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Gao N, Wang Y, Lv T, Rong M, Dong X, Chen D, Meng C, Zhang Y. Surface engineering of zinc plate by self-growth three-dimensional-interconnected zinc silicate nanosheets effectively guiding the deposition of zinc ion for aqueous Zn metal battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 673:70-79. [PMID: 38875799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.069] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Among battery technologies, aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have hit between the eyes in the next generation of extensive energy storage devices due to their outstanding superiority. The main problem that currently restricts the development of AZIBs is how to obtain stable Zn anodes. In this study, taking the improvement of a series of problems caused by the physically attached artificial interfacial layer on Zn anode as a starting point, a nanosheet morphology of ZnSiO3 (denoted as ZnSi) is constructed by self-growth on Zn foil (Zn@ZnSi) by a simple hydrothermal reaction. The ZnSi nano-interfacial layer effectively slices the surface of the Zn foil into individual microscopic interfacial layers, constructing abundant pores. The nanosheets of Zn@ZnSi construct rich nanoscale Zn2+ transport channels, which provide higher electron and ion transport paths, thus achieving the effect of effectively homogenizing the electric field distribution and decreasing the local current density. Thanks to its inherent and structural properties, the Zn@ZnSi anode has a high specific capacity and good cycling stability compared with the Zn electrode. The lifetime of the Zn@ZnSi//Zn@ZnSi symmetric cell is much higher than that of the Zn//Zn symmetric cell at 1 mA cm-2. The capacity of the Zn@ZnSi//NH4V4O10 full cell can still reach 98 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles at 1 A/g. The low-cost and scalable synthesis of ZnSi nano-interfacial layer on Zn is expected to provide new perspectives on interfacial engineering for Zn anodic protection.
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- Na Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China.
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Shao Z, Lin L, Zhuang W, Liu S, Yang P, Zhu K, Li C, Guo G, Wang W, Zhang Q, Yao Y. In Situ Self-Reconfiguration Induced Multifunctional Triple-Gradient Artificial Interfacial Layer toward Long-Life Zn-Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2406093. [PMID: 38865651 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-ion batteries featuring with intrinsic safety and low cost are highly desirable for large-scale energy storage, but the unstable Zn-metal anode resulting from uncontrollable dendrite growth and grievous hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) shortens their cycle life. Herein, a feasible in situ self-reconfiguration strategy is developed to generate triple-gradient poly(diallyldimethylammonium) bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (PDDA-TFSI)-Zn5(OH)8Cl2·H2O-Sn (PT-ZHC-Sn) artificial layer. The resulting triple-gradient interface consists of the spherical top layer PT with cation confinement and H2O inhibition, the dense intermediate layer ZHC nanosheet with Zn2+ conduction and electron shielding, and the bottom layer Znophilic Sn metal. The well-designed triple-gradient artificial interfacial layer synergistically facilitates rapid Zn2+ diffusion to regulate uniform Zn deposition and accelerates the desolvation process while suppressing HER. Consequently, the PT-ZHC-Sn@Zn symmetric cell achieves an ultralong lifespan over 6500 h at 0.5 mA cm-2 for 0.5 mAh cm-2. Furthermore, a full battery coupling with MnO2 cathode exhibits a 17.2% increase in capacity retention compared with bare Zn anode after 1000 cycles. The in situ self-reconfiguration strategy is also applied to prepare triple-gradient PT-ZHC-In, and the assembled Zn//Cu cell operates steadily for over 8400 h while maintaining Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%. This work paves the way to designing multicomponent gradient interface for stable Zn-metal anodes.
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- Zhipeng Shao
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of New Optoelectronic Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang, 455000, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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Tian Y, Li Y, Shen H, Cheng X, Cheng Y, Zhang W, Yu P, Yang Z, Xue L, Fan Y, Zhao L, Peng J, Wang J, Li Z, Xie M, Liu H, Dou S. Regulation of Interface Ion Transport by Electron Ionic Conductor Construction toward High-Voltage and High-Rate LiNi 0.5Co 0.2Mn 0.3O 2 Cathodes in Lithium Ion Battery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402380. [PMID: 38837633 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Simultaneously achieving high-energy-density and high-power-density is a crucial yet challenging objective in the pursuit of commercialized power batteries. In this study, atomic layer deposition (ALD) is employed combined with a coordinated thermal treatment strategy to construct a densely packed, electron-ion dual conductor (EIC) protective coating on the surface of commercial LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 (NCM523) cathode material, further enhanced by gradient Al doping (Al@EIC-NCM523). The ultra-thin EIC effectively suppresses side reactions, thereby enhancing the stability of the cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) at high-voltages. The EIC's dual conduction capability provides a potent driving force for Li+ transport at the interface, promoting the formation of rapid ion deintercalation pathways within the Al@EIC-NCM523 bulk phase. Moreover, the strategic gradient doping of Al serves to anchor the atomic spacing of Ni and O within the structure of Al@EIC-NCM523, curbing irreversible phase transitions at high-voltages and preserving the integrity of its layered structure. Remarkably, Al@EIC-NCM523 displays an unprecedented rate capability (114.7 mAh g-1 at 20 C), and a sustained cycling performance (capacity retention of 74.72% after 800 cycles at 10 C) at 4.6 V. These findings demonstrate that the proposed EIC and doping strategy holds a significant promise for developing high-energy-density and high-power-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
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- Yunan Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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- Sustainable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences Wuhan, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Cornex New Energy Co., Ltd, Wuhan, 432099, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Surface and Interface Regulation Technology and Equipment for Renewable Energy Materials, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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Peng H, Ge W, Ma X, Jiang X, Zhang K, Yang J. Surface Engineering on Zinc Anode for Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400076. [PMID: 38429246 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs) are considered as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost, high safety, and environmental friendliness. However, the Zn anodes in AZMBs face severe challenges, such as dendrite growth, metal corrosion, and hydrogen evolution, all of which are closely related to the Zn/electrolyte interface. This article offers a short review on surface passivation to alleviate the issues on the Zn anodes. The composition and structure of the surface layers significantly influence their functions and then the performance of the Zn anodes. The recent progresses are introduced, according to the chemical components of the passivation layers on the Zn anodes. Moreover, the challenges and prospects of surface passivation in stabilizing Zn anodes are discussed, providing valuable guidance for the development of AZMBs.
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- Huili Peng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, 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, Jinan, 250100, 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, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, 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, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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Fang Z, Jiang J, Guo H, Lin X, Wu X, Zhuo Z, Lu N. Ultrahigh Potassium Storage Capacity of Ca 2Si Monolayer with Orderly Multilayered Growth Mechanism. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401736. [PMID: 39030958 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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As the rising renewable energy demands and lithium scarcity, developing high-capacity anode materials to improve the energy density of potassium-based batteries (PBBs) is increasingly crucial. In this work, a unique orderly multilayered growth (OMLG) mechanism on a 2D-Ca2Si monolayer is theoretically demonstrated for potassium storage by first-principles calculations. The global-energy-minimum Ca2Si monolayer is a semiconductor with isotropic mechanical properties and remarkable electrochemical properties, such as a low potassium ion migration energy barrier of 0.07 eV and a low open circuit voltage ranging from 0.224 to 0.003 V. Most notably, 2D-Ca2Si demonstrates an ultrahigh theoretical specific capacity of 5459 mAh g-1 and a total specific capacity of 610 mAh g-1, reaching up to 89% of the capacity of a potassium metal anode. Remarkably, the OMLG mechanism facilitates stable, dendrite-free deposition of hcp-K metal layers on the 2D-Ca2Si surface, where the ultrahigh and gradually converging lattice match as the layers increase is the key to achieving theoretically near-infinite growth. The study theoretically demonstrates the Ca2Si monolayer a highly promising anode material, and offers a novel potassium storage strategy for designing 2D anode materials with high specific capacity, rapid potassium-ion migration, and good safety.
