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Du H, Liang R, Ji X, Li J, Liu C, Cheng S. Fabrication of Self-Assembled Graphene Oxide Film and Its Application in Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39353177 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c12672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Fabrication of well-dispersed thin graphene oxide (GO) films (GOFs) has always been a challenge. Herein, a quick preparation method for GOFs was developed using our homemade GO with a large lateral size. The film can be prepared in less than 2 h via a metal framework-induced self-assembly process. The thickness of the films can be as thin as ∼15.5 μm, which will be thinner with compression. When it is used as a flexible modification layer on the Zn metal for aqueous Zn-ion batteries, Zn can grow along the [010] direction in plane and stack orderly along the [002] direction even on the Cu substrate with GOF through epitaxial plating owing to negligible lattice mismatch between the (002) plane of Zn and the hexagonal ring [also (002) plane for graphite] of GO. Meanwhile, the rich O groups on the GO film can provide abundant zincophilic points and promote uniform distribution of Zn2+ around the anode. Finally, dendrite-free and dense Zn stripping/plating can be achieved and well remained. The GOF@Zn symmetric cell reveals long cyclic stability of 1300 h at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mA h cm-2. It still can remain at 350 h even at a very high current density of 10 mA cm-2 accompanied by a high areal capacity of 10 mA h cm-2. With the same plating amount of 5 mA h cm-2, the thickness of the plated Zn is only ∼10 μm with GOF modification, very close to the theoretical value of 8.54 μm, much thinner than that without GOF (∼18 μm), indicating very dense deposition. Full cells assembled with the GOF@Zn anode and the MnO2 cathode exhibit a capacity retention rate of 71% over 1000 cycles at 0.7 A g-1, showing much better cycling performance than that using bare Zn.
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- Heliang Du
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Automation, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Butko AV, Butko VY, Kumzerov YA. Dirac Electrons with Molecular Relaxation Time at Electrochemical Interface between Graphene and Water. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10083. [PMID: 39337568 PMCID: PMC11432520 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251810083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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The time dynamics of charge accumulation at the electrochemical interface between graphene and water is important for supercapacitors, batteries, and chemical and biological sensors. By using impedance spectroscopy, we have found that measured capacitance (Cm) at this interface with the gate voltage Vgate ≈ 0.1 V follows approximate laws Cm~T1.2 and Cm~T0.11 (T is Vgate period) in frequency ranges (1000-50,000) Hz and (0.02-300) Hz, respectively. In the first range, this dependence demonstrates that the interfacial capacitance (Cint) is only partially charged during the charging period. The observed weaker frequency dependence of the measured capacitance (Cm) at frequencies below 300 Hz is primarily determined by the molecular relaxation of the double-layer capacitance (Cdl) and by the graphene quantum capacitance (Cq), and it also implies that Cint is mostly charged. We have also found a voltage dependence of Cm below 10 Hz, which is likely related to the voltage dependence of Cq. The observation of this effect only at low frequencies indicates that Cq relaxation time is much longer than is typical for electron processes, probably due to Dirac cone reconstruction from graphene electrons with increased effective mass as a result of their quasichemical bonding with interfacial molecular charges.
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- Alexey V Butko
- Ioffe Institute, Polytechnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Ioffe Institute, Polytechnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Ioffe Institute, Polytechnicheskaya 26, 194021 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Lin H, Cai S, Li L, Ma Z, Wang X, Liang S, Fang G, Xiao M, Luo Z. Zincophile Zn 2+ Conductor Regulation by Ultrathin Nano MoO 3 Coating for Dendrite-Free Zn Anode. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2401096. [PMID: 39268791 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202401096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Aqueous battery with nonflammable and instinctive safe properties has received great attention. However, issues related to Zn anode such as side reactions and rampant dendrite growth hinder the long-term circulation of AZMBs. Herein, an ultrathin(35 nm) MoO3 coating is deposited on the Zn anode by means of vacuum vapor deposition for the first time. Due to the peculiar layer structure of MoO3, insertion of Zn2+ in ZnxMoO3 acts as Zn2+ ion conductor, which regulates Zn2+ deposition in an ordered manner. Additionally, the MoO3 coating can also inhibit the hydrogen evolution and corrosion reactions at the interface. Therefore, both Zn//MoO3@Cu asymmetric battery and Zn symmetric battery cells manage to deliver satisfactory electrochemical performances. The symmetric cell assembled with MoO3@Zn shows a significant long cycle life of more than 1600 h at a current density of 2 mA cm-2. Meanwhile, the MoO3@Zn//Cu asymmetric cell exhibits an ultrahigh Zn deposition/stripping efficiency of 99.82% after a stable cycling of 650 h at 2 mA cm-2. This study proposes a concept of "zincophile Zn2+ conductor regulation" to dictate Zn electrodeposition and broadens novel design of vacuum evaporation for nano MoO3 modified Zn anodes.
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- Haisheng Lin
- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- School of Science, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha, 410205, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Key Materials of New Energy Storage Battery, National Base for International Science & Technology Cooperation, Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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Bavdane PP, Madiyan P, Bora DK, Nikumbe DY, Nagarale RK. Resilient and Reversible Phosphotungstic Acid Passivated Zinc Anode. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:17500-17509. [PMID: 39102286 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) present a compelling solution for grid-scale energy storage, which is crucial for integrating renewable energy resources into the electric infrastructure. The cycling stability of ZIBs hinges on the electrochemical reversibility of the zinc anode, which is often compromised by corrosion and dendritic zinc deposition. Here, we present a straightforward surface passivation strategy that significantly enhances the cycling stability of zinc anodes. By immersing zinc in a solution of phosphotungstic acid, we promoted the dominance of the 002 plane of zinc's hexagonal structure. This process facilitates the creation of a uniform nucleation and protective layer on the native zinc surface, resulting in a more uniform plating-stripping process and increased corrosion resistance. In symmetric cells, the passivated zinc exhibits a capacity retention of 68.7% after 1000 cycles at a current density of 1.0 Ag1-, whereas untreated zinc anodes retain only 7.4% of capacity under identical conditions. In full cell zinc iodine batteries employing the passivated zinc anode, over 1000 stable charge-discharge cycles were achieved at a current density of 20 mA cm-2, with approximately 96% Coulombic efficiency (CE), 86% voltage efficiency (VE), and 82% energy efficiency (EE). This study demonstrates a promising pathway for the construction and upscaling of flow batteries with high capacity and low cost.
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- Priyanka P Bavdane
- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, Gujarat, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, Gujarat, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, Gujarat, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, Gujarat, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, Gujarat, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Zeng G, Li Z, Jiang S, Zhou W. Carbonized Ganoderma Lucidum/V 2O 3 Composites as a Superior Cathode for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2024; 29:3688. [PMID: 39125092 PMCID: PMC11314629 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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In response to the suboptimal electrochemical performance of low-valence vanadium oxides, Ganoderma lucidum biomass-derived carbon@V2O3 (V2O3@CGL) composites were prepared by evaporative self-assembly technology and high-temperature calcination. In the prepared composites, V2O3 effectively encapsulates CGL, serving as a support for V2O3 and enhancing electrical conductivity and structural stability. This results in improved overall performance for the composites. They revealed satisfactory electrochemical properties when assembled in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). The preliminary discharge specific capacity of the V2O3@CGL-2 (VOCG-2) composite electrode reached 407.87 mAh g-1 at 0.05 A g-1. After 1000 cycles, the capacity retention is 93.69% at 3 A g-1. This research underscores the feasibility of employing V2O3 and abundantly available biomass for high-performance AZIB cathodes.
