ACS Materials Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(5), С. 1938 - 1960
Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
increasingly
regarded
as
promising
candidates
for
large-scale
energy
storage,
because
of
their
advantageous
features
such
high
safety,
low
cost,
abundant
resources,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
challenges
persist
with
zinc
anodes,
including
issues
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
poor
long-term
cycle
stability
due
to
dendrites,
hydrogen
evolution,
passivation
reactions.
These
mainly
attributed
the
thermodynamic
instability
anodes
in
aqueous
electrolytes,
leading
a
shorter
battery
life.
The
optimization
electrolyte
structure
has
emerged
straightforward
impactful
strategy,
making
substantial
advancements
addressing
associated
systematic
manner.
This
account
undertakes
comprehensive
analysis
formation
process
interface
between
anode.
Strategies
involve
precise
regulation
Zn
nucleation
layer,
construction
situ
artificial
anode
optimization,
design
solid
interphase
(SEI)
protective
layer.
By
delving
into
these
critical
aspects,
review
aims
provide
concise
synthesis
future
outlook
on
strategies
batteries,
offering
valuable
insights
enhancing
overall
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(51)
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2023
Abstract
In
response
to
the
need
of
sustainable
development,
there
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electrical
energy
storage,
leading
a
stimulated
pursuit
advanced
batteries.
Aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
attracted
much
attention
due
their
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
environmental
friendliness.
Despite
great
efforts
made
by
researchers
in
designing
developing
high‐performance
AZIBs,
several
challenges
remain.
Particularly
Zn
anode,
growth
dendrites
occurance
various
side
reactions
significantly
hinder
advancement
AZIBs.
This
review
article
aims
discuss
principles
electrolyte's
structure
properties,
faced
AZIBs
anodesm
strategies
improve
battery
performance
through
electrolyte
modification
systematic
manner.
conclusion,
potential
future
directions
aimed
at
enhancing
stability
anodes
cathodes
are
proposed
ensure
that
research
geared
toward
achieving
realistic
targets
commercializing
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024
Aqueous
zinc
metal
batteries
(AZMBs)
are
promising
candidates
for
next-generation
energy
storage
due
to
the
excellent
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
natural
abundance,
high
theoretical
specific
capacity,
and
low
redox
potential
of
(Zn)
metal.
However,
several
issues
such
as
dendrite
formation,
hydrogen
evolution,
corrosion,
passivation
Zn
anodes
cause
irreversible
loss
active
materials.
To
solve
these
issues,
researchers
often
use
large
amounts
excess
ensure
a
continuous
supply
materials
anodes.
This
leads
ultralow
utilization
squanders
density
AZMBs.
Herein,
design
strategies
AZMBs
with
discussed
in
depth,
from
utilizing
thinner
foils
constructing
anode-free
structures
100%,
which
provides
comprehensive
guidelines
further
research.
Representative
methods
calculating
depth
discharge
different
first
summarized.
The
reasonable
modification
foil
anodes,
current
collectors
pre-deposited
Zn,
aqueous
(AF-AZMBs)
improve
then
detailed.
In
particular,
working
mechanism
AF-AZMBs
is
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
high-utilization
presented.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(46)
Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2023
The
sustained
water
consumption
and
uncontrollable
dendrite
growth
strongly
hamper
the
practical
applications
of
rechargeable
zinc
(Zn)
metal
batteries
(ZMBs).
Herein,
for
first
time,
we
demonstrate
that
trace
amount
chelate
ligand
additive
can
serve
as
a
"molecular
sieve-like"
interfacial
barrier
achieve
highly
efficient
Zn
plating/stripping.
As
verified
by
theoretical
modeling
experimental
investigations,
benzenesulfonic
acid
groups
on
molecular
not
only
facilitates
its
solubility
selective
adsorption
anode,
but
also
effectively
accelerates
de-solvation
kinetics
Zn2+
.
Meanwhile,
central
porphyrin
ring
expels
free
molecules
from
via
chemical
binding
against
hydrogen
evolution,
reversibly
releases
captured
to
endow
dendrite-free
deposition.
By
virtue
this
non-consumable
additive,
high
average
plating/stripping
efficiency
99.7
%
over
2100
cycles
together
with
extended
lifespan
suppressed
decomposition
in
Zn||MnO2
full
battery
were
achieved,
thus
opening
new
avenue
developing
durable
ZMBs.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(16)
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2024
Zn
metal,
as
one
of
the
most
promising
anode
materials
for
aqueous
batteries,
suffers
from
uncontrollable
dendrite
growth
and
water-induced
parasitic
reactions,
which
drastically
compromise
its
cycle
life
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE).
Herein,
a
nonionic
amphipathic
additive
Tween-20
(TW20)
is
proposed
that
bears
both
zincophilic
hydrophobic
units.
The
segment
TW20
preferentially
adsorbs
on
anode,
while
exposed
electrolyte
side,
forming
an
electrolyte-facing
layer
shields
active
water
molecules.
Moreover,
theoretical
calculation
experimental
results
reveal
can
induce
preferential
(002)
plane
by
adsorbing
other
facets,
enabling
dendrite-free
anodes.