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- Zhiyu Fang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- School of Medical Imageology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Rd., Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Rd., Hefei, 230026, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, China
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Kang J, Zhao J, Jiang P, Gao L, Zhao Y, Cheng B, Deng N, Kang W. Piezoelectric Polymer Solid Electrolyte Integrating Electromechanical Coupling and Ferroelectric Polarization Effects. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308058. [PMID: 38286621 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The unsatisfactory lithium-ion conductivity (σ) and limited mechanical strength of polymer solid electrolytes hinder their wide applications in solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs). Here, a thin piezoelectric polymer solid electrolyte integrating electromechanical coupling and ferroelectric polarization effects has been designed and prepared to achieve long-term stable cycling of SSLMBs. The ferroelectric Bi4Ti3O12 nanoparticle (BIT NPs) loaded poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) piezoelectric nanofibers (B-P NFs) membranes are introduced into the poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) matrix, endowing the composite electrolyte with unique polarization and piezoelectric effects. The piezoelectric nanofiber membrane with a 3D network structure not only promotes the dissociation of lithium (Li) salts through the polarization effect but also cleverly utilizes the coupling effect of a mechanical stress-local electric field to achieve dynamic regulation of the Li electroplating process. Through the corresponding experimental tests and density functional theory calculations, the intrinsic mechanism of piezoelectric electrolytes improving σ and suppressing Li dendrites is fully revealed. The obtained piezoelectric electrolyte has achieved stable cycling of LiFePO4 batteries over 2000 cycles and has also shown good practical application potential in flexible pouch batteries.
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- Junbao Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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Liu Q, Yu Z, Zhang B. Tackling the Challenges of Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries via Polymer-Derived Strategies. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300255. [PMID: 37417207 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gathered unprecedented interest recently benefiting from their intrinsic safety, affordability, and environmental benignity. Nevertheless, their practical implementation is hampered by low rate performance, inferior Zn2+ diffusion kinetics, and undesired parasitic reactions. Innovative solutions are put forth to address these issues by optimizing the electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and interfaces. Remarkably, polymers with inherent properties of low-density, high processability, structural flexibility, and superior stability show great promising in tackling the challenges. Herein, the recent progress in the synthesis and customization of functional polymers in aqueous ZIBs is outlined. The recent implementations of polymers into each component are summarized, with a focus on the inherent mechanisms underlying their unique functions. The challenges of incorporating polymers into practical ZIBs are also discussed and possible solutions to circumvent them are proposed. It is hoped that such a deep analysis could accelerate the design of polymer-derived approaches to boost the performance of ZIBs and other aqueous battery systems as they share similarities in many aspects.
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- Qun Liu
- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Wu Y, Yuan W, Wang P, Wu X, Chen J, Shi Y, Ma Q, Luo D, Chen Z, Yu A. Conformal Engineering of Both Electrodes Toward High-Performance Flexible Quasi-Solid-State Zn-Ion Micro-Supercapacitors. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308021. [PMID: 38561969 PMCID: PMC11200085 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The severe Zn-dendrite growth and insufficient carbon-based cathode performance are two critical issues that hinder the practical applications of flexible Zn-ion micro-ssupercapacitors (FZCs). Herein, a self-adaptive electrode design concept of the synchronous improvement on both the cathode and anode is proposed to enhance the overall performance of FZCs. Polypyrrole doped with anti-expansion graphene oxide and acrylamide (PPy/GO-AM) on the cathode side can exhibit remarkable electrochemical performance, including decent capacitance and cycling stability, as well as exceptional mechanical properties. Meanwhile, a robust protective polymeric layer containing reduced graphene oxide and polyacrylamide is self-assembled onto the Zn surface (rGO/PAM@Zn) at the anode side, by which the "tip effect" of Zn small protuberance can be effectively alleviated, the Zn-ion distribution homogenized, and dendrite growth restricted. Benefiting from these advantages, the FZCs deliver an excellent specific capacitance of 125 mF cm-2 (125 F cm-3) at 1 mA cm-2, along with a maximum energy density of 44.4 µWh cm-2, and outstanding long-term durability with 90.3% capacitance remained after 5000 cycles. This conformal electrode design strategy is believed to enlighten the practical design of high-performance in-plane flexible Zn-based electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs) by simultaneously tackling the challenges faced by Zn anodes and capacitance-type cathodes.
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- Yaopeng Wu
- School of Mechanical and Automotive EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640China
- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooN2L 3G1Canada
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640China
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640China
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640China
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooN2L 3G1Canada
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooN2L 3G1Canada
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooN2L 3G1Canada
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooN2L 3G1Canada
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooN2L 3G1Canada
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Tao Z, He X, Yu L, Ma X, Ahmad N, Zhang G. Regulating "Tip Effect" and Zn 2+-Deposition Kinetics by In Situ Constructing Interphase for Low Voltage Hysteresis and Dendrite-Free Zn Anode. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400463. [PMID: 38757540 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Metal zinc (Zn) is being explored as a possible anode for aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs). However, unrestrained Zn dendrite caused by "tip effect" and chemical corrosion continue to plague the Zn deposition process, limiting the functionality of AZIBs and prohibiting their use at high current densities. This work presents an in situ approach for introducing homogeneous ZnO nanoarrays onto the surface of Zn foil (Zn@ZnO NAs) as a functional protective interphase. On the one hand, well-distributed ZnO NAs protection layer can regulate the "tip effect" and confine the growth of Zn dendrite. On the other hand, the ZnO NAs layer can enhance the desolvation and diffusion process of Zn2+ on the surface of anode, attributing to low voltage hysteresis and exceptional electrochemical performance at high current densities. As a result, the Zn@ZnO NAs exhibits a low voltage hysteresis of 50.8 mV with a superb lifespan of 1200 h at a current density of 5 mA cm-2. Moreover, Zn@ZnO NAs||α-MnO2 full-cell shows a superior cycling performance after 500 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 with a capacity of 216.69 mAh g-1. This work is expected to provide ideas for designing other reversible zinc anode chemical systems, especially under a high current density.
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- Zongzhi Tao
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Sun Z, Bu F, Zhang Y, Zhou W, Li X, Liu X, Jin H, Ding S, Zhang T, Wang L, Li H, Li W, Zhang C, Zhao D, Wang Y, Chao D. Electron-Donating Conjugation Effect Modulated Zn 2+ Reduction Reaction for Separator-Free Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402987. [PMID: 38436516 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402987] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Zinc-based aqueous batteries (ZABs) are attracting extensive attention due to the low cost, high capacity, and environmental benignity of the zinc anode. However, their application is still hindered by the undesired zinc dendrites. Despite Zn-surface modification being promising in relieving dendrites, a thick separator (i.e. glass fiber, 250-700 μm) is still required to resist the dendrite puncture, which limits volumetric energy density of battery. Here, we pivot from the traditional interphase plus extra separator categories, proposing an all-in-one ligand buffer layer (ca. 20 μm) to effectively modulate the Zn2+ transfer and deposition behaviors proved by in situ electrochemical digital holography. Experimental characterizations and density functional theory simulations further reveal that the catechol groups in the buffer layer can accelerate the Zn2+ reduction reaction (ZRR) through the electron-donating p-π conjugation effect, decreasing the negative charge in the coordination environment. Without extra separators, the elaborated system endows low polarization below 28.2 mV, long lifespan of 4950 h at 5 mA cm-2 in symmetric batteries, and an unprecedented volumetric energy density of 99.2 Wh L-1 based on the whole pouch cells. The concomitantly "separator-free" and "dendrite-free" conjugation effect with an accelerated ZRR process could foster the progression of metallic anodes and benefit energetic aqueous batteries.
