Angewandte Chemie,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
136(38)
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024
Abstract
Photorechargeable
zinc
ion
batteries
(PZIBs),
which
can
directly
harvest
and
store
solar
energy,
are
promising
technologies
for
the
development
of
a
renewable
energy
society.
However,
incompatibility
requirement
between
narrow
band
gap
wide
coverage
has
raised
severe
challenges
high‐efficiency
dual‐functional
photocathodes.
Herein,
half‐metallic
vanadium
(III)
oxide
(V
2
O
3
)
was
first
reported
as
photocathode
PZIBs.
Theoretical
experimental
results
revealed
its
unique
photoelectrical
storage
properties
capturing
storing
energy.
To
this
end,
synergistic
protective
etching
strategy
developed
to
construct
carbon
superstructure‐supported
V
nanospheres
@CSs).
The
characteristics
,
combined
with
three‐dimensional
superstructure
assembled
by
ultrathin
nanosheets,
established
rapid
charge
transfer
networks
robust
framework
efficient
stable
solar‐energy
storage.
Consequently,
@CSs
delivered
record
properties,
including
photo‐assisted
discharge
capacities
463
mA
⋅
h
g
−1
at
2.0
A
long‐term
cycling
stability
over
3000
cycles.
Notably,
PZIBs
using
photocathodes
could
be
photorecharged
without
an
external
circuit,
exhibiting
high
photo
conversion
efficiency
(0.354
%)
photorecharge
voltage
(1.0
V).
This
study
offered
direction
direct
capture
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
52(17), С. 6139 - 6190
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Sustainable
zinc-air
batteries
(ZABs)
are
considered
promising
energy
storage
devices
owing
to
their
inherent
safety,
high
density,
wide
operating
temperature
window,
environmental
friendliness,
etc.,
showing
great
prospect
for
future
large-scale
applications.
Thus,
tremendous
efforts
have
been
devoted
addressing
the
critical
challenges
associated
with
sustainable
ZABs,
aiming
significantly
improve
efficiency
and
prolong
operation
lifespan.
The
growing
interest
in
ZABs
requires
in-depth
research
on
oxygen
electrocatalysts,
electrolytes,
Zn
anodes,
which
not
systematically
reviewed
date.
In
this
review,
fundamentals
of
electrocatalysts
air
cathodes,
physicochemical
properties
ZAB
issues
strategies
stabilization
anodes
summarized
from
perspective
fundamental
characteristics
design
principles.
Meanwhile,
significant
advances
situ/operando
characterization
highlighted
provide
insights
into
reaction
mechanism
dynamic
evolution
electrolyte|electrode
interface.
Finally,
several
thoughts
perspectives
provided
regarding
opportunities
ZABs.
Therefore,
review
provides
a
thorough
understanding
advanced
chemistry,
hoping
that
timely
comprehensive
can
shed
light
upcoming
horizons
prosperous
area.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(10), С. 4877 - 4925
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
review
systematically
summarizes
various
redox
mechanisms
in
Zn-based
batteries
and
design
strategies
to
improve
their
electrochemical
performance,
which
provides
a
reference
for
future
development
of
high-performance
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
36(5)
Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2023
Abstract
Rechargeable
alkaline
zinc‐based
batteries
(ZBBs)
have
attracted
extensive
research
attention
due
to
their
advantages
of
low
cost,
high
specific
energy,
and
safety.
Although
the
investigation
cathodes
for
secondary
ZBBs
has
reached
a
relatively
advanced
stage,
exploration
zinc
anodes
is
still
in
its
infancy.
Zinc
electrolytes
encounter
challenges
such
as
dendrite
formation,
passivation,
corrosion
during
periods
cell
inactivity,
hydrogen
evolution
cycling,
thereby
limiting
rechargeability
storability.
Drawing
upon
latest
on
anodes,
six
fundamental
strategies
that
encompass
wide
range
aspects
are
identified
categorized,
from
electrode
modifications
charge
protocols.
Specifically,
these
include
3D
structures,
coatings,
alloying,
additives,
separators,
They
serve
an
insight
summary
current
progress
anodes.
Additionally,
complementary
nature
allows
flexible
combinations,
enabling
further
enhancement
overall
performance
Finally,
several
future
directions
advancement
practical
Zn
anode
proposed.
This
comprehensive
review
not
only
consolidates
existing
knowledge
but
also
paves
way
broader
opportunities
pursuit
high‐performance
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(47)
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2023
Abstract
Stable
operation
of
sustainable
Zn–air
batteries
(ZABs)
has
attracted
considerable
attention,
but
it
remains
a
huge
challenge
to
achieve
temperature‐adaptive
and
fast‐charging
ZABs.
The
poor
Zn
|
electrolyte
interface
the
sluggish
charging
kinetic
are
major
obstacles.
Here,
high‐performance
ZABs
constructed
by
designing
polarized
zincophilic
solid‐state
(SSE)
with
unique
solvation
interaction
2+
ethylene
glycol
(EG),
atomic
Mo
site
cathode
catalyst.
On
one
hand,
modulation
structure
ions
partial
substitution
H
2
O
EG
inhibits
dendrite
growth
parasitic
reactions,
leading
improvement
interface.
