ABSTRACT
For
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
(AZIBs),
Zn
dendritic
growth
and
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
usually
result
in
the
severe
degradation
of
bare
anodes.
Although
alloy‐modified
anodes
can
improve
reversibility
plating/stripping
process,
regulation
alloy
components
is
too
complex
to
meet
requirements
for
large‐scale
fabrication.
Herein,
a
Ni‐Ag
bimetallic
coating
on
foils
(Ni‐Ag@Zn)
prepared
by
magnetron
co‐sputtering.
Owing
this
with
ultrathin
thickness
200
nm,
cycling
life
Ni‐Ag@Zn‐based
symmetric
cells
attains
more
than
5000
h
at
current
density
1
mA/cm
2
areal
capacity
mA
h/cm
,
exceeding
most
reported
binary/ternary‐alloy‐based
cells.
To
suppression
dendrite
HER,
mechanism
deposition
assigned
synergistic
effect,
suppressed
HER
strong
adsorption
Ag
H
ions
flatted
via
Ni/Ag
ions.
our
knowledge,
both
features
have
not
been
optimize
AZIBs.
The
present
strategy
renders
diversification
anode
modification
commercialization
high‐performance
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Hard
carbon
is
considered
an
exemplary
anode
material
for
sodium
ion
batteries
(SIBs)
due
to
its
lower
voltage
platform
and
higher
layer
spacing.
However,
the
storage
performance
of
hard
suboptimal,
initial
Coulombic
efficiency
(ICE)
low,
thus
posing
significant
challenges
practical
application.
Here,
silicon-doped
porous
successfully
synthesized
as
SIBs
through
recycling
low-cost
Wuliangye
distillers'
grains
precursor.
The
substitution
silicon
atoms
in
framework
leads
increased
interlayer
spacing,
thereby
enhancing
reversible
specific
capacity
ICE.
Additionally,
linear
control
roasting
temperature
results
production
with
a
high
surface
area
(525.23
m2
g–1).
Concomitantly,
presence
micropores
enhances
infiltration
electrolyte
facilitates
transportation
ions.
As
result,
prepared
achieves
280.6
mAh
g–1
at
20
mA
g–1,
while
maintaining
retention
102.6%
after
100
cycles.
Moreover,
full
are
assembled
examine
application
prospects
using
Mg-doped
Na0.67MnO2
cathode
anode,
delivering
281.5
rate
91.9%.
doping
strategy
proposed
this
work
provides
promising
approach
toward
commercialization
anodes
SIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
Zn‐ion
batteries
provide
a
low‐cost
energy
storage
solution
but
face
challenges
such
as
dendrite
formation
and
interface
instability,
which
become
more
pronounced
at
high
currents
capacities.
Herein,
scalable
sandwich‐structured
heterogeneous
anode
is
proposed
for
aqueous
zinc
that
integrate
three
functionally
synergistic
layers.
A
robust
3D
ZnO@C
substrate
(from
calcined
Bio‐MOF‐100,
BMC)
with
dense
nucleation
sites
guides
orderly
Zn
deposition,
while
controllable
pre‐deposited
intermediate
layer
precisely
regulates
2
⁺
flux.
An
artificial
indium‐based
protective
top‐layer
chemically
isolates
the
active
from
electrolyte,
effectively
suppresses
interfacial
corrosion,
enhances
interlayer
contact
to
minimize
impedance
maintaining
structural
integrity
during
cycling.
The
synergies
endow
symmetric
cell
an
ultra‐long
cycle
life
exceeding
2000
h
stable
plating/stripping
remarkable
depth
of
discharge
(76%)
under
current/areal
capacity
conditions
(6
mA
cm
−2
/12
mAh
).
Additionally,
BMC@Zn@In//(NH
4
)
V
10
O
25
·8H
full
battery
achieves
lifespan
5000
cycles,
BMC@Zn@In//activated
carbon
hybrid
supercapacitor
demonstrates
impressive
16
000
cycles.
This
study
identifies
mechanism
ultra‐stable
promising
applications
in
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
batteries
employing
Zinc
metal
anodes
(ZMAs)
are
considered
to
be
promising
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems.
However,
the
severe
interfacial
side
reactions
and
dendrite
growth
restrict
practical
application
of
ZMAs
in
aqueous
electrolytes.
Herein,
a
water‐insoluble
dual‐ionic
electrolyte
additive
yttrium
2,4,5‐trifluorophenylacetate
(YTFPAA)
is
developed
stabilize
ZMAs.