Benefitting
these
advantages,
stability
reversibility
anodes
are
substantially
improved,
reflected
stable
cycling
over
2500
h
at
1.0
mA
cm
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
an
comprehensive
overview
of
various
advanced
aqueous
electrolytes
for
zinc-ion
batteries,
including
“water-in-salt”
electrolytes,
eutectic
molecular
crowding
and
hydrogel
electrolytes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(8)
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024
Abstract
The
mechanically
and
electrochemically
stable
ionically
conducting
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
is
important
for
the
stabilization
of
metal
anodes.
Since
SEIs
are
originally
absent
in
aqueous
zinc
batteries
(AZMBs),
it
very
challenging
to
suppress
water‐induced
side
reactions
dendrite
growth
Zn
anodes
(ZMAs).
Herein,
a
gradient‐structured
robust
gradient
SEI,
consisting
B,O‐inner
F,O‐exterior
layer,
situ
formed
by
hydrated
eutectic
homogeneous
reversible
deposition,
demonstrated.
Moreover,
molar
ratio
acetamide
salt
modulated
prohibit
water
activity
hydrolysis
BF
4
−
as
well
achieve
high
ionic
conductivity
owing
regulation
solvation
sheath
2+
.
Consequently,
allows
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cells
cycling
lifespan
over
4400
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
Zn||PANI
full
deliver
capacity
retention
73.2%
4000
cycles
1
A
g
−1
demonstrate
operation
low
temperatures.
This
work
provides
rational
design
corresponding
dendrite‐free
even
under
harsh
conditions.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(29)
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024
Abstract
The
advancement
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
is
often
hampered
by
the
dendritic
zinc
growth
and
parasitic
side
reactions
between
anode
electrolyte,
especially
under
extreme
temperature
conditions.
This
study
unveils
performance
decay
mechanism
anodes
in
harsh
environments,
characterized
“dead
zinc”
at
low
temperatures
aggravated
hydrogen
evolution
adverse
by‐products
elevated
temperatures.
To
address
these
issues,
a
self‐adaptive
electrolyte
(TSAE),
founded
on
competitive
coordination
principle
co‐solvent
anions,
introduced.
exhibits
dynamic
solvation
capability,
engendering
an
inorganic‐rich
solid
interface
(SEI)
while
organic
alkyl
ether‐
carbonate‐containing
SEI
self‐adaptability
significantly
enhances
across
broad
range.
A
Zn//Zn
symmetrical
cell,
based
TSAE,
showcases
reversible
plating/stripping
exceeding
16
800
h
(>700
d)
room
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
,
setting
record
lifespan.
Furthermore,
TSAE
enables
stable
operation
full
ultrawide
range
−35
to
75
°C.
work
illuminates
pathway
for
optimizing
AZIBs
fine‐tuning
interfacial
chemistry.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
34(2)
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2023
Abstract
Solid
polymer
electrolyte‐based
batteries
show
great
promise
because
of
their
safe
operating
properties,
wide
voltage
window
and
suitable
flexibility.
However,
low
ionic
conductivity,
cation
transfer
number,
weak
oxidation/reduction
resistance
mechanical
strength
limit
implementation
in
Zn
ion
batteries.
Here,
w
e
developed
a
“polymer‐in‐salt”
2+
‐conductive
solid
electrolyte
(denoted
as
70%
salt‐SPE)
constructed
by
simple
fast
phase
transition
method.
The
room‐temperature
conductivity
the
number
salt‐SPE
reaches
1.6
mS
cm
−1
0.78,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
ZnF2‐rich
inorganic/organic
hybrid
interface
is
formed,
stable
9.35
V.
In
consequence,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
continuously
cycles
over
700
hours
at
current
density
2
mA
−2
Zn||Cu
battery
runs
with
Coulombic
efficiency
>99%.
Zn||MnPBA
full
delivers
discharge
specific
capacity
109
mAh
g
room
temperature
190
60
°C.
impressive
cyclic
stability
6000
retention
80%
achieved,
which
originates
from
effectively
optimized
transport
action
dendrite‐free
plating/stripping.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(45)
Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2023
Single-ion
conductive
electrolytes
can
largely
eliminate
electrode
polarization,
reduce
the
proportion
of
anion
migration
and
inhibit
side
reactions
in
batteries.
However,
they
usually
suffer
from
insufficient
ion
conductivity
due
to
strong
interaction
between
cations
cationic
receptors.
Here
we
report
an
ultrafast
light-responsive
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COF)
with
sulfonic
acid
groups
modification
as
acrylamide
polymerization
initiator.
Benefiting
reduced
electrostatic
Zn2+
through
solvation
effects,
as-prepared
COF-based
hydrogel
electrolyte
(TCOF-S-Gel)
receives
up
27.2
mS/cm
transference
number
0.89.
In
addition,
sufficient
hydrogen
bonds
endow
single-ion
TCOF-S-Gel
have
good
water
retention
superb
mechanical
properties.
The
assembled
Zn||TCOF-S-Gel||MnO2
full
zinc-ion
battery
exhibits
high
discharge
capacity
(248
mAh/g
at
1C),
excellent
rate
capability
(90
10C)
superior
cycling
performance.
These
enviable
results
enlist
instantaneously
photocured
be
qualified
large-scaled
flexible
high-performance
quasi-solid-state
