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Yang Z, Sun Y, Li J, He G, Chai G. Noncovalent Interactions-Driven Self-Assembly of Polyanionic Additive for Long Anti-Calendar Aging and High-Rate Zinc Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404513. [PMID: 38937993 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Zinc anodes of zinc metal batteries suffer from unsatisfactory plating/striping reversibility due to interfacial parasitic reactions and poor Zn2+ mass transfer kinetics. Herein, methoxy polyethylene glycol-phosphate (mPEG-P) is introduced as an electrolyte additive to achieve long anti-calendar aging and high-rate capabilities. The polyanionic of mPEG-P self-assembles via noncovalent-interactions on electrode surface to form polyether-based cation channels and in situ organic-inorganic hybrid solid electrolyte interface layer, which ensure rapid Zn2+ mass transfer and suppresses interfacial parasitic reactions, realizing outstanding cycling/calendar aging stability. As a result, the Zn//Zn symmetric cells with mPEG-P present long lifespans over 9000 and 2500 cycles at ultrahigh current densities of 120 and 200 mA cm-2, respectively. Besides, the coulombic efficiency (CE) of the Zn//Cu cell with mPEG-P additive (88.21%) is much higher than that of the cell (36.4%) at the initial cycle after the 15-day calendar aging treatment, presenting excellent anti-static corrosion performance. Furthermore, after 20-day aging, the Zn//MnO2 cell exhibits a superior capacity retention of 89% compared with that of the cell without mPEG-P (28%) after 150 cycles. This study provides a promising avenue for boosting the development of high efficiency and durable metallic zinc based stationary energy storage system.
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- Zimin Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350007, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Salt Lakes, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, Qinghai, 810008, P. R. China
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Hu X, Liao Y, Wu M, Zheng W, Long M, Chen L. Mesoporous copper-doped δ-MnO 2 superstructures to enable high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 674:297-305. [PMID: 38936086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.152] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are competitive alternatives for large-scale energy-storage devices owing to the abundance of zinc and low cost, high theoretical specific capacity, and high safety of these batteries. High-performance and stable cathode materials in AZIBs are the key to storing Zn2+. Manganese-based cathode materials have attracted considerable attention because of their abundance, low toxicity, low cost, and abundant valence states (Mn2+, Mn3+, Mn4+, and Mn7+). However, as a typical cathode material, birnessite-MnO2 (δ-MnO2) has low conductivity and structural instability. The crystal structure may undergo severe distortion, disorder, and structural damage, leading to severe cyclic instability. In addition, its energy-storage mechanism is still unclear, and most of the reported manganese oxide-based materials do not have excellent electrochemical performance. Herein, we propose a copper-doped Cu0.05K0.11Mn0.84O2·0.54H2O (Cu2-KMO) cathode, which exhibits a large interlayer spacing, a stable structure, and accelerated reaction kinetics. This cathode was prepared using a simple hydrothermal method. The AZIB assembled using Cu2-KMO showed high specific capacity (600 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 75 cycles). The dissolution-deposition energy storage mechanism of Cu-KMO in AZIBs with double electron transfer was revealed using ex situ tests. The good electrochemical performance of the Cu2-KMO cathode fabricated by the doping strategy in this study provides ideas for the subsequent preparation of manganese dioxide using other strategies.
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- Xi Hu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Laboratory of Materials and Metallurgy, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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Li H, Li S, Hou R, Rao Y, Guo S, Chang Z, Zhou H. Recent advances in zinc-ion dehydration strategies for optimized Zn-metal batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 38904425 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00343h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-metal batteries have attracted increasing interest for large-scale energy storage owing to their outstanding merits in terms of safety, cost and production. However, they constantly suffer from inadequate energy density and poor cycling stability due to the presence of zinc ions in the fully hydrated solvation state. Thus, designing the dehydrated solvation structure of zinc ions can effectively address the current drawbacks of aqueous Zn-metal batteries. In this case, considering the lack of studies focused on strategies for the dehydration of zinc ions, herein, we present a systematic and comprehensive review to deepen the understanding of zinc-ion solvation regulation. Two fundamental design principles of component regulation and pre-desolvation are summarized in terms of solvation environment formation and interfacial desolvation behavior. Subsequently, specific strategy based distinct principles are carefully discussed, including preparation methods, working mechanisms, analysis approaches and performance improvements. Finally, we present a general summary of the issues addressed using zinc-ion dehydration strategies, and four critical aspects to promote zinc-ion solvation regulation are presented as an outlook, involving updating (de)solvation theories, revealing interfacial evolution, enhancing analysis techniques and developing functional materials. We believe that this review will not only stimulate more creativity in optimizing aqueous electrolytes but also provide valuable insights into designing other battery systems.