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- Zhihao Sun
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Silicate Cultural Relics Conservation, Institute for Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications (Ministry of Education), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, 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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Chen Z, Wu Q, Han X, Wang C, Chen J, Hu T, He Q, Zhu X, Yuan D, Chen J, Zhang Y, Yang L, Ma Y, Zhao J. Converting Commercial Zn Foils into Single (002)-Textured Zn with Millimeter-Sized Grains for Highly Reversible Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401507. [PMID: 38407548 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401507] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc batteries are promising but hindered by unfavorable dendrite growth and side reactions on zinc anodes. In this study, we demonstrate a fast melting-solidification approach for effectively converting commercial Zn foils into single (002)-textured Zn featuring millimeter-sized grains. The melting process eliminates initial texture, residual stress, and grain size variations in diverse commercial Zn foils, guaranteeing the uniformity of commercial Zn foils into single (002)-textured Zn. The single (002)-texture ensures large-scale epitaxial and dense Zn deposition, while the reduction in grain boundaries significantly minimizes intergranular reactions. These features enable large grain single (002)-textured Zn shows planar and dense Zn deposition under harsh conditions (100 mA cm-2, 100 mAh cm-2), impressive reversibility in Zn||Zn symmetric cell (3280 h under 1 mA cm-2, 830 h under 10 mAh cm-2), and long cycling stability over 180 h with a high depth of discharge value of 75 %. This study successfully addresses the issue of uncontrollable texture formation in Zn foils following routine annealing treatments with temperatures below the Zn melting point. The findings of this study establish a highly efficient strategy for fabricating highly reversible single (002)-textured Zn anodes.
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- Zibo Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Hunan, 410004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for Nanotechnology School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Suzhou Vocational Institute of Industrial Technology, Suzhou, 215104, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Dong Y, Liu W, Carlos C, Zhang Z, Li J, Pan F, Sui J, Wang X. Active Dendrite Suppression by Ferroelectric Membrane Separators in Rechargeable Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 38621360 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c05032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Anodic dendrite formation is a critical issue in rechargeable batteries and often leads to poor cycling stability and quick capacity loss. Prevailing strategies for dendrite suppression aim at slowing down the growth rate kinetically but still leaving possibilities for dendrite evolution over time. Herein, we report a complete dendrite elimination strategy using a mesoporous ferroelectric polymer membrane as the battery separator. The dendrite suppression is realized by spontaneously reversing the surface energetics for metal ion reduction at the protrusion front, where a positive piezoelectric polarization is generated and superimposed as the protrusion compresses the separator. This effect is demonstrated first in a Zn electroplating process, and further in Zn-Zn symmetric cells and Zn-NaV3O8·1.5H2O full cells, where the dendritic Zn anode surfaces are completely turned into featureless flat surfaces. Consequently, a substantially longer charging/discharging cycle is achieved. This study provides a promising pathway toward high-performance dendrite-free rechargeable batteries.
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- Yutao Dong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin─Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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Ba J, Yin X, Duan F, Cheng Y, Pu X, Zhu YL, Wei Y, Wang Y. Synergistic Cation-π Interactions and PEDOT-Based Protective Double-Layer for High Performance Zinc Anode. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301731. [PMID: 38426647 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Ensuring effective and controlled zinc ion transportation is crucial for functionality of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and overall performance in zinc-based battery systems. Herein the first-ever demonstration of incorporate cation-π interactions are provided in the SEI to effectively facilitate uniform zinc ion flux. The artificial SEI design involves the immobilization of 4-amino-p-terphenyl (TPA), a strong amphiphilic cation-π interaction donor, as a monolayer onto a conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) matrix, which enable the establishment of a robust network of cation-π interactions. Through a carefully-designed interfacial polymerization process, a high-quality, large-area, robust is achieved, thin polymeric TPA/PEDOT (TP) film for the use of artificial SEI. Consequently, this interphase exhibits exceptional cycling stability with low overpotential and enables high reversibility of Zn plating/stripping. Symmetrical cells with TP/Zn electrodes can be cycled for more than 3200 hours at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2 . And the asymmetric cells can cycle 3000 cycles stably with a high Coulomb efficiency of 99.78%. Also, under the extreme conditions of lean electrolyte and low N/P ratio, the battery with TP protective layer can still achieve ultra-stable cycle.
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- Junjie Ba
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing, 401123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing, 401123, China
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Qiu J, Duan Y, Li S, Zhao H, Ma W, Shi W, Lei Y. Insights into Nano- and Micro-Structured Scaffolds for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:130. [PMID: 38393483 PMCID: PMC10891041 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01341-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Adopting a nano- and micro-structuring approach to fully unleashing the genuine potential of electrode active material benefits in-depth understandings and research progress toward higher energy density electrochemical energy storage devices at all technology readiness levels. Due to various challenging issues, especially limited stability, nano- and micro-structured (NMS) electrodes undergo fast electrochemical performance degradation. The emerging NMS scaffold design is a pivotal aspect of many electrodes as it endows them with both robustness and electrochemical performance enhancement, even though it only occupies complementary and facilitating components for the main mechanism. However, extensive efforts are urgently needed toward optimizing the stereoscopic geometrical design of NMS scaffolds to minimize the volume ratio and maximize their functionality to fulfill the ever-increasing dependency and desire for energy power source supplies. This review will aim at highlighting these NMS scaffold design strategies, summarizing their corresponding strengths and challenges, and thereby outlining the potential solutions to resolve these challenges, design principles, and key perspectives for future research in this field. Therefore, this review will be one of the earliest reviews from this viewpoint.
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- Jiajia Qiu
- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
- Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, People's Republic of China
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, People's Republic of China
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, People's Republic of China.
- School of Science and Technology, Pu'er University, Pu'er, 665000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany.
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Xiao T, Yang JL, Zhang B, Wu J, Li J, Mai W, Fan HJ. All-Round Ionic Liquids for Shuttle-Free Zinc-Iodine Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318470. [PMID: 38179860 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318470] [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: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The practical implementation of aqueous zinc-iodine batteries (ZIBs) is hindered by the rampant Zn dendrites growth, parasite corrosion, and polyiodide shuttling. In this work, ionic liquid EMIM[OAc] is employed as an all-round solution to mitigate challenges on both the Zn anode and the iodine cathode side. First, the EMIM+ embedded lean-water inner Helmholtz plane (IHP) and inert solvation sheath modulated by OAc- effectively repels H2 O molecules away from the Zn anode surface. The preferential adsorption of EMIM+ on Zn metal facilitates uniform Zn nucleation via a steric hindrance effect. Second, EMIM+ can reduce the polyiodide shuttling by hindering the iodine dissolution and forming an EMIM+ -I3 - dominated phase. These effects holistically enhance the cycle life, which is manifested by both Zn || Zn symmetric cells and Zn-I2 full cells. ZIBs with EAc deliver a capacity decay rate of merely 0.01 ‰ per cycle after over 18,000 cycles at 4 A g-1 , and lower self-discharge and better calendar life than the ZIBs without ionic liquid EAc additive.