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- Guilin Zeng
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, China;
- College of Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, China;
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China;
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, China;
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Yuan J, Shi Y, Bian W, Wu H, Chen Y, Zhou C, Chen X, Zhang W, Shen H. Hydrous Molybdenum Oxide Coating of Zinc Metal Anode via the Facile Electrodeposition Strategy and Its Performance Improvement Mechanisms for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2024; 29:3229. [PMID: 38999181 PMCID: PMC11243360 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29133229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are widely recognized as highly promising energy storage devices because of their inherent characteristics, including superior safety, affordability, eco-friendliness, and various other benefits. However, the significant corrosion of the zinc metal anode, side reactions occurring between the anode and electrolyte, and the formation of zinc dendrites significantly hinder the practical utilization of ZIBs. Herein, we utilized an electrodeposition method to apply a unique hydrous molybdenum oxide (HMoOx) layer onto the surface of the zinc metal anode, aiming to mitigate its corrosion and side reactions during the process of zinc deposition and stripping. In addition, the HMoOx layer not only improved the hydrophilicity of the zinc anode, but also adjusted the migration of Zn2+, thus facilitating the uniform deposition of Zn2+ to reduce dendrite formation. A symmetrical cell with the HMoOx-Zn anode displayed reduced-voltage hysteresis (80 mV at 2.5 mA/cm2) and outstanding cycle stability after 3000 cycles, surpassing the performance of the uncoated Zn anode. Moreover, the HMoOx-Zn anode coupled with a γ-MnO2 cathode created a considerably more stable rechargeable full battery compared to the bare Zn anode. The HMoOx-Zn||γ-MnO2 full cell also displayed excellent cycling stability with a charge/discharge-specific capacity of 129/133 mAh g-1 after 300 cycles. In summary, this research offers a straightforward and advantageous approach that can significantly contribute to the future advancements in rechargeable ZIBs.
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- Jianwei Yuan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China
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Wu Y, Fan Q, Liu L, Chen X, Huang S, Xu J. A Protective Layer of UIO-66/Reduced Graphene Oxide to Stabilize Zinc-Metal Anodes toward High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:34020-34029. [PMID: 38961571 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries with a Zn anode hold great promise as promising candidates for advanced energy storage systems. The construction of protective layer coatings on Zn anode is an effective way to suppress the growth of Zn dendrites and water-induced side reactions. Herein, we reported a series of UIO-66 materials with different concentrations of reduced graphene oxide (rG) coated onto the surface of Zn foil (Zn@UIO-66/rGx; x = 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2). Benefiting from the synergistic effect of UIO-66 and rG, symmetric cells with Zn@UIO-66/rGx (x = 0.1) electrodes exhibit excellent reversibility (e.g., long cycling life over 1100 h at 1 mA cm-2/1 mAh cm-2) and superior rate capability (e.g., over 1100 and 400 h at 5 mA cm-2/2.5 mAh cm-2 and 10 mA cm-2/5 mAh cm-2, respectively). When the Zn@UIO-66/rG0.1 anode was paired with the NaV3O8·1.5H2O (NVO) cathode, the Zn@UIO-66/rG0.1||NVO cell also delivered a high reversible capacity of 189.9 mAh g-1 with an initial capacity retention of 61.3% after 500 cycles at 1 A g-1, compared to the bare Zn||NVO cell with only 92 cycles.
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- Yuheng Wu
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- School of Environment and Energy, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Technology and Equipment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- School of Environment and Energy, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Technology and Equipment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- School of Environment and Energy, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Technology and Equipment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- School of Environment and Energy, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Technology and Equipment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- School of Environment and Energy, National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Technology and Equipment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Liu F, Zhang Y, Liu H, Zhang S, Yang J, Li Z, Huang Y, Ren Y. Advances of Nanomaterials for High-Efficiency Zn Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16063-16090. [PMID: 38868937 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices due to their outstanding safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. However, the practical application of zinc metal anodes (ZMAs) faces significant challenges, such as dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction, corrosion, and passivation. Fortunately, the rapid rise of nanomaterials has inspired solutions for addressing these issues associated with ZMAs. Nanomaterials with unique structural features and multifunctionality can be employed to modify ZMAs, effectively enhancing their interfacial stability and cycling reversibility. Herein, an overview of the failure mechanisms of ZMAs is presented, and the latest research progress of nanomaterials in protecting ZMAs is comprehensively summarized, including electrode structures, interfacial layers, electrolytes, and separators. Finally, a brief summary and optimistic perspective are given on the development of nanomaterials for ZMAs. This review provides a valuable reference for the rational design of efficient ZMAs and the promotion of large-scale application of AZIBs.
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- Fangyan Liu
- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Centre for Neutron Scattering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Wei S, Wang Y, Chen S, Song L. Structure regulation and synchrotron radiation investigation of cathode materials for aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7848-7869. [PMID: 38817580 PMCID: PMC11134340 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00292j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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In view of the advantages of low cost, environmental sustainability, and high safety, aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are widely expected to hold significant promise and increasingly infiltrate various applications in the near future. The development of AZIBs closely relates to the properties of cathode materials, which depend on their structures and corresponding dynamic evolution processes. Synchrotron radiation light sources, with their rich advanced experimental methods, serve as a comprehensive characterization platform capable of elucidating the intricate microstructure of cathode materials for AZIBs. In this review, we initially examine available cathode materials and discuss effective strategies for structural regulation to boost the storage capability of Zn2+. We then explore the synchrotron radiation techniques for investigating the microstructure of the designed materials, particularly through in situ synchrotron radiation techniques that can track the dynamic evolution process of the structures. Finally, the summary and future prospects for the further development of cathode materials of AZIBs and advanced synchrotron radiation techniques are discussed.
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- Shiqiang Wei
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
- Zhejiang Institute of Photonelectronics Jinhua 321004 Zhejiang P. R. China
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Farooq A, Zhao R, Han X, Yang J, Hu Z, Wu C, Bai Y. Towards Superior Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: The Insights of Artificial Protective Interfaces. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202301942. [PMID: 38735842 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) with metallic Zn anode have the potential for large-scale energy storage application due to their cost-effectiveness, safety, environmental-friendliness, and ease of preparation. However, the concerns regarding dendrite growth and side reactions on Zn anode surface hamper the commercialization of AZIBs. This review aims to give a comprehensive evaluation of the protective interphase construction and provide guidance to further improve the electrochemical performance of AZIBs. The failure behaviors of the Zn metal anode including dendrite growth, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution are analyzed. Then, the applications and mechanisms of the constructed interphases are introduced, which are classified by the material species. The fabrication methods of the artificial interfaces are summarized and evaluated, including the in-situ strategy and ex-situ strategy. Finally, the characterization means are discussed to give a full view for the study of Zn anode protection. Based on the analysis of this review, a stable and high-performance Zn anode could be designed by carefully choosing applied material, corresponding protective mechanism, and appropriate construction technique. Additionally, this review for Zn anode modification and construction techniques for anode protection in AZIBs may be helpful in other aqueous metal batteries with similar problems.
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- Asad Farooq
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, PR China
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Liu Z, Li G, Xi M, Huang Y, Li H, Jin H, Ding J, Zhang S, Zhang C, Guo Z. Interfacial Engineering of Zn Metal via a Localized Conjugated Layer for Highly Reversible Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319091. [PMID: 38308095 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are regarded as promising and efficient energy storage systems owing to remarkable safety and satisfactory capacity. Nevertheless, the instability of zinc metal anodes, characterized by issues such as dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions, poses a significant barrier to widespread applications. Herein, we address this challenge by designing a localized conjugated structure comprising a cyclic polyacrylonitrile polymer (CPANZ), induced by a Zn2+-based Lewis acid (zinc trifluoromethylsulfonate) at a temperature of 120 °C. The CPANZ layer on the Zn anode, enriched with appropriate pyridine nitrogen-rich groups (conjugated cyclic -C=N-), exhibits a notable affinity for Zn2+ with ample deposition sites. This zincophilic skeleton not only serves as a protective layer to guide the deposition of Zn2+ but also functions as proton channel blocker, regulating the proton flux to mitigate the hydrogen evolution. Additionally, the strong adhesion strength of the CPANZ layer guarantees its sustained protection to the Zn metal during long-term cycling. As a result, the modified zinc electrode demonstrates long cycle life and high durability in both half-cell and pouch cells. These findings present a feasible approach to designing high performance aqueous anodes by introducing a localized conjugated layer.