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- Haoyu Li
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
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Li C, Yuan H, Liu T, Zhang R, Zhu J, Cui H, Wang Y, Cao D, Wang D, Zhi C. Distinguish MnO 2/Mn 2+ Conversion/ Zn 2+ Intercalation/ H + Conversion Chemistries at Different Potentials in Aqueous Zn||MnO 2 Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403504. [PMID: 38563637 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403504] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The rechargeable aqueous Zn||MnO2 chemistry has been extensively explored, but its electrochemical reaction mechanisms, especially in the context of MnO2/Mn2+ conversion and Zn2+/H+ intercalation chemistry, remain not fully understood. Here, we designed an amphiphilic hydrogel electrolyte, which distinguished the MnO2/Mn2+ conversion, Zn2+ intercalation, and H+ intercalation and conversion processes at three distinct discharge plateaus of an aqueous Zn||MnO2 battery. The amphiphilic hydrogel electrolyte is featured with an extended electrochemical stability window up to 3.0 V, high ionic conductivity, Zn2+-selective ion tunnels, and hydrophobic associations with cathode materials. This specifically designed electrolyte allows the MnO2/Mn2+ conversion reaction at a discharge plateau of 1.75 V. More interesting, the discharge plateaus of ~1.33 V, previously assigned as the co-intercalation of Zn2+ and H+ ions in the MnO2 cathode, are specified as the exclusive intercalation of Zn2+ ions, leading to an ultra-flat voltage plateau. Furthermore, with a distinct three-step electrochemical energy storage process, a high areal capacity of 1.8 mAh cm-2 and high specific energy of 0.858 Wh cm-2, even at a low MnO2 loading mass of 0.5 mg cm-2 are achieved. To our knowledge, this is the first report to fully distinguish different mechanisms at different potentials in aqueous Zn||MnO2 batteries.
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- Chuan Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, 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, 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, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, 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, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Liao Y, Yang C, Bai J, He Q, Wang H, Chen H, Zhang Q, Chen L. Insights into the cycling stability of manganese-based zinc-ion batteries: from energy storage mechanisms to capacity fluctuation and optimization strategies. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7441-7473. [PMID: 38784725 PMCID: PMC11110161 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00510d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Manganese-based materials are considered as one of the most promising cathodes in zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) for large-scale energy storage applications owing to their cost-effectiveness, natural availability, low toxicity, multivalent states, high operation voltage, and satisfactory capacity. However, their intricate energy storage mechanisms coupled with unsatisfactory cycling stability hinder their commercial applications. Previous reviews have primarily focused on optimization strategies for achieving high capacity and fast reaction kinetics, while overlooking capacity fluctuation and lacking a systematic discussion on strategies to enhance the cycling stability of these materials. Thus, in this review, the energy storage mechanisms of manganese-based ZIBs with different structures are systematically elucidated and summarized. Next, the capacity fluctuation in manganese-based ZIBs, including capacity activation, degradation, and dynamic evolution in the whole cycle calendar are comprehensively analyzed. Finally, the constructive optimization strategies based on the reaction chemistry of one-electron and two-electron transfers for achieving durable cycling performance in manganese-based ZIBs are proposed.
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- Yanxin Liao
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR 999077 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- Department Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong Kowloon Hong Kong SAR 999077 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 China
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Liu Y, Xie C, Li X. Carbon Nanotube Network Induces Porous Deposited MnO 2 for High-Areal Capacity Zn/Mn Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402026. [PMID: 38659177 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Mn2+/MnO2 aqueous battery is a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage owing to its feature of low-cost and abundant crustal reserves. However, the inherent MnO2 shedding issue results in a limited areal capacity and poor cycling life, which prohibits its further commercialization. In this manuscript, it is revealed that the cause of shedding is the cracking of MnO2 layer due to stress. To circumvent this challenge, carbon nanotubes framework is introduced on pristine carbon felt, which provides more deposition sites and induces the formation of a porous deposition layer. Compared to the dense deposition layer on pristine carbon felt, the porous structure can effectively avoid cracking and subsequent shedding issue. Moreover, the porous deposited layer is conducive to proton diffusion and rich in defects, which facilitates the subsequent dissolution reaction. As results, the assembled Zn/Mn battery demonstrates more than 200 cycles with the areal capacity of 15 mAh cm-2 at 40 mA cm-2. Even with a high areal capacity of 40 mAh cm-2, it can still run for more than 60 cycles. This breakthrough paves a way toward practical manganese-based batteries, bringing us closer to achieve cost-effective batteries.