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- Tao Xiao
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
- Institute of Flexible Electronics Technology, Tsinghua University, Jiaxing, 314000, China
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- Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Wang Y, Liu X, Ge R, Moretti M, Yin J, Zhao Z, Valle-Pérez AU, Liu H, Tian Z, Guo T, Zhu Y, Hauser CAE, Alshareef HN. Peptide Gel Electrolytes for Stabilized Zn Metal Anodes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:164-177. [PMID: 38133949 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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The rechargeable aqueous Zn ion battery (AZIB) is considered a promising candidate for future energy storage applications due to its intrinsic safety features and low cost. However, Zn dendrites and side reactions (e.g., corrosion, hydrogen evolution reaction, and inactive side product (Zn hydroxide sulfate) formation) at the Zn metal anode have been serious obstacles to realizing a satisfactory AZIB performance. The application of gel electrolytes is a common strategy for suppressing these problems, but the normally used highly cross-linked polymer matrix (e.g., polyacrylamide (PAM)) brings additional difficulties for battery assembly and recycling. Herein, we have developed a gel electrolyte for Zn metal anode stabilization, where a peptide matrix, a highly biocompatible material, is used for gel construction. Various experiments and simulations elucidate the sulfate anion-assisted self-assembly gel formation and its effect in stabilizing Zn metal anodes. Unlike polymer gel electrolytes, the peptide gel electrolyte can reversibly transform between gel and liquid states, thus facilitating the gel-involved battery assembly and recycling. Furthermore, the peptide gel electrolyte provides fast Zn ion diffusion (comparable to conventional liquid electrolyte) while suppressing side reactions and dendrite growth, thus achieving highly stable Zn metal anodes as validated in various cell configurations. We believe that our concept of gel electrolyte design will inspire more future directions for Zn metal anode protection based on gel electrolyte design.
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- Yizhou Wang
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering (BESE) and Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering (BESE) and Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering (BESE) and Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering (BESE) and Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering (BESE) and Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory for Nanomedicine, Division of Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering (BESE) and Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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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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Wang W, Ma L, Xu B, Zhu H, Zhang C, Chen L, Wei W. Hydrogen Bond Boosted Ferroelectric Polarization Enables High Rate Capability Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305797. [PMID: 37658501 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Lithium metal is considered as a promising anode material for next generation lithium-based batteries due to its highest specific capacity and lowest reduction potential. However, irreversible lithium stripping/depositing gives rise to severe dendritic growth and countless dead lithium, which lead to rapid electrochemical performance degradation and increased safety hazards, and thus limit its large-scale application. Herein, this work demonstrates a universal hydrogen-bond-induced strategy to in situ form a highly polarized ferroelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coating on the anode current collector. The localized electric field induced by the polarized ferroelectric PVDF can accelerate the migration of lithium ions and alleviate the shortage of lithium ions and uneven ion/electron distribution and transfer at the anode/electrolyte interface, thus promoting uniform deposition and stripping of Li+ at high-rate situations. As a result, the symmetrical Li || Li batteries with polarized PVDF coating exhibit a long cycling lifespan over 900 h under 2 mA cm-2 with marginal voltage polarization, and an ultra-high-rate performance up to 8.85 mA cm-2 . The full cells using LiFePO4 cathode also display enhanced electrochemical performance. The innovative strategy of ferroelectric polarization sheds light on interface engineering to circumvent Li dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries (LMBs).
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- Wenran Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha, Hunan, 410022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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Kim KW, Park B, Kim J, Seok H, Kim T, Jo C, Kim JK. Block Copolymer-Directed Facile Synthesis of N-Doped Mesoporous Graphitic Carbon for Reliable, High-Performance Zn Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:57905-57912. [PMID: 37040434 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Ordered mesoporous carbons (OMCs) are promising materials for cathode materials of a Zn ion hybrid capacitor (Zn HC) due to their high surface area and interconnected porous structure. Graphitization of the framework and nitrogen doping have been used to improve the energy storage performance of the OMCs by enhancing electrical conductivity, pseudocapacitive reaction sites, and surface affinity toward aqueous electrolytes. Thus, when both methods are simultaneously implemented to the OMCs, the Zn HC would have improved energy storage performance. Herein, we introduce a facile synthetic method for N-doped mesoporous graphitic carbon (N-mgc) by utilizing polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinlypyridine) copolymer (PS-b-P2VP) as both soft-template and carbon/nitrogen sources. Co-assembly of PS-b-P2VP with Ni precursors for graphitization formed a mesostructured composite, which was converted to N-doped graphitic carbon through catalytic pyrolysis. After selective removal of Ni, N-mgc was prepared. The obtained N-mgc exhibited interconnected mesoporous structure with high nitrogen content and high surface area. When N-mgc was employed as a cathode material in Zn ion HC, excellent energy storage performance was achieved: a high specific capacitance (43 F/g at 0.2 A/g), a high energy density of 19.4 Wh/kg at a power density of 180 W/kg, and reliable cycle stability (>3000 cycles).
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- Keon-Woo Kim
- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Energy Materials Technology (GIFT), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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Shao Z, Zhu K, Lin L, Liu S, Yang P, Zhang Y, Guo G, Li C, Wang W, Zhang Q, Wan C, Hong G, Yao Y. In Situ Etching of Multifunctional Three-Dimensional Interfacial Layers for the Construction of Porous Zn Anodes with Enhanced Surface Textures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38039069 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-ion batteries offer the advantages of greater security and lower fabrication costs over their lithium-ion counterparts. However, their further advancement and practical application are hindered by the drastic decay in their performance due to the uncontrollable dendrite growth on Zn anodes. In this study, we fabricated a versatile three-dimensional (3D) interfacial layer (3D PVDF-Zn(TFO)2 (PVDF: poly(vinylidene fluoride); TFO: trifluoromethanesulfonate), which simultaneously formed porous Zn-metal anodes (PZn) with an enhanced (002) texture, via a in situ etching scheme. The 3D PVDF-Zn(TFO)2@PZn symmetrical cells leverage the advantages of surface coating and 3D porous architectures to yield extra-long cyclic lifetimes of over 5300 h (0.1 mA cm-2). The fabricated anodes were found to be compatible with MnO2 cathodes, and the resulting full batteries delivered an outstanding capacity of 336 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and exhibited impressive long-term reversibility with a capacity retention of 78.7% for 2000 cycles. The proposed coating strategy is viable for developing porous structures with cutting-edge designs and for textured surface engineering.
