposition,
demonstrated.
Moreover,
molar
ratio
acetamide
salt
modulated
prohibit
water
activity
hydrolysis
BF
4
−
as
well
achieve
high
ionic
conductivity
owing
regulation
solvation
sheath
2+
.
Consequently,
allows
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
cycling
lifespan
over
4400
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
Zn||PANI
full
deliver
capacity
retention
73.2%
4000
cycles
1
A
g
−1
demonstrate
operation
low
temperatures.
This
work
provides
rational
design
corresponding
dendrite‐free
even
under
harsh
conditions.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(15), С. 7742 - 7783
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Aqueous
Zn-metal
batteries
have
attracted
increasing
interest
for
large-scale
energy
storage
owing
to
their
outstanding
merits
in
terms
of
safety,
cost
and
production.
However,
they
constantly
suffer
from
inadequate
density
poor
cycling
stability
due
the
presence
zinc
ions
fully
hydrated
solvation
state.
Thus,
designing
dehydrated
structure
can
effectively
address
current
drawbacks
aqueous
batteries.
In
this
case,
considering
lack
studies
focused
on
strategies
dehydration
ions,
herein,
we
present
a
systematic
comprehensive
review
deepen
understanding
zinc-ion
regulation.
Two
fundamental
design
principles
component
regulation
pre-desolvation
are
summarized
environment
formation
interfacial
desolvation
behavior.
Subsequently,
specific
strategy
based
distinct
carefully
discussed,
including
preparation
methods,
working
mechanisms,
analysis
approaches
performance
improvements.
Finally,
general
summary
issues
addressed
using
strategies,
four
critical
aspects
promote
presented
as
an
outlook,
involving
updating
(de)solvation
theories,
revealing
evolution,
enhancing
techniques
developing
functional
materials.
We
believe
that
will
not
only
stimulate
more
creativity
optimizing
electrolytes
but
also
provide
valuable
insights
into
other
battery
systems.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
36(9)
Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2023
Aqueous
zinc
electrolytes
offer
the
potential
for
cheaper
rechargeable
batteries
due
to
their
safe
compatibility
with
high
capacity
metal
anode;
yet,
they
are
stymied
by
irregular
deposition
and
consequent
dendrite
growth.
Suppressing
formation
tailoring
electrolyte
is
a
proven
approach
from
lithium
batteries;
underlying
mechanistic
understanding
that
guides
such
does
not
necessarily
directly
translate
one
system
other.
Here,
it
shown
electrostatic
shielding
mechanism,
fundamental
concept
in
engineering
stable
anodes,
has
different
consequences
plating
morphology
aqueous
batteries.
Operando
electrochemical
transmission
electron
microscopy
used
observe
nucleation
growth
under
compositions
reveal
additive
suppresses
dendrites
inhibiting
secondary
along
(100)
edges
of
existing
primary
deposits
encouraging
preferential
on
(002)
faces,
leading
dense
block-like
morphology.
The
strong
influence
crystallography
Zn
mechanism
further
confirmed
Zn||Ti
cells
density
functional
theory
modeling.
This
work
demonstrates
importance
considering
unique
aspects
battery
when
using
concepts
other
chemistries.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
are
promising
due
to
inherent
safety,
low
cost,
toxicity,
and
high
volumetric
capacity.
However,
issues
of
dendrites
side
reactions
between
zinc
metal
anode
the
electrolyte
need
be
solved
for
extended
storage
cycle
life.
Here,
we
proposed
that
an
additive
with
intermediate
chelation
strength
ion-strong
enough
exclude
water
molecules
from
metal-electrolyte
interface
not
too
strong
cause
a
significant
energy
barrier
ion
dissociation-can
benefit
electrochemical
stability
by
suppressing
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
overpotential
growth,
dendrite
formation.
Penta-sodium
diethylene-triaminepentaacetic
acid
salt
was
selected
such
purpose.
It
has
suitable
chelating
ability
in
aqueous
solutions
adjust
solvation
sheath
can
readily
polarized
under
electrical
loading
conditions
further
improve
passivation.
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
stably
operated
over
3500
h
at
1
mA
cm