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- Yun Liu
- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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Zhao Y, Sui S, Yang Q, Li J, Chu S, Gu M, Li L, Shi S, Zhang Y, Chen Z, Chou S, Lei K. Electrolyte-Induced Morphology Evolution to Boost Potassium Storage Performance of Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic Dianhydride. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:4546-4553. [PMID: 38588452 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Organic materials have attracted extensive attention for potassium-ion batteries due to their flexible structure designability and environmental friendliness. However, organic materials generally suffer from unavoidable dissolution in aprotic electrolytes, causing an unsatisfactory electrochemical performance. Herein, we designed a weakly solvating electrolyte to boost the potassium storage performance of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA). The electrolyte induces an in situ morphology evolution and achieves a nanowire structure. The weakly dissolving capability of ethylene glycol diethyl ether-based electrolyte and unique nanowire structure effectively avoid the dissolution of PTCDA. As a result, PTCDA shows excellent cycling stability (a capacity retention of 89.1% after 2000 cycles) and good rate performance (70.3 mAh g-1 at 50C). In addition, experimental detail discloses that the sulfonyl group plays a key role in inducing morphology evolution during the charge/discharge process. This work opens up new opportunities in electrolyte design for organic electrodes and illuminates further developments of potassium-ion batteries.
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- Yuqing Zhao
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Tianjin 325035, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Tianjin 325035, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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Cui X, Huang Z, Xin J, Deng S, He Y, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Chen W, Xie E, Fu J. Intercalation chemistry engineering strategy enabled high mass loading and ultrastable electrodes for High-Performance aqueous electrochemical energy storage devices. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:32-41. [PMID: 38241869 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Aqueous electrochemical energy storage devices (AEESDs) are considered one of the most promising candidates for large-scale energy storage infrastructure due to their high affordability and safety. Developing electrodes with the merits of high energy density and long lifespan remains a challenging issue toward the practical application of AEESDs. Research attempts at electrode materials, nanostructure configuration, and electronic engineering show the limitations due to the inherent contradictions associated with thicker electrodes and ion-accessible kinetics. Herein, we propose an intercalation chemistry engineering strategy to enhance the electrolyte ion (de)intercalation behaviors during the electrochemical charge-discharge. To validate this strategy, the prototypical model of a high-mass-loading MnO2-based electrode is used with controlled intercalation of Na+ and H2O. Theoretical and experimental results reveal that an optimal content of Na+ and H2O on the MnO2-based electrode exhibits superior electrochemical performance. Typically, the resultant electrode exhibits an impressive areal capacitance of 1551 mF/cm2 with a mass loading of 9.7 mg/cm2 (at 1 mA/cm2). Furthermore, the assembled full-cell with obtained MnO2-based electrode delivers a high energy density of 0.12 mWh/cm2 (at 20.02 mW/cm2) and ultra-high cycling stability with a capacitance retention percentage of 89.63 % (345 mF/cm2) even after 100,000 cycles (tested over 72 days).
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- Xiaosha Cui
- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, PR 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, PR 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, PR China.
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Cheng W, Zhao M, Lai Y, Wang X, Liu H, Xiao P, Mo G, Liu B, Liu Y. Recent advances in battery characterization using in situ XAFS, SAXS, XRD, and their combining techniques: From single scale to multiscale structure detection. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20230056. [PMID: 38854491 PMCID: PMC10867397 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20230056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Revealing and clarifying the chemical reaction processes and mechanisms inside the batteries will bring a great help to the controllable preparation and performance modulation of batteries. Advanced characterization techniques based on synchrotron radiation (SR) have accelerated the development of various batteries over the past decade. In situ SR techniques have been widely used in the study of electrochemical reactions and mechanisms due to their excellent characteristics. Herein, the three most wide and important synchrotron radiation techniques used in battery research were systematically reviewed, namely X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy, small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Special attention is paid to how these characterization techniques are used to understand the reaction mechanism of batteries and improve the practical characteristics of batteries. Moreover, the in situ combining techniques advance the acquisition of single scale structure information to the simultaneous characterization of multiscale structures, which will bring a new perspective to the research of batteries. Finally, the challenges and future opportunities of SR techniques for battery research are featured based on their current development.