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- Zhenjie Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Anhui Graphene Engineering Laboratory, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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Li L, Yue S, Jia S, Wang C, Zhang D. Recent Advances in Graphene-Based Materials for Zinc-Ion Batteries. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300341. [PMID: 38180284 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are a promising alternative for large-scale energy storage due to their advantages of environmental protection, low cost, and intrinsic safety. However, the utilization of their full potential is still hindered by the sluggish electrode reaction kinetics, poor structural stability, severe Zn dendrite growth, and narrow electrochemical stability window of the whole battery. Graphene-based materials with excellent physicochemical properties hold great promise for addressing the above challenges foe ZIBs. In this review, the energy storage mechanisms and challenges faced by ZIBs are first discussed. Key issues and recent progress in design strategies for graphene-based materials in optimizing the electrochemical performance of ZIBs (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator and current collector) are then discussed. Finally, some potential challenges and future research directions of graphene-based materials in high-performance ZIBs are proposed for practical applications.
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- Le Li
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Industrial Automation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China E-mail: addresses
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Industrial Automation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China E-mail: addresses
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Industrial Automation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China E-mail: addresses
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China
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Li B, Zeng Y, Zhang W, Lu B, Yang Q, Zhou J, He Z. Separator designs for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:688-703. [PMID: 38238207 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are attracting worldwide attention due to their multiple merits such as extreme safety, low cost, feasible assembly, and environmentally friendly enabled by water-based electrolytes. At present, AZIBs have experienced systematic advances in battery components including cathode, anode, and electrolyte, whereas research involving separators is insufficient. The separator is the crucial component of AZIBs through providing ion transport, forming contact with electrodes, serving as a container for electrolyte, and ensuring the efficient battery operation. Considering this great yet ignored significance, it is timely to present the latest advances in design strategies, the systematic classification and summary of separators. We summarize the separator optimization strategies mainly along two approaches including the modification of the frequently used glass fiber and the exploitation of new separators. The advantages and disadvantages of the two strategies are analyzed from the material types and the characteristics of different strategies. The effects and mechanisms of various materials on regulating the uniform migration and deposition of Zn2+, balancing the excessively concentrated nucleation points, inhibiting the growth of dendrites, and the occurrence of side reactions were discussed using confinement, electric field regulation, ion interaction force, desolvation, etc. Finally, potential directions for further improvement and development of AZIBs separators are proposed, aiming at providing helpful guidance for this booming field.
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- Bin Li
- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063009, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063009, China.
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Li L, Zhang Y, Du C, Zhou X, Xiong H, Wang G, Lu X. Achieving stable Zn metal anode via a hydrophobic and Zn 2+-conductive amorphous carbon interface. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:644-652. [PMID: 38071813 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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High security and low cost enable aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) with huge application potential in large-scale energy storage. Nevertheless, the loathsome dendrite and side reactions of Zn anode are harmful to the cycling lifespan of AZIBs. Here, a new type of thin amorphous carbon (AC) interface layer (∼100 nm in thickness) is in-situ constructed on the Zn foil (Zn@AC) via a facile low-temperature chemical vapor deposition (LTCVD) method, which owns a hydrophobic peculiarity and a high Zn2+ transference rate. Moreover, this AC coating can homogenize the surface electric field and Zn2+ flux to realize the uniform deposition of Zn. Consequently, dendrite growth and side reactions are concurrently mitigated. Symmetrical cell achieves a dendrite-free Zn plating/stripping over 500 h with a low overpotential of 31 mV at 1 mA cm-2/1 mAh cm-2. Of note, the full cell with a MnO2/CNT cathode harvests a capacity retention of 70.0 % after 550 cycles at 1 A/g. In addition, the assembled flexible quasi-solid-state AZIBs display a stable electrochemical performance under deformation conditions and maintain a capacity of 76.5 mAh/g at 5 A/g after 300 cycles. This innovative amorphous carbon layer is expected to provide a new insight into stabilizing Zn anode.
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- Lianrui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China.
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- The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Zou W, Deng W, Li C, Huang C, Chen Y, Zhu R, Zhu J, Xu Y, Li R. Engineering Interfacial Fast Ion Channels toward Highly Stable Zn Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:6623-6631. [PMID: 38261021 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is hindered by dendrites and side reactions, such as interfacial byproducts, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution. The construction of an artificial interface protective layer on the surface of the zinc anode has been extensively researched due to its strong operability and potential for large-scale application. In this study, we have designed an organic hydrophobic hybrid inorganic intercalation composite coating to achieve stable Zn2+ plating/stripping. The hydrophobic poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) effectively prevents direct contact between free water and the zinc anode, thereby mitigating the risk of dendrite formation. Simultaneously, the inorganic layer of vanadium phosphate (VOPO4·2H2O) after the insertion of polyaniline (PA) establishes a robust ion channel for facilitating rapid transport of Zn2+, thus promoting uniform electric field distribution and reducing concentration polarization. As a result, the performance of the modified composite PVDF/PA-VOP@Zn anode exhibited significant enhancement compared with that of the bare zinc anode. The assembled symmetric cell exhibits an exceptionally prolonged lifespan of 3070 h at a current density of 1 mA cm-2, while the full battery employing KVO as the cathode demonstrates a remarkable capability to undergo 2000 cycles at 5 A g-1 with a capacity retention rate of 78.2%. This study offers valuable insights into the anodic modification strategy for AZIBs.
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- Wenxia Zou
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Kim HJ, Kim S, Kim S, Kim S, Heo K, Lim JH, Yashiro H, Shin HJ, Jung HG, Lee YM, Myung ST. Gold-Nanolayer-Derived Zincophilicity Suppressing Metallic Zinc Dendrites and Its Efficacy in Improving Electrochemical Stability of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308592. [PMID: 37951603 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Herein, an Au-coating layer adjusted on the surface of a Zn metal electrode that effectively suppresses the dendrite growth as well as the mechanisms underlying the dendrite suppression as a result of the zincophilic character of Au is introduced. For the Au-coated Zn metal symmetric cell, uniform deposition of Zn-derived compounds was revealed by operando synchrotron tomography. Microscopic studies demonstrate that the Au-coating layer is induced to form a new Zn-Au alloy during the initial Zn deposition, resulting in stabilized long-term stripping/plating of Zn via the 'embracing effect' that intimately accommodates Zn deposition for further cycles. This property supports the successful operation of symmetrical cells up to 50 mA cm-2 . According to Zn electrodeposition simulation, it is verified that the suppression of dendrite growth is responsible for the electro-conducting Au nanolayer that uniformly distributes the electric field and protects the Zn electrode from corrosion, ultimately promoting uniform Zn growth. The compatibility of the Au-coating layer for full cell configuration is verified using NaV3 O8 as a cathode material over 1 000 cycles. This finding provides a new pathway for the enhancement of the electrochemical performance of ZIBs by suppressing the dendritic growth of Zn by means of a zincophilic Au nanolayer.