Moreover,
terminal
groups
in
SSE
strongly
coordinated
Zn/H
O,
which
exerts
profound
influence
on
stability
low‐temperature
properties.
other
incorporated
α‐Co(OH)
mesoporous
nanosheets
decrease
overpotential
oxygen
evolution
reaction
via
strong
electronic
interaction.
Consequently,
assembled
aqueous
exhibit
ten‐time
ability
remarkable
cycling
stability.
show
unprecedented
(1400
cycles
at
5
mA
cm
−2
)
high
energy
efficiency
−40
°C.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(42)
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2023
Abstract
Uncontrolled
Zn
dendrites
and
undesirable
side
reactions
such
as
self‐corrosion
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
remain
major
challenges
for
the
further
development
of
aqueous
batteries
(AZBs).
In
this
study,
macrolide
antibiotics
are
proposed
to
be
added
electrolyte,
serving
ionophores
modulate
2+
solvation
structure,
regulate
electrodeposition,
suppress
parasitic
reactions.
Azithromycin
(Azi),
a
representative
antibiotic,
is
demonstrated
undergo
bidentate
coordination
with
ions
remodel
structure
into
[ZnAzi(H
2
O)
4
]
.
Meanwhile,
HER
at
anode
significantly
suppressed,
evidenced
quantitatively
by
on‐line
production
monitoring.
Furthermore,
promotion
dense
uniform
electrodeposition
also
confirmed.
The
repeated
plating/stripping
test
0.1
m
Azi
in
electrolyte
reaches
high
cumulative
capacity
10
Ah
cm
−2
current
density
mA
an
area
mAh
Moreover,
corresponding
Zn‐V
O
5
pouch
cell
achieves
stable
operation
100
cycles
without
bulging
caused
gas
evolution.
Thus,
engineering
approach
presents
practically
viable
strategy
AZBs.
Journal of Energy Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
87, С. 61 - 88
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2023
The
development
of
wearable
electronic
systems
has
generated
increasing
demand
for
flexible
power
sources.
Alkaline
zinc
(Zn)-based
batteries,
as
one
the
most
mature
energy
storage
technologies,
have
been
considered
a
promising
source
owing
to
their
exceptional
safety,
low
costs,
and
outstanding
electrochemical
performance.
However,
conventional
alkaline
Zn-based
battery
face
many
challenges
associated
with
electrodes
electrolytes,
causing
capacity,
poor
cycle
life,
inferior
mechanical
Recent
advances
in
materials
structure
design
enabled
revisitation
technology
applications
electronics.
Herein,
we
summarize
up-to-date
works
batteries
analyze
strategies
employed
improve
Firstly,
introduce
three
reported
cathode
(including
Ag-based,
Ni-based,
Co-based
materials)
batteries.
Then,
modifications
anodes
are
investigated.
Thirdly,
recently
advanced
gel
electrolytes
introduced
from
properties,
functions
well
fabrications.
Finally,
recent
advantages
sandwich-type,
fiber-type
thin
film-type
summarized
compared.
This
review
provides
insights
guidance
high-performance
next-generation
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(28)
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2024
Abstract
Alkaline
zinc‐based
flow
batteries
(AZFBs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
electrochemical
energy
storage
technology
owing
to
Zn
abundance,
high
safety,
and
low
cost.
However,
zinc
dendrite
growth
the
formation
of
dead
greatly
impede
development
AZFBs.
Herein,
dual‐function
electrolyte
additive
strategy
is
proposed
regulate
nucleation
mitigate
hydroxide
corrosion
depositions
for
stable
This
strategy,
exemplified
by
urea,
introduces
an
coordinate
with
2+
/Zn
proper
strength,
slowing
deposition
kinetics
induce
uniform
protecting
deposited
surface
from
attack
ions
through
preferable
adsorption.
The
zincate
complexes
urea
are
identified
be
Zn(OH)
2
(urea)(H
O)
(OH)
4
(H
(urea),
which
exhibit
slow
kinetics,
allowing
instantaneous
nucleation.
Calculation
results
reveal
additional
barrier
1.29
eV
subsequent
adsorption
OH
−
group
when
molecule
absorbs
on
cluster,
significantly
mitigating
zinc.
Consequently,
prolonged
cell
cycling
prototype
alkaline
zinc‐iron
battery
demonstrates
operation
over
130
h
average
coulombic
efficiency
98.5%.
It
anticipated
that
this
will
pave
way
developing
highly
Abstract
As
a
new
type
of
secondary
ion
battery,
aqueous
zinc‐ion
battery
has
broad
application
prospect
in
the
field
large‐scale
energy
storage
due
to
its
characteristics
low
cost,
high
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
and
high‐power
density.
In
recent
years,
manganese
dioxide
(MnO
2
)‐based
materials
have
been
extensively
explored
as
cathodes
for
Zn‐ion
batteries.
Based
on
research
experiences
our
group
zinc
batteries
combining
with
latest
literature
system,
we
systematically
summarize
progress
Zn−MnO
This
article
first
reviews
current
reaction
mechanism
batteries,
then
respectively
expounds
optimization
MnO
cathode,
Zn
anodes,
diverse
electrolytes
their
effects
performance.
Additionally,
primary
challenges
related
different
components
respective
strategies
mitigating
them
are
discussed,
ultimate
objective
offering
comprehensive
guidance
design
fabrication
high‐performance
Finally,
future
development
direction
density,
safety
long
life
is
envisioned.