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- Weidong Cheng
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringQiqihar UniversityQiqiharChina
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringQiqihar UniversityQiqiharChina
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
- Chinese Academy of SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringQiqihar UniversityQiqiharChina
- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringQiqihar UniversityQiqiharChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, The Key Laboratory of Catalysis of CNPC, College of Chemical EngineeringChina University of PetroleumBeijingChina
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of ChemistryBeijingUniversity of Chemical TechnologyBeijingChina
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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Bogomolov K, Ein-Eli Y. Alkaline Ni-Zn Rechargeable Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage: Battery Components, Deterioration Mechanisms, and Impact of Additives. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300940. [PMID: 37682032 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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The demand for long-term, sustainable, and low-cost battery energy storage systems with high power delivery capabilities for stationary grid-scale energy storage, as well as the necessity for safe lithium-ion battery alternatives, has renewed interest in aqueous zinc-based rechargeable batteries. The alkaline Ni-Zn rechargeable battery chemistry was identified as a promising technology for sustainable energy storage applications, albeit a considerable investment in academic research, it still fails to deliver the requisite performance. It is hampered by a relatively short-term electrode degradation, resulting in a decreased cycle life. Dendrite formation, parasitic hydrogen evolution, corrosion, passivation, and dynamic morphological growth are all challenging and interrelated possible degradation processes. This review elaborates on the components of Ni-Zn batteries and their deterioration mechanisms, focusing on the influence of electrolyte additives as a cost-effective, simple, yet versatile approach for regulating these phenomena and extending the battery cycle life. Even though a great deal of effort has been dedicated to this subject, the challenges remain. This highlights that a breakthrough is to be expected, but it will necessitate not only an experimental approach, but also a theoretical and computational one, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
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- Katerina Bogomolov
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
- The Nancy & Stephan Grand Technion Energy Program (GTEP), Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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Wu J, Tang Y, Xu H, Ma G, Jiang J, Xian C, Xu M, Bao SJ, Chen H. ZnO Additive Boosts Charging Speed and Cycling Stability of Electrolytic Zn-Mn Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:74. [PMID: 38175408 PMCID: PMC10767122 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01296-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Electrolytic aqueous zinc-manganese (Zn-Mn) batteries have the advantage of high discharge voltage and high capacity due to two-electron reactions. However, the pitfall of electrolytic Zn-Mn batteries is the sluggish deposition reaction kinetics of manganese oxide during the charge process and short cycle life. We show that, incorporating ZnO electrolyte additive can form a neutral and highly viscous gel-like electrolyte and render a new form of electrolytic Zn-Mn batteries with significantly improved charging capabilities. Specifically, the ZnO gel-like electrolyte activates the zinc sulfate hydroxide hydrate assisted Mn2+ deposition reaction and induces phase and structure change of the deposited manganese oxide (Zn2Mn3O8·H2O nanorods array), resulting in a significant enhancement of the charge capability and discharge efficiency. The charge capacity increases to 2.5 mAh cm-2 after 1 h constant-voltage charging at 2.0 V vs. Zn/Zn2+, and the capacity can retain for up to 2000 cycles with negligible attenuation. This research lays the foundation for the advancement of electrolytic Zn-Mn batteries with enhanced charging capability.
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- Jin Wu
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China.
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Park JB, Choi C, Jung SW, Min BC, Park JH, Kim DW. Designing Chemically Replaced Interfacial Layer via Unveiling the Influence of Zn Crystal Facets for Practical Zn-Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308684. [PMID: 37947147 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Zn metal anodes (ZMAs) undergo irregular deposition and unfavorable side reactions, which hinders the practical application of aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (ARZMBs). Chemical replacement reaction (CRR) strategies can achieve stable ZMAs, but the effect of the crystal facets of metallic Zn as reductants remains poorly understood. In this study, based on the observation that preferentially exposed Zn crystal facets affect the surface characteristics of chemically replaced layers in Sn-based CRR, a multifunctional Sn-based interfacial layer (ZnTCF@Sn) is designed on the Zn with textured crystal facets using a novel two-step CRR process. ZnTCF@Sn simultaneously provides abundant zincophilic sites and high surface energy and homogenizes the distribution of current/Zn2+ flux, resulting in fast electrochemical kinetics and dendrite-free deposition. Furthermore, the uniform Sn coverage on the ZnTCF@Sn surface inhibits side reactions and enhances reversibility during Zn deposition/dissolution. Thus, the ZnTCF@Sn achieves exceptional cyclability over 1200 h even under harsh operating conditions with a cumulative capacity of 24 Ah cm-2 . This study contributes to the development of practical ARZMBs by providing new insights into the effect of the Zn crystal facets on the surface modification of ZMAs through various CRRs.
