Toward Green and Sustainable Zinc‐Ion Batteries: The Potential of Natural Solvent‐Based Electrolytes
Small,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Abstract
Zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
for
sustainable
energy
storage,
offering
advantages
such
safety,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
conventional
aqueous
electrolytes
in
ZIBs
face
significant
challenges,
including
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
zinc
dendrite
formation,
compromising
their
cycling
stability
safety.
These
limitations
necessitate
innovative
electrolyte
solutions
to
enhance
ZIB
performance
while
maintaining
sustainability.
This
review
explores
the
potential
of
natural
solvent‐based
derived
from
renewable
biodegradable
resources.
Natural
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DES),
bio‐ionic
liquids,
biomass‐derived
organic
compounds
present
unique
advantages,
wider
electrochemical
window,
reduced
HER
activity,
controlled
deposition.
Examples
include
DESs
based
on
choline
chloride
(ChCl),
glycerol‐based
systems,
γ‐valerolactone
(GVL)
aloe
vera,
demonstrating
improved
suppression.
Despite
promise,
challenges
high
viscosity,
scalability
remain
critical
barriers
commercialization.
underscores
need
further
research
optimize
solvent
formulations,
Zn
anode
compatibility,
integrate
these
systems
into
practical
applications.
By
addressing
can
pave
way
safer,
high‐performance,
environmentally
ZIBs,
particularly
large‐scale
storage
systems.
Язык: Английский
Regulating Zn2+ solvation structure in eutectic electrolytes for rechargeable zinc batteries
Matter,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
8(2), С. 101917 - 101917
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Cellulose Reinforced Eutectogel Electrolyte for Flexible Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(14), С. 6003 - 6012
Опубликована: Июль 12, 2024
Low-Cost “Water in Deep-Eutectic-Solvent” and Eutectogel Electrolytes for Long-Life High-Voltage Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Knowledge-driven eutectic electrolyte design for Zn-ion batteries
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 161712 - 161712
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Low-cost “water in deep-eutectic-solvent” and eutectogel electrolytes for high-performance zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors
Journal of Energy Storage,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
128, С. 117179 - 117179
Опубликована: Май 29, 2025
Язык: Английский
Solvation Dynamics and Microheterogeneity in Deep Eutectic Solvents
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024
Deep
eutectic
solvents
have
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
their
unique
properties
and
potential
replace
conventional
in
diverse
applications,
such
as
catalysis,
energy
storage,
green
chemistry.
However,
despite
broad
use,
the
microscopic
mechanisms
governing
solvation
dynamics
role
of
hydrogen
bonding
deep
remain
insufficiently
understood.
In
this
article,
we
present
our
contributions
toward
unravelling
micro
heterogeneity
within
by
combining
vibrational
Stark
spectroscopy
two-dimensional
infrared
with
molecular
simulations.
Our
findings
demonstrate
how
composition,
constituents,
addition
water
significantly
influence
heterogeneous
network
solvent
these
systems.
These
insights
provide
valuable
guidance
for
design
next-generation
tailored
specific
applications.
By
integrating
experimental
computational
approaches,
work
sheds
light
on
intricate
relationship
between
nanostructure
solvents,
ultimately
paving
way
innovative
advances
design.
Язык: Английский
Characterization of Manganese Acetate Hydrate Solutions and Their Potential Use for Energy Storage Applications
Batteries & Supercaps,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(4)
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2024
Abstract
While
there
have
been
numerous
studies
on
the
use
of
manganese
acetate
for
electrode
manufacture,
scarce
reports
exist
utility
electrolytes
energy
storage
applications.
This
study
provides
a
comprehensive
understanding
thermal,
volumetric,
and
transport
properties
hydrate
solutions
highlights
their
potential
in
Noteworthy
thermal
behaviours,
phase
transitions,
strong
interactions
between
cations,
anions,
water
molecules
are
observed.
Transport
reveal
salt
concentration‘s
impact
(0.4–3.9
mol
L
−1
)
viscosity
conductivity,
with
higher
concentrations
(>2.5
indicating
increased
interaction.
The
non‐Arrhenius
behaviour
conductivity
is
elucidated
using
Vogel‐Fulcher‐Tammann
model,
accentuating
unique
these
compared
to
other
aqueous
due
role
ligands.
formulated
two‐electrode
symmetric
supercapacitors
exhibit
pseudocapacitive
behaviour,
reversible
redox
reactions
(Mn
2+
/Mn
3+
),
concentration‐dependent
specific
capacitance.
Manganese
as
an
electrolyte
leads
dioxide
deposition,
its
concentration
affecting
Molecular
simulations
support
observed
electrochemical
performance,
emphasizing
Mn
‐acetate
complexation.
Long‐term
cycling
experiments
demonstrate
stability
over
2000
cycles,
stable
capacitance
130
F
g
gradual
coulombic
efficiency
decrease
(~97
%).
results
this
work
underscore
stable,
effective
green
Язык: Английский
Computational Study of Molecular Interactions in ZnCl2(urea)2 Crystals as Precursors for Deep Eutectic Solvents
Crystals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(7), С. 641 - 641
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
Deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
are
now
enjoying
an
increased
scientific
interest
due
to
their
interesting
properties
and
growing
range
of
possible
applications.
Computational
methods
at
the
forefront
deciphering
structure
dynamics.
Type
IV
DESs,
composed
metal
chloride
a
hydrogen
bond
donor,
among
less
studied
systems
when
it
comes
understanding
molecular
level.
An
important
example
such
is
zinc
chloride–urea
DES,
already
used
in
chemical
synthesis,
others.
In
this
paper,
ZnCl2(urea)2
crystal
from
point
view
its
structure,
infrared
spectrum,
intermolecular
interactions
using
periodic
density
functional
theory
non-covalent
analysis.
The
two
main
structural
motifs
found
strongly
hydrogen-bonded
urea
dimer
assisted
by
anions
tetrahedral
Zn(II)
coordination
complex.
interlocking
parallel
planes
connected
via
cations.
spectrum
lengths
suggest
partially
covalent
character
Zn−Cl
bonds.
present
analysis
has
far-reaching
implications
for
liquid
ZnCl2–urea
explaining
fluidity,
expected
microstructure,
low
conductivity,
Язык: Английский