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- Hee Jae Kim
- Hybrid Materials Research Center, Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering & Sejong Battery Institute, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Hybrid Materials Research Center, Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering & Sejong Battery Institute, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, South Korea
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- Hybrid Materials Research Center, Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering & Sejong Battery Institute, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Hybrid Materials Research Center, Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering & Sejong Battery Institute, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, 80 Jigokro-127-beongil, Nam-gu Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Iwate University, 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate, 020-8551, Japan
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- Center for Energy Storage Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, South Korea
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- Center for Energy Storage Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, South Korea
- KIST-SKKU Carbon-Neutral Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea
- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, South Korea
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- Hybrid Materials Research Center, Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering & Sejong Battery Institute, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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Xu J, Li H, Jin Y, Zhou D, Sun B, Armand M, Wang G. Understanding the Electrical Mechanisms in Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries: From Electrostatic Interactions to Electric Field Regulation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309726. [PMID: 37962322 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Aqueous Zn metal batteries are considered as competitive candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to their excellent safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, the inevitable dendrite growth, severe hydrogen evolution, surface passivation, and sluggish reaction kinetics of Zn metal anodes hinder the practical application of Zn metal batteries. Detailed summaries and prospects have been reported focusing on the research progress and challenges of Zn metal anodes, including electrolyte engineering, electrode structure design, and surface modification. However, the essential electrical mechanisms that significantly influence Zn2+ ions migration and deposition behaviors have not been reviewed yet. Herein, in this review, the regulation mechanisms of electrical-related electrostatic repulsive/attractive interactions on Zn2+ ions migration, desolvation, and deposition behaviors are systematically discussed. Meanwhile, electric field regulation strategies to promote the Zn2+ ions diffusion and uniform Zn deposition are comprehensively reviewed, including enhancing and homogenizing electric field intensity inside the batteries and adding external magnetic/pressure/thermal field to couple with the electric field. Finally, future perspectives on the research directions of the electrical-related strategies for building better Zn metal batteries in practical applications are offered.
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- Jing Xu
- Research Center of Grid Energy Storage and Battery Application, School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Research Center of Grid Energy Storage and Battery Application, School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Research Center of Grid Energy Storage and Battery Application, School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE) Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01510, Spain
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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Prabhakar Vattikuti SV, Shim J, Rosaiah P, Mauger A, Julien CM. Recent Advances and Strategies in MXene-Based Electrodes for Supercapacitors: Applications, Challenges and Future Prospects. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:62. [PMID: 38202517 PMCID: PMC10780966 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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With the growing demand for technologies to sustain high energy consumption, supercapacitors are gaining prominence as efficient energy storage solutions beyond conventional batteries. MXene-based electrodes have gained recognition as a promising material for supercapacitor applications because of their superior electrical conductivity, extensive surface area, and chemical stability. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the recent progress and strategies in the development of MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors. It covers various synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and performance parameters of these electrodes. The review also highlights the current challenges and limitations, including scalability and stability issues, and suggests potential solutions. The future outlooks and directions for further research in this field are also discussed, including the creation of new synthesis methods and the exploration of novel applications. The aim of the review is to offer a current and up-to-date understanding of the state-of-the-art in MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors and to stimulate further research in the field.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (S.V.P.V.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai 602105, India;
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmologie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR-CNRS 7590, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France;
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmologie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR-CNRS 7590, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France;
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Kim JS, Heo SW, Lee SY, Lim JM, Choi S, Kim SW, Mane VJ, Kim C, Park H, Noh YT, Choi S, van der Laan T, Ostrikov KK, Park SJ, Doo SG, Han Seo D. Utilization of 2D materials in aqueous zinc ion batteries for safe energy storage devices. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:17270-17312. [PMID: 37869772 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03468b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable battery has been an intense topic of research recently due to the significant safety issues of conventional Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Amongst the various candidates of aqueous batteries, aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) hold great promise as a next generation safe energy storage device due to its low cost, abundance in nature, low toxicity, environmental friendliness, low redox potential, and high theoretical capacity. Yet, the promise has not been realized due to their limitations, such as lower capacity compared to traditional LIB, dendrite growth, detrimental degradation of electrode materials structure as ions intercalate/de-intercalate, and gas evolution/corrosion at the electrodes, which remains a significant challenge. To address the challenges, various 2D materials with different physiochemical characteristics have been utilized. This review explores fundamental physiochemical characteristics of widely used 2D materials in AZIBs, including graphene, MoS2, MXenes, 2D metal organic framework, 2D covalent organic framework, and 2D transition metal oxides, and how their characteristics have been utilized or modified to address the challenges in AZIBs. The review also provides insights and perspectives on how 2D materials can help to realize the full potential of AZIBs for next-generation safe and reliable energy storage devices.
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- Jun Sub Kim
- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
- The School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, SungKyunKwan University, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si 2066, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Green Energy Institute, Mokpo-Si, Jeollanam-do 58656, Republic of Korea.
- AI & Energy Research Center, Korea Photonics Technology Institute, South Korea
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- Korea Conformity Laboratories, Gwangju-Jeonnam Center, Yeosu, 59631, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Conformity Laboratories, Gwangju-Jeonnam Center, Yeosu, 59631, Republic of Korea
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- Ulsan Advanced Energy Technology R&D Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Ulsan 44776, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Physics and QUT Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Energy Materials & Devices, Department of Energy Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju-si (58217), Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea.
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Wang D, Lv D, Peng H, Wang C, Liu H, Yang J, Qian Y. Solvation Modulation Enhances Anion-Derived Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Deep Cycling of Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310290. [PMID: 37522818 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Stable Zn anodes with a high utilization efficiency pose a challenge due to notorious dendrite growth and severe side reactions. Therefore, electrolyte additives are developed to address these issues. However, the additives are always consumed by the electrochemical reactions over cycling, affecting the cycling stability. Here, hexamethylphosphoric triamide (HMPA) is reported as an electrolyte additive for achieving stable cycling of Zn anodes. HMPA reshapes the solvation structures and promotes anion decomposition, leading to the in situ formation of inorganic-rich solid-electrolyte-interphase. More interestingly, this anion decomposition does not involve HMPA, preserving its long-term impact on the electrolyte. Thus, the symmetric cells with HMPA in the electrolyte survive ≈500 h at 10 mA cm-2 for 10 mAh cm-2 or ≈200 h at 40 mA cm-2 for 10 mAh cm-2 with a Zn utilization rate of 85.6 %. The full cells of Zn||V2 O5 exhibit a record-high cumulative capacity even under a lean electrolyte condition (E/C ratio=12 μL mAh-1 ), a limited Zn supply (N/P ratio=1.8) and a high areal capacity (6.6 mAh cm-2 ).
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- Dongdong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 250100, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 250100, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 250100, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 250100, Jinan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 430200, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 250100, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 250100, Jinan, P. R. China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, P. R. China
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Wang A, Ding R, Li Y, Liu M, Yang F, Zhang Y, Fang Q, Yan M, Xie J, Chen Z, Yan Z, He Y, Guo J, Sun X, Liu E. Redox Electrolytes-Assisting Aqueous Zn-Based Batteries by Pseudocapacitive Multiple Perovskite Fluorides Cathode and Charge Storage Mechanisms. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302333. [PMID: 37166023 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-based batteries (AZBs) have attracted intensive attention. However, to explore advanced cathode materials with in-depth elucidation of their charge storage mechanisms, improve energy storage capacity, and construct novel cell systems remain a great challenge. Herein, a new pseudocapacitive multiple perovskite fluorides (ABF3 ) cathode is designed, represented by KMF-(IV, V, and VI; M = NiCoMnZn/-Mg/-MgFe), and constructed Zn//KMF-(IV, V, and VI) AZBs and their flexible devices. Ex situ tests have revealed a typical bulk phase conversion mechanism of KMF-VI electrode for charge storage in alkaline media dominated by redox-active Ni/Co/Mn species, with transformation of ABF3 nanocrystals into amorphous metal oxide/(oxy)hydroxide nanosheets. By employing single or bipolar redox electrolyte strategies of 20 mm [Fe(CN)6 ]3- or/and 10 mm SO3 2- /Cu[(NH3 )4 ]2+ acting on KMF-(IV, V, and VI) cathode and Zn anode, the AZBs show an improved energy storage owing to additional capacity contribution of redox electrolytes. The as-designed Zn//polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-KOH-K3 [Fe(CN)6 ]//KMF-(IV, V, and VI) redox gel electrolytes-assisting flexible AZBs (RGE-FAZBs) exhibit remarkable performance under different bending angles because of slight dissolution corrosion of zinc anode compared with liquid electrolytes. Overall, the work demonstrates the novel idea of conversion-type multiple ABF3 cathode for redox electrolytes-assisting AZBs (RE-AZBs) and their flexible systems, showing great significance on electrochemical energy storage.
