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.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(10), С. 4502 - 4510
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
A
new
class
of
ternary
hydrated
eutectic
electrolytes
is
designed
that
can
enable
2I
+
/I
2
/2I
−
redox
couple
four-electron
conversion
and
oriented
dendrite-free
Zn
plating/stripping
for
Zn–I
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(27)
Опубликована: Май 31, 2023
Abstract
Zn
foil
pretreatment
is
a
direct
route
to
alleviating
anode
instability
and
maintaining
high
energy
performance
in
metal
batteries.
Unfortunately,
prevailing
methods
for
achieving
an
ideal
surface
texture
do
not
enable
durable
operation
under
large
depth
of
discharge,
thus
impairing
the
utilization
ratio.
etching
more
feasible
way
control
texture,
but
this
approach
remains
relatively
unexplored.
In
study,
general
strategy
reported
engraving
aprotic
media
realize
efficient
terms
stability.
These
tests
are
performed
using
high‐valence
ions
(especially
Mo
5+
)
environment
as
key
etchant
render
homogenously‐distributed,
3D
porous
architecture
on
surface.
Comprehensive
experimental
results
theoretical
simulations
revealed
enhanced
nucleation
growth.
This
specially
designed
electrode
exhibited
long
lifespan
with
discharge
88%
symmetric
cells.
When
assembled
x
V
2
O
5
cathode,
constructed
cell
demonstrated
nearly
full
capacity
retention
even
stringent
conditions
(e.g.,
N/P
ratio
5.5).
study
demonstrates
potential
address
prototypical
issues
anodes.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(1), С. 323 - 331
Опубликована: Ноя. 16, 2023
In
this
work,
a
high-performance
host
material—the
iodine
covalent
post-functionalized
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-90
(IL-ZIF-90)
with
multifunctional
nitrogen
to
realize
intense
adsorption
of
species
was
proposed.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(2), С. 591 - 601
Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2023
A
self-expedited
Zn
2+
pump
is
constructed
to
perform
dynamic
and
rapid
replenishment
of
eliminate
the
concentration
gradients
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
even
a
high
rate.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(45)
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2023
Abstract
Zn‐I
2
batteries
have
attracted
attention
due
to
their
low
cost,
safety,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
performance
is
still
limited
by
the
irreversible
growth
of
Zn
dendrites,
hydrogen
evolution
reactions,
corrosion,
shuttle
effect
polyiodide.
In
this
work,
we
prepared
a
new
porous
polymer
(CD‐Si)
nucleophilic
reaction
β
‐cyclodextrin
with
SiCl
4
,
CD‐Si
applied
solid
electrolyte
(denoted
PEO/PVDF/CD‐Si)
solve
above‐mentioned
problems.
Through
anchoring
CD‐Si,
conductive
network
dual
transmission
channels
was
successfully
constructed.
Due
non‐covalent
effect,
ionic
conductivity
electrolytes
(SPE)
can
reach
1.64×10
−3
S
cm
−1
at
25
°C.
The
assembled
symmetrical
achieve
highly
reversible
dendrite‐free
galvanizing/stripping
(stable
cycling
for
7500
h
5
mA
−2
1200
20
).
solid‐state
battery
shows
an
ultra‐long
life
over
35,000
cycles
A
g
.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
are
performed
elucidate
working
mechanism
in
matrix.
This
work
provides
novel
strategy
towards
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(38)
Опубликована: Июль 7, 2024
Abstract
Developing
a
robust
zinc
(Zn)
anode,
free
from
Zn
dendrites
and
unwanted
side
reactions,
relies
on
designing
durable
efficient
interfacial
protection
layer.
In
this
study,
gradient
coating
technology
is
employed
to
construct
hierarchically
structured
composite
of
Sn
with
diamond‐like
carbon
(DLC/Sn‐DLC)
as
an
artificial
protective
The
DLC
framework
endows
DLC/Sn‐DLC
layer
high
stability
adaptability,
achieving
long‐term
the
anode–electrolyte
interface.
gradual‐composite
Sn,
its
Sn─O─C
interface
chemical
bonds,
facilitates
rapid
charge
transfer
offers
ample
zincophilic
sites
at
base,
promoting
uniform
2+
reduction
reaction
deposition.
Additionally,
exhibits
“lotus
effect”
favorable
hydrophobic
properties,
preventing
water‐reduced
reactions.
Leveraging
structural
design
synergistic
cooperation
DLC/Sn‐DLC@Zn
electrode
demonstrates
remarkable
plating/stripping
reversibility,
eliminating
Notably,
under
current
density
10
mA
cm
−2
,
anode‐based
symmetrical
cell
stable
operation
for
over
1550
h,
low
nucleation
overpotential
101
mV.
DLC/Sn‐DLC@Zn||Mn
3
O
4
‐CNTs
full
battery
delivers
capacity
109.8
mAh
after
5800
cycles
2
A
g
−1
pouch
shows
potential
energy
storage
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(12)
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
aqueous
rechargeable
batteries
faces
several
challenges
due
to
the
limited
stability
window
electrolytes
and
parasitic
side
reactions,
such
as
corrosion,
passivation,
gas
evolution,
co‐intercalations.
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
formed
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
plays
a
critical
role
in
determining
interfacial
properties
battery
performance.
Efforts
are
being
made
develop
effective
SEIs,
functionalize
layers,
explore
various
hybrid
that
facilitate
SEI
formation.
This
review
highlights
interphasial
structures
batteries.
First,
common
issues
encountered
by
specific
characteristics
lithium‐ion,
sodium‐ion,
zinc‐ion,
aluminum‐ion
outlined.
Then
tactics
used
improve
cycle
introduced
compared
working
principles
key
parameters
from
context
modification
discussed.
Finally,
constructive
insights
suggestions
for
developing
high‐performance
offered,
with
focus
on
formation
layer
design.
Chemical Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
an
update
on
various
strategies
and
perspectives
for
the
development
of
aqueous
zinc–iodine
batteries,
with
a
particular
emphasis
regulation
I
2
cathodes
Zn
anodes,
electrolyte
formulation
separator
modification.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(26)
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
its
abundance
of
natural
resources,
high
theoretical
capacity,
and
suitable
redox
potential
(−0.76
V
vs
SHE),
Zn
anode
has
received
extensive
attention
both
from
academy
industry.
However,
the
coexistence
H
2
O,
which
is
unfortunately
thermodynamically
unstable,
always
involves
severe
metal
corrosion,
evolution,
dendrite
growth,
resulting
in
low
reversibility
anode.
Herein,
a
phase
transfer
method
adapted
design
porous
conductive
protective
layer
on
anode,
denoted
as
(PVDF
(Polyvinylidene
fluoride)/CNTs(Carbon
Nanotubes)‐PT(phase
transfer)
@
Zn).
Based
situ
characterization,
COMSOL
simulation,
migration
energy
barrier
calculation,
it
can
be
demonstrated
that
PVDF/CNTs‐PT
effectively
inhibited
production
dendrites
side
reactions
triggered
by
achieving
uniform
deposition.
Especially,
full
picture
deposition
observed
using
computed
tomography
(CT).
The
symmetrical
cell
demonstrates
dendrite‐free
plating/stripping
possesses
much
better
cycle
stability
than
bare
Zn.
A
stable
rechargeable
battery
demoed
through
coupling
with
commercial
O
5
.
strategy
showcases
feasible
pathway
inhibit
aqueous
ion
battery,
opening
promising
avenue
for
construction
protection
layer.