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- Jung Been Park
- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, 01133, Republic of Korea
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- KU-LG Energy Solution Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- KU-LG Energy Solution Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
- KU-LG Energy Solution Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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Zhou L, Li P, Zeng C, Yi A, Xie J, Wang F, Zheng D, Liu Q, Lu X. Unraveling the Mechanism of Cooperative Redox Chemistry in High-Efficient Zn 2+ Storage of Vanadium Oxide Cathode. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305749. [PMID: 37964411 PMCID: PMC10767404 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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The inferior capacity and cyclic durability of V2 O5 caused by inadequate active sites and sluggish kinetics are the main problems to encumber the widespread industrial applications of vanadium-zinc batteries (VZBs). Herein, a cooperative redox chemistry (CRC) as "electron carrier" is proposed to facilitate the electron-transfer by capturing/providing electrons for the redox of V2 O5 . The increased oxygen vacancies in V2 O5 provoked in situ by CRC offers numerous Zn2+ storage sites and ion-diffusion paths and reduces the electrostatic interactions between vanadium-based cathode and intercalated Zn2+ , which enhance Zn2+ storage capability and structural stability. The feasibility of this strategy is fully verified by some CRCs. Noticeably, VZB with [Fe(CN)6 ]3- /[Fe(CN)6 ]4- as CRC displays conspicuous specific capacity (433.3 mAh g-1 ), ≈100% coulombic efficiency and superb cyclability (≈3500 cycles without capacity attenuation). Also, the mechanism and selection criteria of CRC are specifically unraveled in this work, which provides insightful perspectives for the development of high-efficiency energy-storage devices.
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- Lijun Zhou
- School of Applied Physics and MaterialsWuyi UniversityJiangmen529020P. R. China
- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic ChemistryThe Key Lab of Low‐carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of ChemistrySun Yat‐Sen UniversityGuangzhou510275P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringResearch Center for Ultra Fine Powder MaterialsKey Laboratory of Functional Small Organic MoleculeMinistry of Education and Jiangxi's Key Laboratory of Green ChemistryJiangxi Normal UniversityNanchang330022P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringResearch Center for Ultra Fine Powder MaterialsKey Laboratory of Functional Small Organic MoleculeMinistry of Education and Jiangxi's Key Laboratory of Green ChemistryJiangxi Normal UniversityNanchang330022P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic ChemistryThe Key Lab of Low‐carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of ChemistrySun Yat‐Sen UniversityGuangzhou510275P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic ChemistryThe Key Lab of Low‐carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of ChemistrySun Yat‐Sen UniversityGuangzhou510275P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and MaterialsWuyi UniversityJiangmen529020P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and MaterialsWuyi UniversityJiangmen529020P. R. China
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- Department of PhysicsCity University of Hong KongHong Kong999077P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and MaterialsWuyi UniversityJiangmen529020P. R. China
- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic ChemistryThe Key Lab of Low‐carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of ChemistrySun Yat‐Sen UniversityGuangzhou510275P. R. China
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Ran K, Chen Q, Song F, Yang F. Defective construction of vanadium-based cathode materials for high-rate long-cycle aqueous zinc ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:673-686. [PMID: 37741175 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.102] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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The development of structurally stable, highly conductive layered materials as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is essential. Herein, polyaniline (PANI) was inserted into the interlayer of a vanadium-metal-organic framework-derived V2O5 to take advantage of the selective growth of the (110) crystal plane of V2O5, facilitating sufficient diffusion of aniline within the V2O5 interlayer along the vertical direction of the spatial c-axis while stabilizing the interlayer structure. The synthesized composite (PANI80-V2O5) exhibited excellent electrochemical properties owing to the increase in the material layer spacing from 5.76 Å to 14.31 Å and the strong synergistic effect of the oxygen vacancies and large specific surface area of the material. In addition, the π-conjugated structure of PANI prevented the active material from dissolving in the electrolyte, further stabilizing its lamellar structure, which tended to collapse during electrochemical cycling. The PANI80-V2O5 electrode exhibited an ultrahigh discharge capacity of 516.90 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.1 A g-1. Moreover, it exhibited a discharge capacity of 268.80 mAh g-1 at a current density of 10 A g-1 and a capacity retention rate of 97.77% after 3000 cycles. Therefore, this study provided a reference for developing structurally superior cathode materials for AZIBs.
