Angewandte Chemie,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
137(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
deployment
of
Zn‐ion
batteries
faces
challenges
such
as
dendrite
growth,
side
reactions
and
cathode
dissolution
in
traditional
electrolytes.
Here,
we
develop
a
highly
conductive
dynamically
ion‐sieved
electrolyte
to
simultaneously
enhance
the
Zn
metal
reversibility
suppress
dissolution.
dynamic
ion
screen
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
is
achieved
by
numerous
pyrane
rings
with
radius
3.69
Å,
which
can
selectively
facilitate
plating/stripping
insertion/extraction
process
[Zn(H
2
O)
6
]
2+
on
anode
surfaces.
As
proof
concept,
Zn//Zn
symmetric
cells
deliver
exceptional
cyclic
stability
for
over
6,800
h
ultrahigh
cumulative
plated
capacity
1.95
Ah
cm
−2
.
Zn//Na
Mn
3
O
7
exhibit
satisfactory
cycling
performance
retention
82.7
%
after
4,000
cycles,
assembled
pouch
achieve
excellent
durability.
This
work
provides
valuable
insights
into
development
electrolytes
aimed
enhancing
aqueous
batteries.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Abstract
Compared
with
Zn
2+
,
the
current
mainly
reported
charge
carrier
for
zinc
hybrid
capacitors,
small-hydrated-sized
and
light-weight
NH
4
+
is
expected
as
a
better
one
to
mediate
cathodic
interfacial
electrochemical
behaviors,
yet
has
not
been
unraveled.
Here
we
propose
an
-modulated
cationic
solvation
strategy
optimize
spatial
distribution
achieve
dynamic
/NH
co-storage
boosting
Zinc
capacitors.
Owing
hierarchical
solvated
structure
in
Zn(CF
3
SO
)
2
–NH
CF
electrolyte,
high-reactive
small-hydrate-sized
(H
O)
induce
Helmholtz
plane
reconfiguration,
thus
effectively
enhancing
density
activate
20%
capacity
enhancement.
Furthermore,
adsorbed
hydrated
ions
afford
high-kinetics
ultrastable
C‧‧‧H
(NH
storage
process
due
much
lower
desolvation
energy
barrier
compared
heavy
rigid
Zn(H
6
(5.81
vs.
14.90
eV).
Consequently,
physical
uptake
multielectron
redox
of
carbon
cathode
enable
capacitor
deliver
high
(240
mAh
g
−1
at
0.5
A
),
large-current
tolerance
(130
50
ultralong
lifespan
(400,000
cycles).
This
study
gives
new
insights
into
design
cathode–electrolyte
interfaces
toward
advanced
zinc-based
storage.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025
ConspectusZinc
metal
batteries
(ZMBs)
appear
to
be
promising
candidates
replace
lithium-ion
owing
their
higher
safety
and
lower
cost.
Moreover,
natural
reserves
of
Zn
are
abundant,
being
approximately
300
times
greater
than
those
Li.
However,
there
some
typical
issues
impeding
the
wide
application
ZMBs.
Traditional
inorganic
cathodes
exhibit
an
unsatisfactory
cycling
lifetime
because
structure
collapse
active
materials
dissolution.
Apart
from
cathodes,
organic
now
gaining
extensive
attention
as
ZMBs
sustainability,
high
environmental
friendliness,
tunable
molecule
which
make
them
usually
superior
life.
Nevertheless,
due
inferior
conductivity
materials,
mass
loading
volumetric
energy
density
still
cannot
meet
our
demands.
In
addition,
specific
working
mechanism
inorganic/organic
also
needs
further
investigation,
necessitating
use
advanced
in
situ
characterization
technologies.
Reversibility
metallic
anodes
is
crucial
determining
overall
cell
performances.
Like
Li
Na
anodes,
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
annoying
problem
for
may
penetrate
separator
cause
inner
short
circuit.
aqueous
electrolyte,
highly
reactive
H2O
molecules
easily
attack
anode,
leading
undesired
corrosion.
Furthermore,
during
operation,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
occurs,
leads
continuous
consumption
electrolytes
formation
insulating
byproducts
on
anodes.
Although
strategies
like
novel
anode
design
artificial
SEI
layer
construction
proposed
inhibit
dendrites
protect
attack,
corresponding
manufacturing
process
remains
complex.
Modifying
electrolyte
components
relatively
simple
implement
effectively
stabilizes
HER
completely
eliminated
when
exists
modified
electrolytes.
Under
such
conditions,
nonaqueous
a
solution
future
aprotic
nature
stability
with
ionic
low
compared
that
Most
previous
reviews
focus
only
individual
A
review
perspective,
focusing
system
design,
currently
lacking.In
this
Account,
we
begin
brief
overview
ZMBs,
highlighting
advantages
current
challenges.
Subsequently,
give
summary
development
(such
MnO2)
Specifically,
history
representative
modification
strategy
illustrated.
Following
this,
discussed,
along
introduction
cathodes.