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- Zhipeng Shao
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of New Optoelectronic Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR ,China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Yan H, Li S, Zhong J, Li B. An Electrochemical Perspective of Aqueous Zinc Metal Anode. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:15. [PMID: 37975948 PMCID: PMC10656387 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01227-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Based on the attributes of nonflammability, environmental benignity, and cost-effectiveness of aqueous electrolytes, as well as the favorable compatibility of zinc metal with them, aqueous zinc ions batteries (AZIBs) become the leading energy storage candidate to meet the requirements of safety and low cost. Yet, aqueous electrolytes, acting as a double-edged sword, also play a negative role by directly or indirectly causing various parasitic reactions at the zinc anode side. These reactions include hydrogen evolution reaction, passivation, and dendrites, resulting in poor Coulombic efficiency and short lifespan of AZIBs. A comprehensive review of aqueous electrolytes chemistry, zinc chemistry, mechanism and chemistry of parasitic reactions, and their relationship is lacking. Moreover, the understanding of strategies for suppressing parasitic reactions from an electrochemical perspective is not profound enough. In this review, firstly, the chemistry of electrolytes, zinc anodes, and parasitic reactions and their relationship in AZIBs are deeply disclosed. Subsequently, the strategies for suppressing parasitic reactions from the perspective of enhancing the inherent thermodynamic stability of electrolytes and anodes, and lowering the dynamics of parasitic reactions at Zn/electrolyte interfaces are reviewed. Lastly, the perspectives on the future development direction of aqueous electrolytes, zinc anodes, and Zn/electrolyte interfaces are presented.
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- Huibo Yan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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Li Y, Cui X, Yan J, Zhang Y, Xie E, Fu J. Ferroelectric-Enhanced cathode kinetics toward High-Performance aqueous Zinc-Ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1605-1611. [PMID: 37490837 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.097] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) offer promising potential for large-scale energy storage systems due to their high affordability and safety. However, their practical applications are hindered by the undesired rate capability and cycling stability of the used cathode, attributed to sluggish ions kinetics during charge-discharge process. Herein, we propose an electric field balancing strategy to regulate the electrolyte ions behavior by constructing a ferroelectric interface on the cathode surface using a prototypical of MnO2-based cathode. An appropriate thickness coating of ferroelectric materials coating (i.e., β-PVDF) on the MnO2 surface is theoretically and experimentally demonstrated to enhance the ion kinetics due to the optimized electrical distribution during electrochemical operations. Further comprehensive electrochemical mechanism studies reveal that the ferroelectric interface on the MnO2@β-PVDF not only promotes the diffusion of Zn2+ but also reduces the electrochemical overpotential (17.6 mV), resulting in improved electrochemical reversibility and capacity performance. The resultant MnO2@β-PVDF cathode exhibits the highest capacity of 277.6 mAh g-1 (at 0.1 A g-1) and capacity retention of 68.6% after 120 cycles, surpassing both the pristine MnO2 and non-ferroelectric materials coated MnO2 electrodes. This success presents a new approach to enhance the overall electrochemical performance of the cathodes for the practical application of AZIBs.
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- Yue Li
- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Shi Z, Yang M, Ren Y, Wang Y, Guo J, Yin J, Lai F, Zhang W, Chen S, Alshareef HN, Liu T. Highly Reversible Zn Anodes Achieved by Enhancing Ion-Transport Kinetics and Modulating Zn (002) Deposition. ACS NANO 2023; 17:21893-21904. [PMID: 37897736 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Uncontrolled dendrite growth and water-related side reactions in mild electrolytes are the main causes of poor cycling stability of zinc anodes, resulting in the deterioration of aqueous zinc-based batteries. Herein, a multifunctional fluorapatite (Ca5(PO4)3F) aerogel (FAG) interface layer is proposed to realize highly stable zinc anodes via the integrated regulation of Zn2+ migration kinetics and Zn (002) orientation deposition. Owing to the well-defined aerogel nanochannels and the rich Zn2+ adsorption sites resulting from the ion exchange between Ca2+ and Zn2+, the FAG interface layer could significantly accelerate the Zn2+ migration and effectively homogenize the Zn2+ flux and nucleation sites, thus promoting rapid and uniform Zn2+ migration at the electrode/electrolyte interface. Additionally, during the cycling process, the F atoms from FAG promote the in situ generation of ZnF2, which facilitates the manipulation of the preferred Zn (002) orientation deposition, thus efficiently suppressing dendrite growth and side reactions by combining with the above synergistic effects. Consequently, the FAG-modified Zn anode displays a stable cycle life of over 4000 h at 1 mA cm-2 and exhibits highly reversible Zn plating/stripping behavior. Meanwhile, the Zn||MnO2 full cells exhibit improved cycle stability over 2000 cycles compared with that of the bare Zn, highlighting the virtues of the FAG protective layer for highly reversible Zn anodes. Our work brings the insight in to stabilize Zn anodes and power the commercial applications of aqueous zinc-based batteries.
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- Zhenhai Shi
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge 02138, Massachusetts, United States
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Zhao J, Lv Z, Wang S, Chen Z, Meng Z, Li G, Guo C, Liu T, Hui J. Interphase Modulated Early-Stage Zn Electrodeposition Mechanism. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300731. [PMID: 37566764 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Zn electrodeposition mechanism is a cornerstone of dendritic issue exploration in Zn-ion battery. Investigation of the inherent early-stage Zn plating kinetics and its dependence on the reactivity of anode-electrolyte interphase is crucial. Herein, the kinetic evolution of Zn plating on three characteristic substrates is quantified: fresh Zn, commercial Zn foil, and Zn foil with spontaneously generated solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). Using scanning electrochemical microscopy analysis, the original interphase regulation of Zn deposit orientation and the competitive reaction between Zn deposition and SEI passivation are studied in situ. Furthermore, the SEI layer can suppress the dendrite growth at initial state by guiding the horizontal alignment of Zn flakes and promote Zn plating process. This approach provided a feasible consideration into interphase engineering of various metal anodes.
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- Jin Zhao
- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations (SIEMIS), Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Zhang Y, Ye M, Wen Z, Tang Y, Liu X, Li CC. Lithium Bis(oxalate)borate Additive for Self-repairing Zincophilic Solid Electrolyte Interphases towards Ultrahigh-rate and Ultra-stable Zinc Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311032. [PMID: 37691598 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311032] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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The artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a pivotal role in Zn anode stabilization but its long-term effectiveness at high rates is still challenged. Herein, to achieve superior long-life and high-rate Zn anode, an exquisite electrolyte additive, lithium bis(oxalate)borate (LiBOB), is proposed to in situ derive a highly Zn2+ -conductive SEI and to dynamically patrol its cycling-initiated defects. Profiting from the as-constructed real-time, automatic SEI repairing mechanism, the Zn anode can be cycled with distinct reversibility over 1800 h at an ultrahigh current density of 50 mA cm-2 , presenting a record-high cumulative capacity up to 45 Ah cm-2 . The superiority of the formulated electrolyte is further demonstrated in the Zn||MnO2 and Zn||NaV3 O8 full batteries, even when tested under harsh conditions (limited Zn supply (N/P≈3), 2500 cycles). This work brings inspiration for developing fast-charging Zn batteries toward grid-scale storage of renewable energy sources.