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- Kun Ran
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China; School of Materials and Architectural Engineering (Guizhou School of Emergency Management), Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Guizhou Province for Efficient Utilization of Phosphorus and Fluorine Resources, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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Xu Y, Zhang G, Zhang J, Wang X, Wang J, Jia S, Yuan Y, Yang X, Xu K, Wang C, Zhang K, Li W, Li X. Oxygen vacancies in MnO x regulating reaction kinetics for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:305-316. [PMID: 37597412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.084] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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MnO2 cathode materials have presented challenges due to their poor conductivity, unstable structure, and sluggish diffusion kinetics for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). In this study, a nanostructured MnOx cathode material was synthesized using an acid etching method, Which introduced abundant Mn(III) sites, resulting in the formation of numerous oxygen vacancies. Comprehensive characterizations revealed that these oxygen vacancies facilitated the reversible adsorption/desorption of Zn2+ ions and promoted efficient electron transfer. In addition, the designed mesoporous structure offered ample active sites and shortened the diffusion path for Zn2+ and H+ ions. Consequently, the nanosized MnOx cathode exhibited enhanced reaction kinetics, achieving a considerable reversible specific capacity of 388.7 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g and superior durability with 72.0% capacity retention over 2000 cycles at 3.0 A/g. The material delivered a maximum energy density of 639.7 Wh kg-1 at 159.94 W kg-1. Furthermore, a systematic analysis of the zinc storage mechanism was performed. This work demonstrates that engineering oxygen vacancies with nanostructure regulation provides valuable insights into optimizing MnO2 cathode materials for AZIBs.
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- Yuhui Xu
- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- GEM Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518101, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- GEM Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518101, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China; Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710048, China.
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Zhou W, Fan HJ, Zhao D, Chao D. Cathodic electrolyte engineering toward durable Zn-Mn aqueous batteries. Natl Sci Rev 2023; 10:nwad265. [PMID: 37954197 PMCID: PMC10632780 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwad265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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- Wanhai Zhou
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, China and
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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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, College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, China and
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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, College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, China and
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Deng Y, Wang H, Fan M, Zhan B, Zuo LJ, Chen C, Yan L. Nanomicellar Electrolyte To Control Release Ions and Reconstruct Hydrogen Bonding Network for Ultrastable High-Energy-Density Zn-Mn Battery. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:20109-20120. [PMID: 37656940 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c07764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Zn-Mn batteries with two-electron conversion reactions simultaneously on the cathode and anode harvest a high voltage plateau and high energy density. However, the zinc anode faces dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions while the Mn2+/MnO2 reaction on the cathode involves oxygen evolution and possesses poor reversibility. Herein, a novel nanomicellar electrolyte using methylurea (Mu) has been developed that can encapsulate ions in the nanodomain structure to guide the homogeneous deposition of Zn2+/Mn2+ in the form of controlled release under an external electric field. Consecutive hydrogen bonding network is broken and a favorable local hydrogen bonding system is established, thus inhibiting the water-splitting-derived side reactions. Concomitantly, the solid-electrolyte interface protective layer is in situ generated on the Zn anode, further circumventing the corrosion issue resulting from the penetration of water molecules. The reversibility of the Mn2+/MnO2 conversion reaction is also significantly enhanced by regulating interfacial wettability and improving nucleation kinetics. Accordingly, the modified electrolyte endows the symmetric Zn∥Zn cell with extended cyclic stability of 800 h with suppressed dendrites growth at an areal capacity of 1 mAh cm-2. The assembled Zn-Mn electrolytic battery also demonstrates an exceptional capacity retention of nearly 100% after 800 cycles and a superior energy density of 800 Wh kg-1 at an areal capacity of 0.5 mAh cm-2.
