Abstract
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
emerging
as
a
powerful
contender
in
the
realm
of
large‐scale
intermittent
energy
storage
systems,
presenting
compelling
alternative
to
existing
ion
battery
technologies.
They
harness
benefits
zinc's
high
safety,
natural
abundance,
and
favorable
electrochemical
potential
(−0.762
V
vs
Standard
hydrogen
electrode,
SHE),
alongside
an
impressive
theoretical
capacity
(820
mAh
g
−1
5655
cm
−3
).
However,
performance
ZMBs
is
impeded
by
several
challenges,
including
poor
compatibility
with
high‐loading
cathodes
persistent
side
reactions.
These
issues
intricately
linked
inherent
physicochemical
properties
anodes
(ZMAs).
Here,
this
review
delves
into
traditional
methods
ZMAs
production,
encompassing
extraction,
electrodeposition,
rolling
processes.
The
discussion
then
progresses
exploration
cutting‐edge
methodologies
designed
enhance
ZMAs.
categorized
alloying,
pre‐treatment
substrate,
advanced
electrodeposition
techniques,
development
composite
utilizing
powder.
offers
comparative
analysis
merits
drawbacks
various
optimization
strategies,
highlighting
beneficial
outcomes
achieved.
It
aspires
inspire
novel
concepts
for
advancement
innovation
next‐generation
zinc‐based
solutions.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(8), С. 3587 - 3599
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
study
achieved
dendrite-free
Zn
metal
anodes
for
Zn-ion
batteries
via
an
in
situ
generated
gradient
organic/inorganic
hybrid
solid–electrolyte
interphase
enabled
by
a
eutectic
electrolyte.
JACS Au,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(8), С. 2107 - 2116
Опубликована: Июль 25, 2023
Zn-based
aqueous
batteries
(ZABs)
hold
great
promise
for
large-scale
energy
storage
applications
due
to
the
merits
of
intrinsic
safety
and
low
cost.
Nevertheless,
thorny
issues
metallic
Zn
anodes,
including
dendrite
growth
parasitic
side
reactions,
have
severely
limited
application
ZABs.
Despite
encouraging
improvements
stabilizing
anodes
through
surface
modification,
electrolyte
optimization,
structural
design,
fundamentally
addressing
inherent
thermodynamics
kinetics
obstacles
remains
crucial
in
realizing
reliable
ZABs
with
ultrahigh
efficiency,
capacity,
cyclability.
The
target
this
perspective
is
elucidate
prominent
status
metal
anode
electrochemistry
first
from
zincophilicity
zincophobicity.
Recent
progress
critically
appraised
key
issues,
special
emphasis
on
trade-off
between
zincophilic
zincophobic
electrochemistry.
Challenges
prospects
further
exploration
a
are
presented,
which
expected
boost
in-depth
research
practical
advanced
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.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(3), С. 1255 - 1265
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Hydrogen-bond
regulating
organic/aqueous
hybrid
electrolyte
with
immobilized
H
2
O
provides
new
insights
into
realizing
high-voltage
aqueous
batteries
without
compromising
safety.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(8), С. 4826 - 4834
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
A
composite
of
trimetallic
Fe
2.1
Ni
0.2
Co
0.7
-MIL-88A
grown
on
Ti
3
C
2
T
x
MXene
nanosheets
was
successfully
synthesized
and
employed
as
a
high-performance
OER
electrocatalyst
with
low
overpotential
231
mV
at
10
mA
cm
−2
current
density
in
alkaline
media.