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- Zhaoyu Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Li J, Yin X, Duan F, Ba J, Wu M, Zhao K, Lian R, Wang C, Wei Y, Wang Y. Pure Amorphous and Ultrathin Phosphate Layer with Superior Ionic Conduction for Zinc Anode Protection. ACS NANO 2023; 17:20062-20072. [PMID: 37791687 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Fast and uniform ion transport within the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is considered a crucial factor for ensuring the long-term stability of metal electrodes. In this study, we present the fabrication of ultrathin artificial interphases consisting of a zinc phosphate nanofilm with pure amorphous characteristics and a surfactant overlayer. The thickness of the interphases can be precisely controlled within the range of a few tens of nanometers. We explore the impact of artificial SEI structure, including thickness and crystallinity, on its protective capabilities. The pure amorphous phosphate layer with optimized nanoscale thickness is found to provide an abundance of short and isotropic ion migration pathways and a low diffusion energy barrier. These features facilitate rapid and homogeneous Zn2+ transportation, resulting in compact and planar zinc deposition. Meanwhile, the hydrophobic alkyl moieties of the overlayer prevent disassociation of water at the interface. As a result, this nanofilm endures ultralong cycling stability with a low overpotential and enables high Zn plating/stripping reversibility. The Zn||MnO2 full cell shows a stable cycle life for 700 cycles under practical conditions of lean electrolyte, high areal capacity cathode, and limited Zn excess. These findings provide insights into the design and optimization of SEI layers for protection of metal anodes.
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- Junpeng Li
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Separations, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Sion CH-1951, Switzerland
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing 401135, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing 401135, China
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Huang H, Zhu Y, Chu F, Wang S, Cheng Y. Low-cost Zinc-Iron Flow Batteries for Long-Term and Large-Scale Energy Storage. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300492. [PMID: 37408513 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300492] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Aqueous flow batteries are considered very suitable for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety, long cycle life, and independent design of power and capacity. Especially, zinc-iron flow batteries have significant advantages such as low price, non-toxicity, and stability compared with other aqueous flow batteries. Significant technological progress has been made in zinc-iron flow batteries in recent years. Numerous energy storage power stations have been built worldwide using zinc-iron flow battery technology. This review first introduces the developing history. Then, we summarize the critical problems and the recent development of zinc-iron flow batteries from electrode materials and structures, membranes manufacture, electrolyte modification, and stack and system application. Finally, we forecast the development direction of the zinc-iron flow battery technology for large-scale energy storage.
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- Haili Huang
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Beijing University of Chemical Technology, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Beijing University of Chemical Technology, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Beijing University of Chemical Technology, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Beijing University of Chemical Technology, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China
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Loh JR, Xue J, Lee WSV. Challenges and Strategies in the Development of Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2023:e2300101. [PMID: 37035953 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Although promising, the practical use of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) remains plagued with uncontrollable dendrite growth, parasitic side reactions, and the high intercalation energy of divalent Zn2+ ions. Hence, much work has been conducted to alleviate these issues to maximize the energy density and cyclic life of the cell. In this holistic review, the mechanisms and rationale for the stated challenges shall be summarized, followed by the corresponding strategies employed to mitigate them. Thereafter, a perspective on present research and the outlook of ZIBs would be put forth in hopes to enhance their electrochemical properties in a multipronged approach.
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- Jiong Rui Loh
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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Wang Y, Xu X, Yin J, Huang G, Guo T, Tian Z, Alsaadi R, Zhu Y, Alshareef HN. MoS 2 -Mediated Epitaxial Plating of Zn Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208171. [PMID: 36401604 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Metal-based anodes (Li, Zn, etc.) are regarded as promising solutions for next-generation advanced batteries due to their high theoretical specific capacities. However, most of these metal anodes suffer from dendrite growth, which severely restricts their practical applications. Recently, epitaxial anode metal deposition by choosing a suitable substrate has received tremendous attention as an effective strategy to suppress dendrites. However, the epitaxial relationship between plated metal and the substrate has been a subject of debate. Herein, large-area, mono-orientated 2D material (MoS2 ) is used, for the first time, to electrodeposit truly epitaxial Zn anodes. The continuous (without edges) mono-orientated MoS2 films are shown to be an effective strategy for suppressing metal dendrites. In addition, the epitaxial nature of the electrodeposited Zn anode is proven by pole figure analysis, which provides the first demonstration of truly epitaxial Zn anode growth over large area as metal anode protection strategy through epitaxy.
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- Yizhou Wang
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Lv T, Zhu G, Dong S, Kong Q, Peng Y, Jiang S, Zhang G, Yang Z, Yang S, Dong X, Pang H, Zhang Y. Co-Intercalation of Dual Charge Carriers in Metal-Ion-Confining Layered Vanadium Oxide Nanobelts for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216089. [PMID: 36409041 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vanadium-based oxides with high theoretical specific capacities and open crystal structures are promising cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). In this work, the confined synthesis can insert metal ions into the interlayer spacing of layered vanadium oxide nanobelts without changing the original morphology. Furthermore, we obtain a series of nanomaterials based on metal-confined nanobelts, and describe the effect of interlayer spacing on the electrochemical performance. The electrochemical properties of the obtained Al2.65 V6 O13 ⋅ 2.07H2 O as cathodes for AZIBs are remarkably improved with a high initial capacity of 571.7 mAh ⋅ g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 . Even at a high current density of 5.0 A g-1 , the initial capacity can still reach 205.7 mAh g-1 , with a high capacity retention of 89.2 % after 2000 cycles. This study demonstrates that nanobelts confined with metal ions can significantly improve energy storage applications, revealing new avenues for enhancing the electrochemical performance of AZIBs.
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- Tingting Lv
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, 221116, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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Duan F, Jin S, Cheng Y, Yang F, Wei M, Wang M, Zhang X, Yu Y, Yin X, Zhao K, Wei Y, Wu L, Wang Y. Two-Dimensional Organic-Inorganic Heterostructure as a Multifunctional Protective Layer for High Performance Zinc Metal Anode. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:42-50. [PMID: 36562792 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c03277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Dendrite growth and side reactions of Zn metal anodes remain unresolved obstacles for practical application of aqueous Zn ion batteries. Herein, a two-dimensional (2D) organic-inorganic heterostructure with controlled thickness was constructed as a protective layer for a Zn metal anode. The reduction of uniformly distributed polyoxometalate in the layer causes a negative charge density gradient, which can accelerate zinc ion transfer, homogenize zinc deposition, and shield sulfates at the electrode interface, while the exposed hydrophobic alkyl chain of the layer can isolate the direct contact of water with the Zn anode. As a result of the synergetic effect, this 2D organic-inorganic heterostructure enables high Zn plating/stripping reversibility, with high average Coulombic efficiencies of 99.97% for 3700 cycles at 2 mA cm-2. Under high Zn utilization conditions, a high areal-capacity full cell with hundreds of cycles was demonstrated.
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- Fengxue Duan
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Separations, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Sion CH-1951, Switzerland
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University Chongqing, 401135, China
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Liu Y, An Y, Wu L, Sun J, Xiong F, Tang H, Chen S, Guo Y, Zhang L, An Q, Mai L. Interfacial Chemistry Modulation via Amphoteric Glycine for a Highly Reversible Zinc Anode. ACS NANO 2023; 17:552-560. [PMID: 36524731 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Zn metal is thermodynamically unstable in aqueous electrolytes, which induces dendrite growth and ongoing parasitic reactions at the interface during the plating process and even during shelf time, resulting in rapid battery failure and hindering the practical application of aqueous Zn ion batteries. In this work, glycine, a common multifunctional additive, is utilized to modulate the solvation shell structure and enhance the interfacial stability to guard the reversibility and stability of the Zn anode. Apart from partially replacing the original SO42- in the contact ion pair of Zn2+[H2O]5·OSO32- complexes to suppress the formation of Zn4(OH)6SO4·xH2O byproducts at the interface, glycine molecules can also form a water-poor electrical double layer on the zinc metal surface during resting and be further reduced to build in situ a ZnS-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer during cycling, which further suppresses side reactions and the random growth of Zn dendrites in the whole process. As expected, the cycle life of the symmetrical cells reaches over 3200 h in glycine-containing electrolytes. In addition, the Zn//NVO full cell shows exceptional cycling stability for 3000 cycles at 5 A g-1. Given the low-cost superiority of glycine, the proposed strategy for interfacial chemistry modulation shows considerable potential in promoting the commercialization progress of aqueous batteries.
