Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(11), С. 6376 - 6386
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Trace
nicotinic
acid
(NA)
can
not
only
change
the
solvation
structure
of
Zn
2+
,
but
also
preferentially
adsorbs
on
anode
to
reduce
side
reactions
and
inhibit
dendrites.
Zn‖Zn
cells
with
NA
operate
for
5200
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Abstract
Electrolytes
play
a
crucial
role
in
facilitating
the
ionic
movement
between
cathode
and
anode,
which
is
essential
for
flow
of
electric
current
during
charging
discharging
process
rechargeable
batteries.
In
particular,
electrolyte
additives
are
considered
as
effective
economical
approaches
into
advancements
battery
technologies
both
conventional
non‐aqueous
burgeoning
aqueous
systems.
Herein,
systematic
comprehensive
review
reported
interfacial
engineering
Li
Zn
metal
anodes
electrolytes,
respectively.
The
types
their
corresponding
functionalities
protection
these
two
discussed
along
with
electrochemical
features
solid
interphase
(SEI)
derived
from
additives.
recent
progress
on
systems
also
addressed
perspectives
electrode,
electrolyte,
associated
SEI.
Finally,
outlook
perspective
issues
future
directions
field
additive
presented
next‐generation
beyond
Li‐ion
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(14)
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
design
of
aqueous
zinc
(Zn)
chemistry
energy
storage
with
high
rate‐capability
and
long
serving
life
is
a
great
challenge
due
to
its
inhospitable
coordination
environment
dismal
interfacial
chemistry.
To
bridge
this
big
gap,
herein,
we
build
highly
reversible
Zn
battery
by
taking
advantages
the
biomass‐derived
cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNCs)
electrolyte
additive
unique
physical
chemical
characteristics
simultaneously.
CNCs
not
only
serves
as
fast
ion
carriers
for
enhancing
2+
transport
kinetics
but
regulates
interface
form
dynamic
self‐repairing
protective
interphase,
resulting
in
building
ultra‐stable
anodes
under
extreme
conditions.
As
result,
engineered
system
achieves
superior
average
coulombic
efficiency
97.27
%
140
mA
cm
−2
,
steady
charge–discharge
982
h
50
mAh
which
proposes
universal
pathway
green,
sustainable,
large‐scale
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(34)
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
exhibit
significant
potential
for
grid
energy
storage
due
to
their
low
cost
and
safety.
However,
the
commercial
applications
of
AZIBs
face
challenges,
particularly
in
anode,
such
as
zinc
dendrites,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
corrosion.
In
this
study,
a
protonated
triglycine
(ggg)
multifunctional
electrolyte
additive
is
employed.
This
ggg
molecule
can
dissociate
zwitterion
(both
anion
cation)
mildly
acidic
ZnSO
4
electrolytes.
The
NH
3
+
cation
adsorb
on
surface
regulating
deposition
Zn
2+
slowing
down
side
reactions,
spontaneously
dissociated
anions
will
combine
with
regulate
solvated
chemistry
electrolyte,
establishing
electrostatic
interaction
via
strong
adsorption
ability
.
Theoretical
calculations
indicate
that
demonstrates
affinity
toward
,
enabling
reconstruction
Zn(H
2
O)
6
facilitating
subsequent
de‐solvation
processes.
As
result,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
/0.2
mM
exhibited
an
extended
cycling
lifetime
≈4500
h.
Furthermore,
Zn||MnO
full
battery
demonstrated
enhanced
capacity
performance
addition
molecule.
study
provides
valuable
insights
into
constructing
highly
reversible
AZIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(29)
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
Zn‐based
batteries
provide
a
compelling
supplement
to
subsistent
energy
storage
devices
owing
their
high
density,
good
safety,
and
low
cost.
Nevertheless,
inherent
imperfections
such
as
dendrite
growth,
side
reactions,
andante
reaction
kinetics,
severely
impede
commercialization.
As
new
0D
nanomaterials,
carbon
dots
(CDs)
with
unique
characteristics
excellent
electrochemical
activity,
exhibit
promising
potential
exploitation
in
electrochemistry
electrocatalysis
areas.
Herein,
the
adhibition
of
CDs
resolving
aforementioned
drawbacks
is
introduced.
To
begin
with,
concepts,
physicochemical
properties,
synthetic
methods
are
discussed.
Next,
recent
developments
advances
exploiting
respectively
ameliorating
performance
Zn
anode,
cathode,
electrolytes
ion
bifunctional
electrocatalytic
activities
including
oxygen
reduction
evolution
for
Zn‐air
batteries,
roundly
reviewed
minutely
generalized.
Finally,
current
challenges
prospects
surveyed
well,
aiming
offer
reference
blossom
advanced
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(34)
Опубликована: Март 6, 2024
Abstract
By
virtue
of
the
intrinsic
safety
and
cost‐effectiveness,
aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
gained
increasing
attention
in
realm
energy
storage.
In
spite
promise
Zn
anode,
challenges
like
dendrite
growth
side
reactions
persist
as
hurdles
to
be
overcome.
Addressing
this,
rational
design
anode
current
collectors
(ZACCs)
is
an
effective
solution.
Recent
years
witnessed
significant
strides
construction
ZACCs,
yet
precise
pathways
for
ZACC
development
remain
unclear,
lacking
a
set
specific
criteria
guide
progress.
this
comprehensive
review,
acknowledging
concerns
surrounding
anodes,
six
criteria—electrical
conductivity,
zincophilicity,
orientational
deposition
inducibility,
chemical
stability,
mechanical
durability,
scalability—are
innovatively
put
forward
pivotal
benchmarks
ZACCs.
Each
criterion
accompanied
by
tailored
optimization
strategies
corresponding
challenges.
Furthermore,
future
trend
ZACCs
envisaged,
along
with
potential
application
scenarios
AZIBs.
This
review
will
expedite
advancement
contribute
flourishing
landscape
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
34(13)
Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
(Zn)
based
batteries
show
great
promise
as
energy
storage
devices,
cost‐effectiveness,
and
intrinsic
safety.
However,
the
development
of
Zn‐based
faces
significant
challenges,
primarily
stemming
from
poor
electrochemical
reversibility
caused
by
dendrite
growth,
hydrogen
generation,
byproduct
formation
on
Zn
anode.
In
this
study,
valine
(Val)
is
investigated
an
electrolyte
additive
to
finely
tune
interface
microenvironment,
resulting
in
enhanced
stability
anode
across
a
wide
pH
range,
marking
first
time
such
approach
has
been
explored.
Val
ions
preferably
adsorb
onto
active
sites
surface,
enabling
efficient
isolation
water
SO
4
2−
desolvated
shell
layer
thus
effectively
inhibiting
growth.
The
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
are
demonstrated
with
additives
present
remarkable
cycling
performance
5400
h.
Furthermore,
Zn||MnO
2
full
exhibit
stable
operation
for
5000
cycles
at
3
A
g
−1
.
Notably,
also
functions
rechargeable
alkaline
cells,
Zn||Ni
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
operate
durably
temperature
range.
This
work
offers
unique
insights
into
engineering
aqueous
batteries,
especially
terms
their
compatibility