Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(13)
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
realization
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
relies
crucially
on
effective
interphases
governing
Zn
electrodeposition
chemistry.
In
this
study,
an
innovative
solution
by
introducing
ultrathin
(≈2
µm)
biomass
membrane
as
intimate
artificial
interface,
functioning
nature's
ion‐regulation
skin
to
protect
zinc
metal
anodes
is
proposed.
Capitalizing
the
inherent
properties
natural
reed
membrane,
including
multiscale
ion
transport
tunnels,
abundant
─OH
groups,
and
remarkable
mechanical
integrity,
demonstrates
efficacy
in
regulating
uniform
rapid
2+
transport,
promoting
desolvation,
(002)
plane
electrodeposition.
Importantly,
a
unique
situ
electrochemical
Zn─O
bond
formation
mechanism
between
electrode
upon
cycling
elucidated,
resulting
robustly
adhered
interface
covering
anode
surface,
ultimately
ensuring
dendrite‐free
highly
reversible
anodes.
Consequently,
approach
achieves
prolonged
cycle
life
for
over
1450
h
at
3
mA
cm
−2
/1.5
mAh
symmetric
Zn//Zn
cells.
Moreover,
exceptional
cyclic
performance
(88.95%,
4000
cycles)
obtained
active
carbon‐based
cells
with
mass
loading
5.8
mg
.
offers
cost‐effective
environmentally
friendly
strategy
achieving
stable
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(41)
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023
Abstract
As
one
of
the
most
appealing
energy
storage
technologies,
aqueous
zinc‐iodine
batteries
still
suffer
severe
problems
such
as
low
density,
slow
iodine
conversion
kinetics,
and
polyiodide
shuttle.
This
review
summarizes
recent
development
Zn─I
2
with
a
focus
on
electrochemistry
underlying
working
mechanism.
Starting
from
fundamentals
batteries,
zinc
anode,
well
scientific
existing
in
are
introduced.
The
concrete
strategies
dealing
cathode,
electrolyte,
separator
challenges
confronting
elaborated
well.
To
deepen
understanding
important
findings
mechanism
different
summarized
detail.
Finally,
some
guidelines
directions
for
also
provided.
is
expected
to
battery
promote
their
practical
applications
future.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 31, 2023
Although
their
cost-effectiveness
and
intrinsic
safety,
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
suffer
from
notorious
side
reactions
including
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
Zn
corrosion
passivation,
dendrite
formation
on
the
anode.
Despite
numerous
strategies
to
alleviate
these
have
been
demonstrated,
they
can
only
provide
limited
performance
improvement
a
single
aspect.
Herein,
triple-functional
additive
with
trace
amounts,
ammonium
hydroxide,
was
demonstrated
comprehensively
protect
zinc
anodes.
The
results
show
that
shift
of
electrolyte
pH
4.1
5.2
lowers
HER
potential
encourages
in
situ
uniform
ZHS-based
solid
interphase
Moreover,
cationic
NH4+
preferentially
adsorb
anode
surface
shield
"tip
effect"
homogenize
electric
field.
Benefitting
this
comprehensive
protection,
dendrite-free
deposition
highly
reversible
plating/stripping
behaviors
were
realized.
Besides,
improved
electrochemical
performances
also
be
achieved
Zn//MnO2
full
cells
by
taking
advantages
additive.
This
work
provides
new
strategy
for
stabilizing
anodes
perspective.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(27)
Опубликована: Май 2, 2023
The
irreversible
issues
of
Zn
anode
stemming
from
dendrite
growth
and
water-induced
erosion
have
severely
hindered
the
commercialization
rechargeable
aqueous
batteries.
Herein,
a
hydrophobic
fast-Zn2+
-conductive
zinc
hexacyanoferrate
(HB-ZnHCF)
interphase
layer
is
in
situ
integrated
on
by
rapid
room-temperature
wet-chemistry
method
to
address
these
dilemmas.
Different
currently
proposed
hydrophilic
inorganic
cases,
compact
HB-ZnHCF
effectively
prevents
access
water
molecules
surface,
thus
avoiding
H2
evolution
corrosion.
Moreover,
with
large
internal
ion
channels,
strong
zincophilicity,
high
Zn2+
transference
number
(0.86)
permits
fast
transport
enables
smooth
deposition.
Remarkably,
resultant
HB-ZnHCF@Zn
electrode
delivers
unprecedented
reversibility
99.88
%
Coulombic
efficiency
over
3000
cycles,
realizes
long-term
cycling
5800
h
(>8
months,
1
mA
cm-2
)
1000
(10
),
assures
stable
operation
full
battery
both
coin-
pouch-type
configurations.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(38)
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
batteries
usher
in
a
renaissance
due
to
their
intrinsic
security
and
cost
effectiveness,
bespeaking
vast
application
foreground
for
large‐scale
energy
storage
system.
However,
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
along
with
hydrogen
evolution
severely
restricts
its
reversibility
stability
practical
application.
Herein,
the
surface
of
Zn
metal
is
reconstructed
metallic
particles
(In,
Sn,
In
0.2
Sn
0.8
)
diminish
defects
regulate
deposition
behavior.
The
alloyed
In–Sn
greatly
activates
lower
adsorption
barrier
expedite
plating
kinetics
confine
aggregation.
Dense
uniform
on
significantly
prevents
substrate
from
dendrites
catastrophic
damage.