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- Yu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574 Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574 Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574 Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan 528200, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
- Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Xianhu Hydrogen Valley, Foshan 528200, People's Republic of China
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Zhang Y, Zheng X, Wang N, Lai WH, Liu Y, Chou SL, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang YX. Anode optimization strategies for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2022; 13:14246-14263. [PMID: 36545135 PMCID: PMC9749470 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc04945g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have received much research attention due to their advantages of safety, non-toxicity, simple manufacture, and element abundance. Nevertheless, serious problems still remain for their anodes, such as dendrite development, corrosion, passivation, and the parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction due to their unique aqueous electrolyte system constituting the main issues that must be addressed, which are blocking the further advancement of anodes for Zn-ion batteries. Herein, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the problems that exist for the zinc anode, summarize the main failure types and mechanisms of the zinc anode, and review the main modification strategies for the anode from the three aspects of the electrolyte, anode surface, and anode host. Furthermore, we also shed light on further modification and optimization strategies for the zinc anode, which provide directions for the future development of anodes for zinc-ion batteries.
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- Yiyang Zhang
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia,Laboratory of Nanoscale Biosensing and Bioimaging, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical UniversityChina
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua UniversityBeijing 100084China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biosensing and Bioimaging, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical UniversityChina
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou UniversityWenzhou 325035China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia,Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai 200093China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia,Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai 200093China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia
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Chen J, Wang Y, Li S, Chen H, Qiao X, Zhao J, Ma Y, Alshareef HN. Porous Metal Current Collectors for Alkali Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 10:e2205695. [PMID: 36437052 PMCID: PMC9811491 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Alkali metals (i.e., Li, Na, and K) are promising anode materials for next-generation high-energy-density batteries due to their superior theoretical specific capacities and low electrochemical potentials. However, the uneven current and ion distribution on the anode surface probably induces undesirable dendrite growth, which leads to significant safety hazards and severely hinders the commercialization of alkali metal anodes. A smart and versatile strategy that can accommodate alkali metals into porous metal current collectors (PMCCs) has been well established to resolve the issues as well as to promote the practical applications of alkali metal anodes. Moreover, the proposal of PMCCs can meet the requirement of the dendrite-free battery fabrication industry, while the electrode material loading exactly needs the metal current collector component as well. Here, a systematic survey on advanced PMCCs for Li, Na, and K alkali metal anodes is presented, including their development timeline, categories, fabrication methods, and working mechanism. On this basis, some significant methodology advances to control pore structure, surface area, surface wettability, and mechanical properties are systematically summarized. Further, the existing issues and the development prospects of PMCCs to improve anode performance in alkali metal batteries are discussed.
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- Jianyu Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
- Suzhou Vocational Institute of Industrial Technology1 Zhineng AvenueSuzhou International Education ParkSuzhou215104China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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Fei H, Han J, Passerini S, Varzi A. Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Interphase for Stabilizing a Zinc Metal Anode in a Mild Aqueous Electrolyte. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:48675-48681. [PMID: 36255351 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-based batteries have recently gained tremendous attention because of their low cost and high safety. However, the issues associated with the zinc metal anode, including corrosion, H2 evolution, and dendrite growth, hinder their practical applications. Herein, we design a hybrid organic/inorganic interphase composed of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene), silica, and zinc triflate to stabilize the zinc metal anode in a mild aqueous electrolyte. It is proven that the artificial interphase reduces corrosion of the Zn metal in the ZnSO4 electrolyte and suppresses dendrite growth by regulating Zn2+ deposition. Therefore, the lifespan of symmetrical cells with coated Zn could be enhanced to over 960 h with a stripping/plating capacity of 0.5 mAh cm-2. In addition, zinc-ion batteries including a sodium vanadate cathode and a coated Zn anode could achieve 3000 cycles with nearly no capacity fading at 5 A g-1.
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- Huifang Fei
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Park G, Park H, Seol W, Suh S, Jo JY, Kumar S, Kim HJ. Inhibition of Zinc Dendrites Realized by a β-P(VDF-TrFE) Nanofiber Layer in Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1014. [PMID: 36295773 PMCID: PMC9610699 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12101014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Uncontrollable Zn dendrite formations and parasitic side reactions on Zn electrodes induce poor cycling stability and safety issues, preventing the large-scale commercialization of Zn-ion batteries. Herein, to achieve uniform Zn deposition and suppress side reactions, an electrospun ferroelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) copolymer, a P(VDF-TrFE) nanofiber layer, is introduced as an artificial solid-electrolyte interface on a Cu substrate acting as a current collector. The aligned molecular structure of β-P(VDF-TrFE) can effectively suppress localized current density on the Cu surface, lead to uniform Zn deposition, and suppress side reactions by preventing direct contact between electrodes and aqueous electrolytes. The half-cell configuration formed by the newly fabricated electrode can achieve an average coulombic efficiency of 99.2% over 300 cycles without short-circuiting at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 and areal capacity of 1 mAh cm-2. Stable cycling stability is also maintained for 200 cycles at a current density of 0.5 A g-1 in a full-cell test using MnO2 as a cathode.
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- Geumyong Park
- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
- Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Energies (RISE), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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Wang X, Li X, Fan H, Ma L. Solid Electrolyte Interface in Zn-Based Battery Systems. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:205. [PMID: 36261666 PMCID: PMC9582111 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00939-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Due to its high theoretical capacity (820 mAh g-1), low standard electrode potential (- 0.76 V vs. SHE), excellent stability in aqueous solutions, low cost, environmental friendliness and intrinsically high safety, zinc (Zn)-based batteries have attracted much attention in developing new energy storage devices. In Zn battery system, the battery performance is significantly affected by the solid electrolyte interface (SEI), which is controlled by electrode and electrolyte, and attracts dendrite growth, electrochemical stability window range, metallic Zn anode corrosion and passivation, and electrolyte mutations. Therefore, the design of SEI is decisive for the overall performance of Zn battery systems. This paper summarizes the formation mechanism, the types and characteristics, and the characterization techniques associated with SEI. Meanwhile, we analyze the influence of SEI on battery performance, and put forward the design strategies of SEI. Finally, the future research of SEI in Zn battery system is prospected to seize the nature of SEI, improve the battery performance and promote the large-scale application.
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- Xinyu Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China.