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- Ailin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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Mu Y, Li Z, Wu BK, Huang H, Wu F, Chu Y, Zou L, Yang M, He J, Ye L, Han M, Zhao T, Zeng L. 3D hierarchical graphene matrices enable stable Zn anodes for aqueous Zn batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4205. [PMID: 37452017 PMCID: PMC10349079 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39947-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Metallic zinc anodes of aqueous zinc ion batteries suffer from severe dendrite and side reaction issues, resulting in poor cycling stability, especially at high rates and capacities. Herein, we develop two three-dimensional hierarchical graphene matrices consisting of nitrogen-doped graphene nanofibers clusters anchored on vertical graphene arrays of modified multichannel carbon. The graphene matrix with radial direction carbon channels possesses high surface area and porosity, which effectively minimizes the surface local current density, manipulates the Zn2+ ions concentration gradient, and homogenizes the electric field distribution to regulate Zn deposition. As a result, the engineered matrices achieve a superior coulombic efficiency of 99.67% over 3000 cycles at 120 mA cm-2, the symmetric cells with the composite zinc anode demonstrates 2600 h dendrite-free cycles at 80 mA cm-2 and 80 mAh cm-2. The as-designed full cell exhibits an inspiring capacity of 16.91 mAh cm-2. The Zn capacitor matched with activated carbon shows a superior long-term cycle performance of 20000 cycles at 40 mA cm-2. This strategy of constructing a 3D hierarchical structure for Zn anodes may open up a new avenue for metal anodes operating under high rates and capacities.
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- Yongbiao Mu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Zhu C, Li P, Xu G, Cheng H, Gao G. Recent progress and challenges of Zn anode modification materials in aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Liu P, Guo J, Gao S, Zeng P, Zhang Q, Wang T, Wu D, Liu K. Interface engineering strategy construction of covalent organic framework for promoting highly reversible zinc metal. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 648:520-526. [PMID: 37307608 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zn-ion energy storage devices will play important roles in the future energy storage field. However, Zn-ion device development suffers significantly from adverse chemical reactions (dendrite formation, corrosion, and deformation) on the Zn anode surface. Zn dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution corrosion, and deformation combine to degrade Zn-ion devices. Zincophile modulation and protection using covalent organic frameworks (COF) inhibited dendritic growth by induced uniform Zn ion deposition, which also prevented chemical corrosion. The Zn@COF anode circulated stably for more than 1800 cycles even at high current density in symmetric cells and maintained a low and stable voltage hysteresis. This work explains the surface state of the Zn anode and provides information for further research.
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- Penggao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microelectronics and Energy of Henan Province, Department of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (IRC4SE(2)), School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Zhao S, Zhang Y, Li J, Qi L, Tang Y, Zhu J, Zhi J, Huang F. A Heteroanionic Zinc Ion Conductor for Dendrite-Free Zn Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300195. [PMID: 36813539 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Although zinc-based batteries are promising candidates for eco-friendly and cost-effective energy storage devices, their performance is severely retarded by dendrite formation. As the simplest zinc compounds, zinc chalcogenides, and halides are individually applied as a Zn protection layer due to high zinc ion conductivity. However, the mixed-anion compounds are not studied, which constrains the Zn2+ diffusion in single-anion lattices to their own limits. A heteroanionic zinc ion conductor (Zny O1- x Fx ) coating layer is designed by in situ growth method with tunable F content and thickness. Strengthened by F aliovalent doping, the Zn2+ conductivity is enhanced within the wurtzite motif for rapid lattice Zn migration. Zny O1- x Fx also affords zincophilic sites for oriented superficial Zn plating to suppress dendrite growth. Therefore, Zny O1- x Fx -coated anode exhibits a low overpotential of 20.4 mV for 1000 h cycle life at a plating capacity of 1.0 mA h cm-2 during symmetrical cell test. The MnO2 //Zn full battery further proves high stability of 169.7 mA h g-1 for 1000 cycles. This work may enlighten the mixed-anion tuning for high-performance Zn-based energy storage devices.
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- Siwei Zhao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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Ismail SNA, Nayan NA, Mohammad Haniff MAS, Jaafar R, May Z. Wearable Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Flexible Sensors for Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:852. [PMID: 36903730 PMCID: PMC10005058 DOI: 10.3390/nano13050852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Flexible sensors have been extensively employed in wearable technologies for physiological monitoring given the technological advancement in recent years. Conventional sensors made of silicon or glass substrates may be limited by their rigid structures, bulkiness, and incapability for continuous monitoring of vital signs, such as blood pressure (BP). Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have received considerable attention in the fabrication of flexible sensors due to their large surface-area-to-volume ratio, high electrical conductivity, cost effectiveness, flexibility, and light weight. This review discusses the transduction mechanisms, namely, piezoelectric, capacitive, piezoresistive, and triboelectric, of flexible sensors. Several 2D nanomaterials used as sensing elements for flexible BP sensors are reviewed in terms of their mechanisms, materials, and sensing performance. Previous works on wearable BP sensors are presented, including epidermal patches, electronic tattoos, and commercialized BP patches. Finally, the challenges and future outlook of this emerging technology are addressed for non-invasive and continuous BP monitoring.
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- Siti Nor Ashikin Ismail
- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600 UKM, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600 UKM, Selangor, Malaysia
- Institute Islam Hadhari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600 UKM, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600 UKM, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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Lee SH, Han J, Cho TW, Kim GH, Yoo YJ, Park J, Kim YJ, Lee EJ, Lee S, Mhin S, Park SY, Yoo J, Lee SH. Valid design and evaluation of cathode and anode materials of aqueous zinc ion batteries with high-rate capability and cycle stability. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:3737-3748. [PMID: 36744925 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06372g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries have a high gravimetric density, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have recently been in the spotlight as an alternative, because ZIBs have characteristics such as high volumetric density, high ionic conductivity, eco-friendliness, low cost, and high safety. However, the improvement in electrochemical performance is limited due to insufficient rate capability and severe cycle fading of the vanadium-oxide-based cathode and zinc-metal-based anode material, which are frequently used as active materials for ZIBs. In addition, complex methods are required to prepare high-performance cathode and anode materials. Therefore, a simple yet effective strategy is needed to obtain high-performance anodes and cathodes. Herein, an ammonium vanadate nanofiber (AVNF) intercalated with NH4+ and H2O as a cathode material for ZIBs was synthesized within 30 minutes through a facile sonochemical method. In addition, an effective Al2O3 layer of 9.9 nm was coated on the surface of zinc foil through an atomic layer deposition technique. As a result, AVNF//60Al2O3@Zn batteries showed a high rate capability of 108 mA h g-1 even at 20 A g-1, and exhibited ultra-high cycle stability with a capacity retention of 94% even after 5000 cycles at a current density of 10 A g-1.
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- Se Hun Lee
- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Materials Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea.