Afterward,
form
additive
selection
solid
interface
(SEI)
briefed
Thereafter,
formulation
systematically
potential
Unlike
other
giving
very
detailed
information
one
aspect,
Account
offers
opportunities
challenges
faced
by
We
hope
can
provide
researchers
deeper
insights
into
encouraging
devise
effective
innovative
will
accelerate
widespread
ZMB
technology.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(46), С. 32124 - 32134
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2024
Room-temperature
sodium–sulfur
(RT
Na–S)
batteries
with
high
energy
density
and
low
cost
are
considered
promising
next-generation
electrochemical
storage
systems.
However,
their
practical
feasibility
is
seriously
impeded
by
the
shuttle
effect
of
sodium
polysulfide
(NaPSs)
resulting
from
sluggish
reaction
kinetics.
Introducing
a
suitable
catalyst
to
accelerate
conversion
NaPSs
most
used
strategy
inhibit
effect.
Traditional
catalytic
approaches
often
want
avoid
irreversible
phase
transition
at
deep
discharge.
On
contrary,
here,
we
leverage
intrinsic
structural
tunability
MoS2
in
opposite
direction
innovatively
propose
voltage
modulation
for
situ
generation
trace
Mo
single
atoms
(MoSAC)
during
first
charge–discharge
process,
leading
formation
highly
active
phases
(MoS2/MoSAC)
through
self-reconstruction.
Theoretical
calculations
reveal
that
incorporation
MoSAC
modulates
electronic
structure
d-band
center,
which
not
only
effectively
promotes
d–p
orbital
hybridization
but
also
accelerates
intermediate
desorption
bonding
transition,
dynamic
single-atom
synergistic
mechanism
enhances
adsorption
response
between
metal
site
NaPSs,
significantly
improves
sulfur
redox
(SRR),
initial
capacity
MoS2/MoSAC/CF@S
cell
0.2
A
g–1
increased
46.58%
compared
MoS2/CF@S
cell.
The
discovery
MoS2/MoSAC/CF
provides
new
insights
into
adjusting
function
disulfide
catalysts
atomic
scale,
offering
hope
development
high-specific-energy
RT
Na–S
batteries.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(9), С. 13725 - 13735
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
The
aqueous
zinc-ion
battery
(AZIB)
is
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
promising
energy
storage
solutions.
However,
its
widespread
adoption
hindered
by
challenges
such
zinc
dendrite
formation
and
undesirable
side
reactions,
primarily
caused
excess
free
water
molecules
ions.
This
study
introduces
an
ethylene
oxide
(PEO)-based
gel
electrolyte
designed
to
address
these
limitations.
By
incorporating
a
zinc-rich
ionic
conductor
(TP-Zn)
that
establishes
cross-linked
hydrogen
bond
network,
we
successfully
reduce
crystallinity
PEO
matrix
enhance
conductivity
mechanical
strength
electrolyte.
resulting
PGPS@TP-Zn
exhibits
remarkable
tensile
deformation
up
1785%.
incorporation
TP-Zn
significantly
alleviates
interfacial
between
electrode,
leading
more
uniform
ion
flux
distribution.
This,
in
turn,
improves
transport
kinetics,
high
1.32
×
10–3
S
cm–1
transference
number
0.86.
Furthermore,
Zn||Zn
symmetrical
cell
shows
exceptional
stability
when
using
PGPS@TP-Zn,
with
cycle
life
exceeding
3000
h
at
current
density
1
mA
cm–2
capacity
mAh
cm–2.
In
addition,
Zn||PGPS@TP-Zn||α-MnO2
full
maintains
retention
76.9%
even
after
1000
cycles
2
A
g–1.
Remarkably,
assembled
pouch
functions
normally
bent
maximum
angle
180
degrees.
highlights
significant
practical
advantages
design
for
advanced
AZIB
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(46)
Опубликована: Авг. 2, 2024
Regulating
the
electrical
double
layer
(EDL)
structure
can
enhance
cycling
stability
of
Zn
metal
anodes,
however,
effectiveness
this
strategy
is
significantly
limited
by
individual
additives.
Inspired
high-entropy
(HE)
concept,
we
developed
a
multicomponent
(MC)
EDL
composed
La
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
64(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
The
practical
deployment
of
Zn-ion
batteries
faces
challenges
such
as
dendrite
growth,
side
reactions
and
cathode
dissolution
in
traditional
electrolytes.
Here,
we
develop
a
highly
conductive
dynamically
ion-sieved
electrolyte
to
simultaneously
enhance
the
Zn
metal
reversibility
suppress
dissolution.
dynamic
ion
screen
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
is
achieved
by
numerous
pyrane
rings
with
radius
3.69
Å,
which
can
selectively
facilitate
plating/stripping
insertion/extraction
process
[Zn(H
Highly
stable
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries
are
of
great
importance
for
commercial
applications.
The
challenging
issues
interfacial
side
reactions
and
rampant
dendrite
growth
cause
short
circuit
premature
failure
batteries.
Herein,
a
hydrated
deep
eutectic
electrolyte
is
formulated
to
tackle
such
problems,
which
adopts
1,3-propanediol
as
cosolvent.
1,3-Propanediol
molecules
can
enter
into
the
Zn