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Wang L, Wang X, Wang Z, Song B, Wan F, Ma X. Electrical‐Conductive/Insulating Bi‐Functional Layers for Stable Zn Metal Anode. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202285. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Lang Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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Ho VC, Lim H, Kim MJ, Mun J. Improving the Performance of Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries by Inhibiting Zinc Dendrite Growth: Recent Progress. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200289. [PMID: 35546083 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates for the next-generation high-energy storage devices, owing to their resource availability, low cost, eco-friendliness, and high safety. The zinc (Zn) metal anode in a suitable battery system, including an electrolyte and a high-performance cathode electrode, can deliver an excellent electrochemical performance. However, several obstacles must be overcome to utilize aqueous ZIBs. Among these, Zn dendrite growth, corrosion, and side reactions severely impair the performance of rechargeable ZIBs. To deal with these issues, a profound understanding of the mechanism of the matter occurring in electrochemical cycles is essential to thoroughly solve the challenges. Instead of focusing solely on techniques for improving the performance of Zn metal anodes, this review delves into and summarizes the causes of side reactions and dendrite formation, thereby establishing a logical system of methodologies for improving the electrochemical performance of mild aqueous ZIBs. The correlation between the Zn metal anode, aqueous electrolyte, separators and the performance of ZIBs is also discussed in detail. There is also a brief perspective on the future development of Zn metal anodes in aqueous solutions. This study sheds a light on the challenges associated with the construction of high-performance ZIBs, which will significantly aid in their practical implementation.
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- Van-Chuong Ho
- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419 (Republic of, Korea
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), SungkyunKwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419 (Republic of, Korea
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Zhou J, Zhang L, Peng M, Zhou X, Cao Y, Liu J, Shen X, Yan C, Qian T. Diminishing Interfacial Turbulence by Colloid-Polymer Electrolyte to Stabilize Zinc Ion Flux for Deep-Cycling Zn Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200131. [PMID: 35357047 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The fluidity of aqueous electrolytes and undesired H2 evolution reaction (HER) can cause severe interfacial turbulence in aqueous Zn metal batteries (ZMBs) at deep cycling with high capacities and current densities, which would further perturb ion flux and aggravate Zn dendrite growth. In this study, a colloid-polymer electrolyte (CPE) with special colloidal phase and suppressed HER is designed to diminish interfacial turbulence and boost deep Zn electrochemistry. Density functional theory calculations confirm that the quantitative migratory barriers of Zn2+ along the transport pathway in CPE demonstrate much smaller fluctuations compared with normal aqueous electrolyte, indicating that CPE can effectively diminish interfacial disturbance. Benefitting from this, the Zn2+ ion flux can be homogenized and deposited evenly on the electrode, which is confirmed by finite element simulation and in situ Raman measurements. Consequently, CPE enables stable operation of Zn//Cu cells even with high capacity (up to 20 mAh cm-2 ) and current density (up to 100 mA cm-2 ) and Zn//Na5 V12 O32 full-cell with N/P ratio as low as 1 (i.e., 100% Zn utilization). It is believed that this strategy opens a brand-new avenue based on CPE toward boosting deep-cycling electrochemistry in ZMBs and even other aqueous energy-storage applications.
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- Jinqiu Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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Xu Y, Zheng X, Sun J, Wang W, Wang M, Yuan Y, Chuai M, Chen N, Hu H, Chen W. Nucleophilic Interfacial Layer Enables Stable Zn Anodes for Aqueous Zn Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:3298-3306. [PMID: 35385667 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aqueous Zn batteries are emerging as promising energy storage devices. However, severe dendrite growth and side reactions of Zn anodes restrict their further development. Herein, we develop a nucleophilic interfacial layer (NIL) on Zn to achieve a highly stable Zn anode for rechargeable Zn batteries. The NIL in a composition of zinc acetate acetamide is homogeneous, compact, and Zn2+-conductive, rendering dendrite-free Zn deposition, which is observed by in situ optical microscopy. Benefiting from the advantages of NIL, the Zn||Zn symmetric cells show a low overpotential of 0.12 V at a high current density of 40 mA/cm2, enhanced Coulombic efficiency up to 99.9%, and extended lifespan over 2600 cycles. The Zn||Ti asymmetric cells exhibit a high areal capacity of 5 mAh/cm2. Moreover, the NIL functionalized Zn anode enables stable cycling of both anode-free Zn||Cl2 cells and zinc-ion capacitors, providing opportunities for the development of high-performance energy storage devices.
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- Yan Xu
- Hoffman Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hoffman Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hoffman Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Hong L, Wu X, Wang LY, Zhong M, Zhang P, Jiang L, Huang W, Wang Y, Wang KX, Chen JS. Highly Reversible Zinc Anode Enabled by a Cation-Exchange Coating with Zn-Ion Selective Channels. ACS NANO 2022; 16:6906-6915. [PMID: 35417134 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted extensive attention due to their low cost and high safety. However, the critical issues of dendrite growth and side reactions on the Zn metal anode hinder the commercialization of ZIBs. Herein, we demonstrated that the formation of Zn4SO4(OH)6·5H2O byproducts is closely relevant to the direct contact between the Zn electrode and SO42-/H2O. On the basis of this finding, we developed a cation-exchange membrane of perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) coated on the Zn surface to regulate the Zn plating/stripping behavior. Importantly, the PFSA film with abundant sulfonic acid groups could simultaneously block the access of SO42- and H2O, accelerate the Zn2+ ion transport kinetics, and uniformize the electrical and Zn2+ ion concentration field on the Zn surface, thus achieving a highly reversible Zn plating/stripping process with corrosion-free and dendrite-free behavior. Consequently, the PFSA-modified Zn anode exhibits high reversibility with 99.5% Coulombic efficiency and excellent plating/stripping stability (over 1500 h), subsequently enabling a highly rechargeable Zn-MnO2 full cell. The strategy of the cation-exchange membrane proposed in this work provides a simple but efficient method for suppression of side reactions.
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- Lin Hong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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Shang W, Li Q, Jiang F, Huang B, Song J, Yun S, Liu X, Kimura H, Liu J, Kang L. Boosting Zn||I 2 Battery's Performance by Coating a Zeolite-Based Cation-Exchange Protecting Layer. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:82. [PMID: 35334003 PMCID: PMC8956761 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00825-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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High-performance Zn||I2 batteries were established by coating zeolite protecting layers. The Zn2+-conductive layer suppresses I3- shuttling, Zn corrosion/dendrite growth. The Zeolite-Zn||I2 batteries achieve long lifespan (91.92% capacity retention after 5600 cycles), high coulombic efficiencies (99.76% in average) and large capacity (203-196 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1) simultaneously. The intrinsically safe Zn||I2 battery, one of the leading candidates aiming to replace traditional Pb-acid batteries, is still seriously suffering from short shelf and cycling lifespan, due to the uncontrolled I3--shuttling and dynamic parasitic reactions on Zn anodes. Considering the fact that almost all these detrimental processes terminate on the surfaces of Zn anodes, modifying Zn anodes' surface with protecting layers should be one of the most straightforward and thorough approaches to restrain these processes. Herein, a facile zeolite-based cation-exchange protecting layer is designed to comprehensively suppress the unfavored parasitic reactions on the Zn anodes. The negatively-charged cavities in the zeolite lattice provide highly accessible migration channels for Zn2+, while blocking anions and electrolyte from passing through. This low-cost cation-exchange protecting layer can simultaneously suppress self-discharge, anode corrosion/passivation, and Zn dendrite growth, awarding the Zn||I2 batteries with ultra-long cycle life (91.92% capacity retention after 5600 cycles at 2 A g-1), high coulombic efficiencies (99.76% in average) and large capacity (203-196 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1). This work provides a highly affordable approach for the construction of high-performance Zn-I2 aqueous batteries.
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- Wenshuo Shang
- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Palygorskite Science and Applied Technology of Jiangsu Province, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, 223003, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of 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, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, People's Republic of China.
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