Meanwhile,
alloy
layer
embodies
high
overpotential,
ensuring
stripping
efficiency
anode.
Consequently,
realizes
long‐term
lifespan
up
1800
h
low
polarization
(12
mV)
at
condition
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
.
When
paired
sodium
vanadate
(NVO)
cathode,
full
cell
steady
operates
high‐capacity
retention
94.0%
after
5000
cycles
5
A
g
−1
This
study
provides
new
insights
into
surface‐defects
dependent
process
offers
guide
constructing
stable
dendrite‐free
growth.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(42)
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
are
attracting
broad
interest
in
stationary
energy
storage
where
low
cost,
robust
security,
and
satisfactory
capacity
matter
most.
However,
metal
anodes
suffer
from
destructive
dendrite
issues
during
repeated
charging/discharging
process,
decreasing
the
cycle
life
of
batteries.
Herein,
smoother
plating/striping
behaviors
achieved
by
group
modification
structural
unit
polymer
separator.
Experimental
results
theoretical
simulations
reveal
that
skeleton
can
release
more
easily
when
modified
with
carbonylation
side
groups
contribute
to
much
faster
transfer
capability.
Typically,
symmetric
Zn
cells
a
thin
thickness
separator
21
µm
exhibit
ultralong
over
2800
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
within
mAh
300
under
high
current
density
5
areal
3
.
Full
using
sodium
vanadium
oxide
cathode
also
show
stable
reversible
performance
after
2000
cycles
A
g
−1
This
work
is
expected
inspire
promising
strategies
molecular
design
polymeric
toward
stabilizing
beyond
this
anode
itself.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(44)
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2023
Rechargeable
aqueous
Zn-I2
batteries
(ZIB)
are
regarded
as
a
promising
energy
storage
candidate.
However,
soluble
polyiodide
shuttling
and
rampant
Zn
dendrite
growth
hamper
its
commercial
implementation.
Herein,
hetero-polyionic
hydrogel
is
designed
the
electrolyte
for
ZIBs.
On
cathode
side,
iodophilic
polycationic
(PCH)
effectively
alleviates
shuttle
effect
facilitates
redox
kinetics
of
iodine
species.
Meanwhile,
polyanionic
(PAH)
toward
metal
anode
uniformizes
Zn2+
flux
prevents
surface
corrosion
by
electrostatic
repulsion
polyiodides.
Consequently,
symmetric
cells
with
PAH
demonstrate
remarkable
cycling
stability
over
3000
h
at
1
mA
cm-2
(1
mAh
)
800
10
(5
).
Moreover,
full
PAH-PCH
deliver
low-capacity
decay
0.008
‰
per
cycle
during
18
000
cycles
8
C.
This
work
sheds
light
on
electrolytes
design
long-life
conversion-type
batteries.
ACS Energy Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(4), С. 2042 - 2050
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2023
The
commercial
implementation
of
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries
is
being
impeded
by
the
rampant
dendrite
growth
and
exacerbated
side
reactions
on
Zn
metal
anodes.
Herein,
a
60
nm
artificial
protective
layer
with
spatial
dielectric–metallic
gradient
composition
(denoted
as
GZH)
developed
via
HfO2
cosputtering.
In
this
design,
top
high
permittivity
low
electronic
conductivity
effectively
suppresses
hydrogen
evolution.
intermediate
Zn-rich
oxide
region
promotes
dendrite-free
deposition
reinforces
contact
between
sputtered
layer.
This
design
allows
stable
battery
operation
at
currents.
Symmetric
cells
Zn-GZH
exhibit
voltage
separation
over
500
h
10
mA
cm–2
cutoff
capacity
5
mAh
cm–2.
When
paired
vanadate
cathode,
full-cell
delivers
retention
around
75%
after
2000
cycles.
concept
may
apply
to
other
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(28)
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2023
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐iodine
(Zn‐I
2
)
batteries
are
promising
candidates
for
grid‐scale
energy
storage
due
to
their
safety
and
cost‐effectiveness.
However,
the
shuttle
effect
of
polyiodides,
Zn
corrosion,
accumulation
by‐products
restrict
applications.
Herein,
a
simple
vermiculite
nanosheets
(VS)
suspension
electrolyte
is
designed
simultaneous
confinement
polyiodides
stabilization
anode.
It
found
that
generation
I
5
−
as
dominant
intermediate
precipitation
reaction
between
alkaline
should
cause
irreversible
iodine
species
loss.
Benefiting
from
high
binding
silica‐oxygen
bonds
VS,
dissolved
effectively
anchored
on
surface
VS
suspended
in
bulk
suppress
effect,
which
confirmed
by
situ
Raman,
Ultraviolet‐visible
characterizations
theoretical
calculations.
Furthermore,
self‐assembly
interfacial
layer
anode
hinders
side
reactions
induced
polyiodides.
Meanwhile,
interlayer
excess
negative
charges
tend
be
compensated
2+
diffuse
layer,
serves
ion
accelerators
transferring
at
interface
immediately,
rendering
dendrite‐free
plating/stripping
behavior.
Consequently,
Zn‐I
battery
with
achieves
an
ultra‐long
lifespan
40000
cycles
negligible
capacity
decay
20
C.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(11), С. 4872 - 4925
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
review
details
past
attempts,
breakthroughs,
and
computational/characterization
methods
in
developing
metal–iodine
batteries
along
with
their
key
innovations,
deficiencies,
possible
solutions.