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Melamine Foam-Derived Carbon Scaffold for Dendrite-Free and Stable Zinc Metal Anode. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041742. [PMID: 36838730 PMCID: PMC9964734 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are one of the most promising large-scale energy storage devices due to the excellent characteristics of zinc metal anode, including high theoretical capacity, high safety and low cost. Nevertheless, the large-scale applications of AZIBs are mainly limited by uncontrollable Zn deposition and notorious Zn dendritic growth, resulting in low plating/stripping coulombic efficiency and unsatisfactory cyclic stability. To address these issues, herein, a carbon foam (CF) was fabricated via melamine-foam carbonization as a scaffold for a dendrite-free and stable Zn anode. Results showed that the abundant zincophilicity functional groups and conductive three-dimensional network of this carbon foam could effectively regulate Zn deposition and alleviate the Zn anode's volume expansion during cycling. Consequently, the symmetric cell with CF@Zn electrode exhibited lower voltage hysteresis (32.4 mV) and longer cycling performance (750 h) than the pure Zn symmetric cell at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2. Furthermore, the full battery coupling CF@Zn anode with MnO2 cathode can exhibit a higher initial capacity and better cyclic performance than the one with the bare Zn anode. This work brings a new idea for the design of three-dimensional (3D) current collectors for stable zinc metal anode toward high-performance AZIBs.
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Zheng S, Zhao W, Chen J, Zhao X, Pan Z, Yang X. 2D Materials Boost Advanced Zn Anodes: Principles, Advances, and Challenges. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:46. [PMID: 36752865 PMCID: PMC9908814 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01021-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion battery (ZIB) featuring with high safety, low cost, environmentally friendly, and high energy density is one of the most promising systems for large-scale energy storage application. Despite extensive research progress made in developing high-performance cathodes, the Zn anode issues, such as Zn dendrites, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution, have been observed to shorten ZIB's lifespan seriously, thus restricting their practical application. Engineering advanced Zn anodes based on two-dimensional (2D) materials are widely investigated to address these issues. With atomic thickness, 2D materials possess ultrahigh specific surface area, much exposed active sites, superior mechanical strength and flexibility, and unique electrical properties, which confirm to be a promising alternative anode material for ZIBs. This review aims to boost rational design strategies of 2D materials for practical application of ZIB by combining the fundamental principle and research progress. Firstly, the fundamental principles of 2D materials against the drawbacks of Zn anode are introduced. Then, the designed strategies of several typical 2D materials for stable Zn anodes are comprehensively summarized. Finally, perspectives on the future development of advanced Zn anodes by taking advantage of these unique properties of 2D materials are proposed.
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- Songhe Zheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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Chi J, Xu H, Wang J, Tang X, Yang S, Ding B, Dou H, Zhang X. In Situ Electrochemically Oxidative Activation Inducing Ultrahigh Rate Capability of Vanadium Oxynitride/Carbon Cathode for Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:4061-4070. [PMID: 36625342 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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As a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) still lack cathode materials with large capacity and high rate capability. Herein, a spherical carbon-confined nanovanadium oxynitride with a polycrystalline feature (VNxOy/C) was synthesized by the solvothermal reaction and following nitridation treatment. As a cathode material for ZIBs, it is interesting that the electrochemical performance of the VNxOy/C cathode is greatly improved after the first charging process viain situ electrochemically oxidative activation. The oxidized VNxOy/C delivers a greatly enhanced reversible capacity of 556 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 compared to the first discharge capacity of 130 mAh g-1 and a high capacity of 168 mAh g-1 even at 80 A g-1. The ex situ characterizations verify that the insertion/extraction of Zn2+ does not affect the crystal structure of oxidized VNxOy/C to promise a stable cycle life (retain 420 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles at 10 A g-1). The experimental analysis further elucidates that charging voltage and H2O in the electrolyte are curial factors to activate VNxOy/C in that the oxygen replaces the partial nitrogen and creates abundant vacancies, inducing a conversion from VNxOy/C to VNx-mOy+2m/C and then resulting in considerably strengthened rate performance and improved Zn2+ storage capability. The study broadens the horizons of fast ion transport and is exceptionally desirable to expedite the application of high-rate ZIBs.
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- Jiaxiang Chi
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing210016, China
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Huang X, Cao H, Liu Y, Hu Q, Zheng Q, Zhao J, Lin D, Xu B. Na superionic conductor-type compounds as protective layers for dendrites-free aqueous Zn-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:3-11. [PMID: 36150246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Aqueous rechargeable Zn-ion batteries (ARZIBs) have attracted much attention owing to their safety, high energy density and environmental friendliness. However, dendrite formation and corrosive reactions on Zn anode surface limit the development of ARZIBs. Here, Ga3+-doped NaV2(PO4)3 with Na superionic conductor (NASICON) structure [NVP-Ga(x), x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75] have been exploited as the high-efficiency artificial layer to stabilize Zn anode. The optimal NVP-Ga(0.5) layer can homogenize ion flux and promote uniform deposition of zinc, the dendrite growth and the parasitic reactions can be greatly inhibited. The symmetric cell based on this unique protection layer can stably operate over 1,300 h at 0.5 mA cm-2 with 0.5 mAh cm-2. Benefitting from the high-performance Zn metal anode, the full batteries paired with MnO2 cathode deliver a high discharge capacity of 106 mAh/g with the capacity retention rate of 85 % after 8,000 cycles. This work provides an advanced strategy to stabilize Zn anode for the industrialization of ARZIBs in the near future.
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- Xiaomin Huang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- R&D Center for New Energy Materials and Integrated Energy Devices, School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China.
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- Nanotechnology Center, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Nanotechnology Center, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong.
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Constructing Advanced Vanadium Oxide Cathode Materials for Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries Via the Micro-nano Morphology Regulation Strategies. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.130953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Li W, Zhang Q, Yang Z, Ji H, Wu T, Wang H, Cai Z, Xie C, Li Y, Wang H. Isotropic Amorphous Protective Layer with Uniform Interfacial Zincophobicity for Stable Zinc Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2205667. [PMID: 36373682 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have drawn the attention of numerous researchers owing to their high safety and cost-effectiveness. However, the dendrite growth and side reactions of the zinc (Zn) anodes limit their further practical applications. Herein, a porous amorphous silicon nitride protective layer with high zincophobicity is constructed on the Zn anode surface, which can guide the uniform stripping/plating of Zn2+ underneath the protective layer through its isotropic Zn affinity to alleviate the growth of dendrites and by-products. As a result, the amorphous silicon nitride-protected Zn anode can maintain a stable Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 98.8% and low voltage hysteresis for 710 cycles in the half cell. The full cell with the as-prepared Zn anode can deliver excellent electrochemical performances (89.0% capacity retention and 144.4 mAh g-1 discharge capacity after 1000 cycles at 4 A g-1 ). This work reveals the key role of uniform metal affinity induced by the amorphous materials in the interface modification of metal anodes, which is instructive for the design of stable metal anodes.
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- Wenbin Li
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Kong S, Feng Y, Xu Z, Wang X, Zhang X, Lan X, Ma Z, Yao Y, Yong Z, Li Q. Constructing Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Carbon Incorporated V2O5 Nanowire-Bundle Arrays on Carbon Nanotube Fiber as Advanced Cathodes for High-performance Wearable Zinc-ion Batteries. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hu L, Yang K, Zhang Y, Wang N, Sun M, Li Z, Yao X, Jia C. Interface engineering with porous graphene as deposition regulator of stable Zn metal anode for long-life Zn-ion capacitor. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 631:135-146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Kulkarni P, Kumar Beere H, Jalalah M, Alsaiari M, Geetha Balakrishna R, Harraz FA, Ghosh D. Developing a high-performance aqueous zinc battery with Zn2+ pre-intercalated V3O7·H2O cathode coupled with surface engineered metallic zinc anode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhang Q, Su Y, Shi Z, Yang X, Sun J. Artificial Interphase Layer for Stabilized Zn Anodes: Progress and Prospects. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203583. [PMID: 35996805 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The burgeoning Li-ion battery is regarded as a powerful energy storage system by virtue of its high energy density. However, inescapable issues concerning safety and cost aspects retard its prospect in certain application scenarios. Accordingly, strenuous efforts have been devoted to the development of the emerging aqueous Zn-ion battery (AZIB) as an alternative to inflammable organic batteries. In particular, the instability from the anode side severely impedes the commercialization of AZIB. Constructing an artificial interphase layer (AIL) has been widely employed as an effective strategy to stabilize the Zn anode. This review specializes in the state-of-the-art of AIL design for Zn anode protection, encompassing the preparation methods, mechanism investigations, and device performances based on the classification of functional materials. To begin with, the origins of Zn instability are interpreted from the perspective of electrical field, mass transfer, and nucleation process, followed by a comprehensive summary with respect to functions of AIL and its designing criteria. In the end, current challenges and future outlooks based upon theoretical and experimental considerations are included.