Notably,
ethanol‐solvated
TFPAA
−
can
capture
H
+
thus
buffer
decreased
pH
caused
by
hydrolysis
Y
3+
.
Furthermore,
dynamically
adsorb
onto
surface
through
reversible
oxidation‐reduction
reaction,
effectively
suppressing
forming
water‐poor
interface,
enhancing
reversibility
Zn
2+
deposition/stripping
redistributing
flux.
These
favorable
effects
combined
with
dynamic
electrostatic
shielding
effect
ultimately
enable
uniform
dense
deposition.
As
result,
Zn/Zn
cells
assembled
0.25YTFPAA
exhibit
an
impressive
cycle
life
2100
h
at
0.5
mA
cm
−2
–0.25
mAh
More
importantly,
V
2
O
5
/Zn
full
cell
shows
ultra‐long
up
18000
cycles
5.0
A
g
−1
This
work
highlights
rational
design
multifunctional
ionic
additives
for
stabilizing
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
ABSTRACT
Nickel‐Zinc
(Ni‐Zn)
batteries
offer
an
interesting
alternative
for
the
expanding
electrochemical
energy
storage
industry
due
to
their
high‐power
density,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
significant
reliability
challenges
such
as
capacity
fading,
self‐discharge,
thermal
instability,
electrode
degradation
detract
from
competitiveness
in
market,
hindering
widespread
adoption.
This
study
thoroughly
examines
mechanisms
approaches
improve
of
Ni‐Zn
batteries:
Starting
with
basic
chemistry,
operating
principles,
pathways,
strategies
improvement
are
explored
including
material
modification,
electrolyte
optimization,
cell
design
approaches,
management
techniques.
Advanced
characterization
methods
data
collection
assessment
discussed,
electrochemical,
structural,
spectroscopic,
situ
techniques
which
noted
ability
identify
key
areas
concern
this
chemistry.
We
further
consider
emerging
trends
novel
materials,
hybridization
other
technologies,
large‐scale
implementation,
emphasizing
need
standardized
testing
protocols.
Opportunities
integration
advanced
sensing,
fiber
Bragg
grating
(FBG)
sensors
real‐time
monitoring
anomaly
detection,
along
machine
learning
(ML)
prognostics
health
highlighted,
these
open
door
future
research
directions.
comprehensive
review
should
serve
a
resource
researchers,
engineers,
experts
aiming
advance
commercialize
dependable,
high‐performing
battery
technology
sustainable
future.
image
Dendrite
growth
limits
the
lifespan
of
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs).
The
tellurium
complex
treatment
forms
a
layer
on
zinc
anode,
suppressing
dendrite
growth.
This
enables
long-term
stable
and
high-performance
AZIBs.
Chemical Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Hydrogen
bond
chemistry
in
a
boron
nitride-polyacrylonitrile
separator
is
elucidated
through
situ
detections
with
its
effect
on
Zn
2+
desolvation
and
ion
transport,
providing
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
improved
electrochemical
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
Abstract
Challenges
including
dendrite
growth
on
Zn
anodes
and
organic
cathode
dissolution
severely
hinder
the
practical
application
of
aqueous
zinc‐organic
batteries
(AZOBs).
Herein,
a
Janus
separator
engineered
by
anchoring
SnS
2
(001)
nanosheets
onto
glass
fiber
(SnS
(001)@GF)
to
tackle
these
issues
is
prsented.
The
plane
orientation
,
compared
(100)
crystal
plane,
features
reduced
binding
energy
with
2+
lower
work
function,
enhancing
ion
diffusion,
creating
uniform
electric
field
concentration,
enabling
preferential
deposition
along
(002)
direction
rapid
kinetics,
while
concurrently
repelling
SO
4
2−
ions
through
electrostatic
repulsion.
Additionally,
hierarchical
stacking
properties
mitigate
shuttling
cathodes.
With
this
separator,
robust
SEI
layer
ZnS,
5
Sn
7
forms
surface,
further
inhibiting
dendrites
byproduct
formation.
Zn//Zn
cell
exhibits
stable
cyclability
exceeding
2100
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
.
Zn//bipolar
molecular
cathinone
(IDT)
full
battery
achieves
electrochemical
behavior
over
2250
cycles
10
A
g
−1
100%
capacity
retention
after
850
mass
loading
17
mg
Other
utilizing
dibenzo[b,i]thianthrene‐5,7,12,14–tetraone
(DTT)
5,7,12,14–pentacenetetrone
(PT)
respectively
demonstrate
significantly
enhanced
performance.