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- Yongqi Deng
- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Jinzai Road 96, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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Yang H, Zhang T, Chen D, Tan Y, Zhou W, Li L, Li W, Li G, Han W, Fan HJ, Chao D. Protocol in Evaluating Capacity of Zn-Mn Aqueous Batteries: A Clue of pH. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300053. [PMID: 37060108 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the literature, Zn-Mn aqueous batteries (ZMABs) confront abnormal capacity behavior, such as capacity fluctuation and diverse "unprecedented performances." Because of the electrolyte additive-induced complexes, various charge/discharge behaviors associated with different mechanisms are being reported. However, the current performance assessment remains unregulated, and only the electrode or the electrolyte is considered. The lack of a comprehensive and impartial performance evaluation protocol for ZMABs hinders forward research and commercialization. Here, a pH clue (proton-coupled reaction) to understand different mechanisms is proposed and the capacity contribution is normalized. Then, a series of performance metrics, including rated capacity (Cr ) and electrolyte contribution ratio from Mn2+ (CfM), are systematically discussed based on diverse energy storage mechanisms. The relationship between Mn (II) ↔ Mn (III) ↔ Mn (IV) conversion chemistry and protons consumption/production is well-established. Finally, the concrete design concepts of a tunable H+ /Zn2+ /Mn2+ storage system for customized application scenarios, opening the door for the next-generation high-safety and reliable energy storage system, are proposed.
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- Hang Yang
- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Liu M, Yao L, Ji Y, Zhang M, Gan Y, Cai Y, Li H, Zhao W, Zhao Y, Zou Z, Qin R, Wang Y, Liu L, Liu H, Yang K, Miller TS, Pan F, Yang J. Nanoscale Ultrafine Zinc Metal Anodes for High Stability Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:541-549. [PMID: 36594815 PMCID: PMC9881152 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c03919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aqueous Zn batteries (AZBs) are a promising energy storage technology, due to their high theoretical capacity, low redox potential, and safety. However, dendrite growth and parasitic reactions occurring at the surface of metallic Zn result in severe instability. Here we report a new method to achieve ultrafine Zn nanograin anodes by using ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGME) molecules to manipulate zinc nucleation and growth processes. It is demonstrated that EGME complexes with Zn2+ to moderately increase the driving force for nucleation, as well as adsorbs on the Zn surface to prevent H-corrosion and dendritic protuberances by refining the grains. As a result, the nanoscale anode delivers high Coulombic efficiency (ca. 99.5%), long-term cycle life (over 366 days and 8800 cycles), and outstanding compatibility with state-of-the-art cathodes (ZnVO and AC) in full cells. This work offers a new route for interfacial engineering in aqueous metal-ion batteries, with significant implications for the commercial future of AZBs.
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- Mingqiang Liu
- Guangdong
Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials,
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, P. R. China
- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
- Electrochemical
Innovation Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, U.K.
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- Guangdong
Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials,
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College
London, London, SW7 2AZ, U.K.
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- Guangdong
Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials,
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, North
Terrace, South Australia5005, Australia
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- Department
of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, SurreyGU2 7XH, U.K.
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- Electrochemical
Innovation Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, U.K.
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- School
of Advanced Materials, Peking University
Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen518055, P. R. China
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- Guangdong
Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials,
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, P. R. China
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Wang M, Ma J, Meng Y, Sun J, Yuan Y, Chuai M, Chen N, Xu Y, Zheng X, Li Z, Chen W. High-Capacity Zinc Anode with 96 % Utilization Rate Enabled by Solvation Structure Design. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202214966. [PMID: 36334063 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202214966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZBs) show promises for large-scale energy storage. However, the zinc utilization rate (ZUR) is generally low due to side reactions in the aqueous electrolyte caused by the active water molecules. Here, we design a novel solvation structure in the electrolyte by introduction of sulfolane (SL). Theoretical calculations, molecular dynamics simulations and experimental tests show that SL remodels the primary solvation shell of Zn2+ , which significantly reduces the side reactions of Zn anode and achieves high ZUR under large capacities. Specifically, the symmetric and asymmetric cells could achieve a maximum of ∼96 % ZUR at an areal capacity of 24 mAh cm-2 . In a ZUR of ∼67 %, the developed Zn-V2 O5 full cell can be stably cycled for 500 cycles with an energy density of 180 Wh kg-1 and Zn-AC capacitor is stable for 5000 cycles. This electrolyte structural engineering strategy provides new insight into achieving high ZUR of Zn anodes for high performance AZBs.