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- Qihui Zhang
- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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Yang Q, Jiang N, Shao Y, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Zeng Y, Qiu J. Functional carbon materials addressing dendrite problems in metal batteries: surface chemistry, multi-dimensional structure engineering, and defects. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1397-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ying H, Huang P, Zhang Z, Zhang S, Han Q, Zhang Z, Wang J, Han WQ. Freestanding and Flexible Interfacial Layer Enables Bottom-Up Zn Deposition Toward Dendrite-Free Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:180. [PMID: 36048339 PMCID: PMC9437200 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00921-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batteries are regarded as a competitive alternative to lithium-ion batteries because of their distinct advantages of high security, high energy density, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, deep-seated problems including Zn dendrite and adverse side reactions severely impede the practical application. In this work, we proposed a freestanding Zn-electrolyte interfacial layer composed of multicapsular carbon fibers (MCFs) to regulate the plating/stripping behavior of Zn anodes. The versatile MCFs protective layer can uniformize the electric field and Zn2+ flux, meanwhile, reduce the deposition overpotentials, leading to high-quality and rapid Zn deposition kinetics. Furthermore, the bottom-up and uniform deposition of Zn on the Zn-MCFs interface endows long-term and high-capacity plating. Accordingly, the Zn@MCFs symmetric batteries can keep working up to 1500 h with 5 mAh cm-2. The feasibility of the MCFs interfacial layer is also convinced in Zn@MCFs||MnO2 batteries. Remarkably, the Zn@MCFs||α-MnO2 batteries deliver a high specific capacity of 236.1 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 with excellent stability, and maintain an exhilarating energy density of 154.3 Wh kg-1 at 33% depth of discharge in pouch batteries.
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- Hangjun Ying
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China.
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Xiong L, Qu Z, Shen Z, Yuan G, Wang G, Wang B, Wang H, Bai J. In situ construction of ball-in-ball structured porous vanadium pentoxide intertwined with carbon fibers induces superior electronic/ionic transport dynamics for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 615:184-195. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhang M, Yu P, Xiong K, Wang Y, Liu Y, Liang Y. Construction of Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conducting Scaffolds in Zn Powder: A Scalable Route to Dendrite-Free and Flexible Zn Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200860. [PMID: 35262983 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zn powder (Zn-P)-based anodes are considered ideal candidates for Zn-based batteries because they enable a positive synergistic integration of safety and energy density. However, Zn-P-based anodes still experience easy corrosion, uncontrolled dendrite growth, and poor mechanical strength, which restrict their further application. Herein, a mixed ionic-electronic conducting scaffold is introduced into Zn-P to successfully fabricate anti-corrosive, flexible, and dendrite-free Zn anodes using a scalable tape-casting strategy. The as-established scaffold is characterized by robust flexibility, facile scale-up synthesis methodology, and exceptional anti-corrosive characteristics, and it can effectively homogenize the Zn2+ flux during Zn plating/stripping, thus allowing stable Zn cycling. Benefiting from these comprehensive attributes, the as-prepared Zn-P-based anode provides superior electrochemical performance, including long-life cycling stability and high rate capability in practical coin and flexible pouch cells; thus, it holds great potential for developing advanced Zn-ion batteries. The findings of this study provide insights for a promising scalable pathway to fabricate highly efficient and reliable Zn-based anodes and will aid in the realization of advanced flexible energy-storage devices.
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- Min Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, P. R. China
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Zheng J, Huang Z, Ming F, Zeng Y, Wei B, Jiang Q, Qi Z, Wang Z, Liang H. Surface and Interface Engineering of Zn Anodes in Aqueous Rechargeable Zn-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200006. [PMID: 35261146 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have shown great potential as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The ZIBs utilize Zn metal as the anode, which possesses many advantages such as low cost, high safety, eco-friendliness, and high capacity. However, on the other hand, the Zn anode also suffers from many issues, including dendritic growth, corrosion, and passivation. These issues are largely related to the surface and interface properties of the Zn anode. Many efforts have therefore been devoted to the modification of the Zn anode, aiming to eliminate the above-mentioned problems. This review gives a comprehensive summary on the mechanism behind these issues as well as the recent progress on Zn anode modification with focus on the strategies of surface and interface engineering, covering the design and application of both the Zn anode supports and surface protective layers, along with abundant examples. In addition, the promising research directions and perspective on these strategies are also presented.
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- Jiaxian Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications of Fujian Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Production of fast-charge Zn-based aqueous batteries via interfacial adsorption of ion-oligomer complexes. Nat Commun 2022; 13:2283. [PMID: 35477721 PMCID: PMC9046403 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-29954-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Aqueous zinc batteries are attracting interest because of their potential for cost-effective and safe electricity storage. However, metallic zinc exhibits only moderate reversibility in aqueous electrolytes. To circumvent this issue, we study aqueous Zn batteries able to form nanometric interphases at the Zn metal/liquid electrolyte interface, composed of an ion-oligomer complex. In Zn||Zn symmetric cell studies, we report highly reversible cycling at high current densities and capacities (e.g., 160 mA cm−2; 2.6 mAh cm−2). By means of quartz-crystal microbalance, nuclear magnetic resonance, and voltammetry measurements we show that the interphase film exists in a dynamic equilibrium with oligomers dissolved in the electrolyte. The interphase strategy is applied to aqueous Zn||I2 and Zn||MnO2 cells that are charged/discharged for 12,000 cycles and 1000 cycles, respectively, at a current density of 160 mA cm−2 and capacity of approximately 0.85 mAh cm−2. Finally, we demonstrate that Zn||I2-carbon pouch cells (9 cm2 area) cycle stably and deliver a specific energy of 151 Wh/kg (based on the total mass of active materials in the electrode) at a charge current density of 56 mA cm−2. Aqueous zinc batteries attract interest because of their potential for cost-effective and safe electricity storage. Here, the authors develop an in situ formed ion-oligomer nanometric interphase strategy to enable fast-charge aqueous Zn cells.
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Nagarathinam M, Soares C, Chen Y, Seymour VR, Mazanek V, Isaacs MA, Sofer Z, Kolosov O, Griffin JM, Tapia-Ruiz N. Synthesis, characterisation, and feasibility studies on the use of vanadium tellurate(vi) as a cathode material for aqueous rechargeable Zn-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2022; 12:12211-12218. [PMID: 35481108 PMCID: PMC9026146 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01166b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have drawn enormous attention in stationary applications due to their high safety and low cost. However, the search for new positive electrode materials with satisfactory electrochemical performance for practical applications remains a challenge. In this work, we report a comprehensive study on the use of the vanadium tellurate (NH4)4{(VO2)2[Te2O8(OH)2]}·2H2O, which is tested for the first time as a cathode material in AZIBs.
