Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
considered
to
be
one
of
the
most
promising
devices
in
next
generation
energy
storage
systems.
However,
uncontrolled
growth
Zn
dendrites
during
electroplating
leads
rapid
battery
failure,
which
hinders
wide
application
AZIBs.
In
this
work,
an
Fe
metal
interface
(FMI)
with
electric
field
regulation
is
designed
on
anode
using
a
magnetron
sputtering
technology.
The
FMI
layer
nanosheet
array
not
only
uniforms
surface
field,
but
also
adjusts
2+
ion
distribution
inhibit
2D
diffusion.
strong
orientation
relationships
enhance
reversibility
plating/stripping,
improving
structural
stability
layer.
Consequently,
FMI@Zn
symmetric
cell
exhibits
ultra‐stable
lifespan
for
over
6000
h
(Cumulative
plated
capacity,
CPC
=
15
Ah
cm
−2
)
low
voltage
hysteresis
46.4
mV
and
high
Coulombic
efficiency
99.8%
at
5
mA
.
Even
large
current
density
40
,
reaches
19.7
proposed
strategy
reveals
prospect
designing
highly
stable
anode,
applies
other
anodes
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
cost‐effectiveness
and
environmental
benefits
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
attracted
considerable
attention.
However,
practical
applications
are
hindered
by
side
processes
including
dendritic
growth
hydrogen
evolution
corrosion.
Herein,
gallium
ions
(Ga
3+
)
been
chosen
as
a
multifunctional
electrolyte
additive
to
improve
the
reversibility
(ZIBs).
Remarkably,
Ga
adhere
anode
surface,
establishing
dynamic
electrostatic
shielding
layer
that
modulates
Zn
2+
deposition
prevents
reactions.
Typically,
preferentially
adsorb
onto
(002)
(110)
planes
Zn,
facilitating
preferential
on
(100)
plane,
resulting
in
dendrites‐free
zinc
anode.
Consequently,
Zn||Zn
symmetrical
cell
with
‐modified
demonstrates
prolonged
lifespan
4000
h,
while
Zn||Ti
asymmetric
exhibits
an
impressive
coulombic
efficiency
99.12%
for
stripping
plating
at
2
mA
cm
−2
.
Additionally,
Zn||VO
maintains
high
capacity
retention
after
1500
cycles
5
A
g
−1
This
work
presents
additive,
development
durable
effect
plane
electroplating,
ensuring
free
from
dendrite
formation.
Such
discoveries
form
basis
future
investigations
into
novel
materials
propel
advancements
metal
battery
technology.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
abundant
materials,
low
production
costs,
and
safety.
However,
these
suffer
from
severe
side
reactions,
which
are
closely
associated
with
the
presence
of
a
substantial
amount
solvent
at
electrode
surfaces.
Herein,
1,4,7,10,13,16‐hexaoxacyclooctadecane
(18‐crown‐6)
is
added
electrolyte
illustrate
both
theoretically
experimentally
its
contribution
rapid
desolvation
aspect.
It
shown
that
addition
18‐crown‐6
greatly
facilitates
solvated
structure
prevents
collection
molecules
on
surface
zinc
anode,
thus
inhibiting
hydrogen
precipitation
reaction.
also
enhances
transference
number
ions,
makes
interfacial
electric
field
anode
stable
promotes
orderly
diffusion
uniform
nucleation
Zn
2+
,
inhibits
growth
dendrites.
As
result,
containing
as
additives
shows
cycle
life,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
cycled
for
nearly
1700
h
1
mA
cm
−2
showing
improvement
in
Coulombic
efficiency.
The
assembled
Zn||NH
4
V
O
10
exhibits
excellent
electrochemical
performance,
reaching
capacity
100.9
mAh
g
−1
even
after
4000
cycles
10.0
A
.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(13), С. 4794 - 4802
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
high-valence
metal
cation
Ce
4+
is
used
to
compress
the
electric
double
layer
on
Zn
electrode
surface,
which
improves
2+
deposition
overpotential
and
reduces
corrosion
rate.
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.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
Abstract
Dendrite
growth
represents
one
of
the
most
significant
challenges
that
impede
development
aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries.
Herein,
Gd
3+
ions
are
introduced
into
conventional
electrolytes
as
a
microlevelling
agent
to
achieve
dendrite-free
zinc
electrodeposition.
Simulation
and
experimental
results
demonstrate
these
preferentially
adsorbed
onto
surface,
which
enables
anodes
by
activating
effect
during
In
addition,
additives
effectively
inhibit
side
reactions
facilitate
desolvation
[Zn(H
2
O)
6
]
2+
,
leading
highly
reversible
plating/stripping.
Due
improvements,
anode
demonstrates
significantly
prolonged
cycle
life
2100
h
achieves
an
exceptional
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.72%
over
1400
cycles.
More
importantly,
Zn//NH
4
V
O
10
full
cell
shows
high
capacity
retention
rate
85.6%
after
1000
This
work
not
only
broadens
application
metallic
cations
in
battery
but
also
provides
fundamental
insights
their
working
mechanisms.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 27, 2025
Abstract
The
desolvation
of
hydrated
sodium
ions
(Na(H
2
O)
x
+
)
at
the
electrode/electrolyte
interface
is
crucial
for
aqueous
sodium‐storage
systems,
but
rational
regulation
process
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
dual
structural
engineering
strategies
electron
configuration
modulation
and
molecular
intercalation
kinetics
between
nitrogen‐doped
lamellar
carbon‐intercalated
1T‐molybdenum
disulfide
(MoS
superlattice
nanoflower
(1T‐MoS
‐NC)
Na(H
demonstrated.
synergy
cation‐π
interaction
adjustable
interlayer
structure
induced
by
NC
reduces
energy
promotes
dehydration
degree
,
thereby
providing
more
interspace
Na
accommodation.
abundant
1T
metal
phase
accelerates
charge
transfer
while
lowering
diffusion
barrier.
Benefitting
from
advantages
above,
1T‐MoS
‐NC
exhibits
superior
capacitive
deionization
performance,
including
outstanding
brackish
water
desalination
capacity
(80.9
mg
NaCl
g
−1
splendid
long‐term
stability
in
1000
L
solution
cell
voltage
1.4
V,
which
exceeds
most
state‐of‐the‐art
electrodes
under
similar
experimental
conditions.
This
finding
reveals
facilitating
effect
on
sodium‐ion
storage,
paving
way
advanced
electrochemical
ion
storage
applications.