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- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University LA1 4YB UK
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- Department of Physics, Lancaster University LA1 4YB UK
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technicka 5 166 28 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- EPSRC National Facility for XPS (HarwellXPS) Research Complex at Harwell Didcot OX11 0FA UK
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technicka 5 166 28 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- Department of Physics, Lancaster University LA1 4YB UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University LA1 4YB UK
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Zhang Y, Yang X, Hu Y, Hu K, Lin X, Liu X, Reddy KM, Xie G, Qiu HJ. Highly Strengthened and Toughened Zn-Li-Mn Alloys as Long-Cycling Life and Dendrite-Free Zn Anode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200787. [PMID: 35344273 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) using aqueous electrolyte, recently, have been a hot topic owing to the high safety, low cost, and high specific energy capacity. However, the formation of dendrite and side reactions on the Zn anode during cycling inhibit the application of ZIBs. An advanced Zn anode by alloying a small amount of Li and Mn with Zn is hereby reported. It is found that Li and Mn can form cationic ions which restrain lateral diffusion of Zn ions and regulate zinc electrodeposition through the electrostatic shield mechanism. As a result, the formation of Zn dendrite is greatly inhibited. This process also mitigates the formation of Zn-based byproduct and Zn passivation. Consequently, the symmetric ZnLiMn/ZnLiMn cell presents a small overpotential of 30 mV at 1 mA cm-2 , greatly enhanced cycling durability (1000 h at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 ), and a dendrite-free morphology after cycles. Moreover, the authors find that the ZnLiMn alloy has greatly enhanced mechanical properties. The assembled ZnLiMn/MnO2 full cell can retain 96% capacity after 400 cycles at 1 C. Thus, the alloying low-cost Li/Mn strategy is very promising for large-scale production of dendrite-free Zn electrode in rechargeable ZIBs.
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- Yanyi Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen R&D Center for Al-based Hydrogen Hydrolysis Materials, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen R&D Center for Al-based Hydrogen Hydrolysis Materials, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen R&D Center for Al-based Hydrogen Hydrolysis Materials, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Xu Z, Jin S, Zhang N, Deng W, Seo MH, Wang X. Efficient Zn Metal Anode Enabled by O,N-Codoped Carbon Microflowers. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:1350-1357. [PMID: 35051336 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c04709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zinc metal anodes show great promise for cheap and safe energy storage devices. However, it remains challenging to regulate highly efficient Zn plating/stripping under a high depth of discharge (DOD). Guided by density functional theory calculation, we here synthesized an oxygen- and nitrogen-codoped carbon superstructure as an efficient host for high-DOD Zn metal anodes through rational monomer selection, polymer self-assembly, and structure-preserved carbonization. With microscale 3D hierarchical structures, microcrystalline graphitic layers, and zincophilic heteroatom dopants, a flower-shaped carbon (Cflower) host could guide Zn nucleation and growth in a heteroepitaxial mode, affording horizontal plating with a high Coulombic efficiency (CE) and long life. As a demonstration, the Cflower-hosted Zn anode was paired with both battery and supercapacitor cathodes and delivered large capacity/capacitance, fast rates, long life, and ca. 100% CE even under a high DOD, outclassing hostless Zn-based devices. As they possess cheap, scalable, and efficient features, Cflower hosts hold the potential for practical zinc-metal-based energy devices.
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- Zhixiao Xu
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Fuel Cell Research and Demonstration Center, Future Energy Research Division, Korea Institute of Energy Research, 20-41, Sinjaesaengeneogi-ro, Haseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do 56332, Republic of Korea
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 261 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Fuel Cell Research and Demonstration Center, Future Energy Research Division, Korea Institute of Energy Research, 20-41, Sinjaesaengeneogi-ro, Haseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do 56332, Republic of Korea
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Yang J, Yin B, Sun Y, Pan H, Sun W, Jia B, Zhang S, Ma T. Zinc Anode for Mild Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Challenges, Strategies, and Perspectives. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:42. [PMID: 34981202 PMCID: PMC8724388 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00782-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The rapid advance of mild aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) is driving the development of the energy storage system market. But the thorny issues of Zn anodes, mainly including dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution, and corrosion, severely reduce the performance of ZIBs. To commercialize ZIBs, researchers must overcome formidable challenges. Research about mild aqueous ZIBs is still developing. Various technical and scientific obstacles to designing Zn anodes with high stripping efficiency and long cycling life have not been resolved. Moreover, the performance of Zn anodes is a complex scientific issue determined by various parameters, most of which are often ignored, failing to achieve the maximum performance of the cell. This review proposes a comprehensive overview of existing Zn anode issues and the corresponding strategies, frontiers, and development trends to deeply comprehend the essence and inner connection of degradation mechanism and performance. First, the formation mechanism of dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution, corrosion, and their influence on the anode are analyzed. Furthermore, various strategies for constructing stable Zn anodes are summarized and discussed in detail from multiple perspectives. These strategies are mainly divided into interface modification, structural anode, alloying anode, intercalation anode, liquid electrolyte, non-liquid electrolyte, separator design, and other strategies. Finally, research directions and prospects are put forward for Zn anodes. This contribution highlights the latest developments and provides new insights into the advanced Zn anode for future research.
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- Jinzhang Yang
- Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Translational Atomaterials, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, People's Republic of China.
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- Centre for Translational Atomaterials, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.
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Wei J, Guo J, Wang S, Ding N, Xu P, Wang P, Han D, Wei Y, Yin X. Fabrication of dual-functional electrodes using oxygen vacancy abundant NiCo 2O 4 nanosheets for advanced hybrid supercapacitors and Zn-ion batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2qi00739h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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V-ZnCo2O4/Ni composites with rich oxygen vacancies are designed through a hydrothermal method followed by post calcination and reduction. This strategy enhanced electrical conductivity, modulated electronic structure, and increased active sites.
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- Jinhe Wei
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
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- Department of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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Xie S, Li Y, Li X, Zhou Y, Dang Z, Rong J, Dong L. Stable Zinc Anodes Enabled by Zincophilic Cu Nanowire Networks. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 14:39. [PMID: 34950963 PMCID: PMC8702588 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00783-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Zn-based electrochemical energy storage (EES) systems have received tremendous attention in recent years, but their zinc anodes are seriously plagued by the issues of zinc dendrite and side reactions (e.g., corrosion and hydrogen evolution). Herein, we report a novel strategy of employing zincophilic Cu nanowire networks to stabilize zinc anodes from multiple aspects. According to experimental results, COMSOL simulation and density functional theory calculations, the Cu nanowire networks covering on zinc anode surface not only homogenize the surface electric field and Zn2+ concentration field, but also inhibit side reactions through their hydrophobic feature. Meanwhile, facets and edge sites of the Cu nanowires, especially the latter ones, are revealed to be highly zincophilic to induce uniform zinc nucleation/deposition. Consequently, the Cu nanowire networks-protected zinc anodes exhibit an ultralong cycle life of over 2800 h and also can continuously operate for hundreds of hours even at very large charge/discharge currents and areal capacities (e.g., 10 mA cm-2 and 5 mAh cm-2), remarkably superior to bare zinc anodes and most of currently reported zinc anodes, thereby enabling Zn-based EES devices to possess high capacity, 16,000-cycle lifespan and rapid charge/discharge ability. This work provides new thoughts to realize long-life and high-rate zinc anodes.
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- Shiyin Xie
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Yang G, Lehmann ML, Wu C, Zhao L, Saito T, Liang Y, Nanda J, Yao Y. Separator Effect on Zinc Electrodeposition Behavior and Its Implication for Zinc Battery Lifetime. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:10446-10452. [PMID: 34870997 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c03792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Uncontrolled zinc electrodeposition is an obstacle to long-cycling zinc batteries. Much has been researched on regulating zinc electrodeposition, but rarely are the studies performed in the presence of a separator, as in practical cells. Here, we show that the microstructure of separators determines the electrodeposition behavior of zinc. Porous separators direct zinc to deposit into their pores and leave "dead zinc" upon stripping. In contrast, a nonporous separator prevents zinc penetration. Such a difference between the two types of separators is distinguished only if caution is taken to preserve the attachment of the separator to the zinc-deposited substrate during the entire electrodeposition-morphological observation process. Failure to adopt such a practice could lead to misinformed conclusions. Our work reveals the mere use of porous separators as a universal yet overlooked challenge for metal anode-based rechargeable batteries. Countermeasures to prevent direct exposure of the metal growth front to a porous structure are suggested.
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- Ye Zhang
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
- Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
- Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
- Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
- Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
- Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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