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- Mingming Wang
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Liu H, Cai X, Zhi X, Di S, Zhai B, Li H, Wang S, Li L. An Amorphous Anode for Proton Battery. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 15:24. [PMID: 36583812 PMCID: PMC9803796 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00987-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Developing advanced electrode materials is crucial for improving the electrochemical performances of proton batteries. Currently, the anodes are primarily crystalline materials which suffer from inferior cyclic stability and high electrode potential. Herein, we propose amorphous electrode materials for proton batteries by using a general ion-exchange protocol to introduce multivalent metal cations for activating the host material. Taking Al3+ as an example, theoretical and experimental analysis demonstrates electrostatic interaction between metal cations and lattice oxygen, which is the primary barrier for direct introduction of the multivalent cations, is effectively weakened through ion exchange between Al3+ and pre-intercalated K+. The as-prepared Al-MoOx anode therefore delivered a remarkable capacity and outstanding cycling stability that outperforms most of the state-of-the-art counterparts. The assembled full cell also achieved a high voltage of 1.37 V. This work opens up new opportunities for developing high-performance electrodes of proton batteries by introducing amorphous materials.
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- Huan Liu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
- School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
- School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, People's Republic of China.
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Cui YF, Zhuang ZB, Xie ZL, Cao RF, Hao Q, Zhang N, Liu WQ, Zhu YH, Huang G. High-Energy and Long-Lived Zn-MnO 2 Battery Enabled by a Hydrophobic-Ion-Conducting Membrane. ACS NANO 2022; 16:20730-20738. [PMID: 36507930 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Alkaline Zn-MnO2 batteries feature high security, low cost, and environmental friendliness while suffering from severe electrochemical irreversibility for both the Zn anode and MnO2 cathode. Although neutral electrolytes are supposed to improve the reversibility of the Zn anode, the MnO2 cathode indeed experiences a capacity degradation caused by the Jahn-Teller effect of the Mn3+ ion, thus shortening the lifespan of the neutral Zn-MnO2 batteries. Theoretically, the MnO2 cathode undergoes a highly reversible two-electron redox reaction of the MnO2/Mn2+ couple in strongly acidic electrolytes. However, acidic electrolytes would inevitably accelerate the corrosion of the Zn anode, making long-lived acidic Zn-MnO2 batteries impossible. Herein, to overcome the challenges faced by Zn-MnO2 batteries, we propose a hybrid Zn-MnO2 battery (HZMB) by coupling the neutral Zn anode with the acidic MnO2 cathode, wherein the neutral anode and acidic cathode are separated by a proton-shuttle-shielding and hydrophobic-ion-conducting membrane. Benefiting from the optimized reaction conditions for both the MnO2 cathode and Zn anode as well as the well-designed membrane, the HZMB exhibits a high working voltage of 2.05 V and a long lifespan of 2275 h (2000 cycles), breaking through the limitations of Zn-MnO2 batteries in terms of voltage and cycle life.
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- Yang-Feng Cui
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan430200, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun130022, People's Republic of China
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Sun J, Liu Z, Li K, Yuan Y, Zheng X, Xu Y, Wang M, Chuai M, Hu H, Chen W. Proton-Trapping Agent for Mitigating Hydrogen Evolution Corrosion of Zn for an Electrolytic MnO 2/Zn Battery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51900-51909. [PMID: 36348630 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14370] [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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A rechargeable aqueous electrolytic MnO2/Zn battery (EMZB) based on a reversible Mn2+/MnO2 two-electron redox reaction in an acidic electrolyte is very attractive for large-scale energy storage due to its high output voltage, large gravimetric capacity, and low cost. However, severe hydrogen evolution corrosion (HEC) of the Zn anode in an acidic electrolyte limits its application. Here, a proton-trapping agent (PTA) is introduced in the electrolyte to improve the electrochemical performance of the EMZB. Experimental results and theoretical calculations demonstrate that HEC of the Zn electrode can be effectively mitigated through high binding energy between the protons and PTA. The optimized EMZB regulated by a PTA of acetate (EMZB-20% Ac) delivers a high discharge voltage of 1.91 V and over 400 stable cycles at 1 C, which is more than 5 times the cycle life of the battery without PTA. EMZB-20% Ac also shows a Coulombic efficiency of 90.7% at a high areal capacity of 8 mAh cm-2 and an energy retention of 83.6% after 1000 cycles at 5 C with an areal capacity of 1 mAh cm-2. This work provides a promising electrolyte regulation strategy for the design and application of a high-performance EMZB and other energy storage systems.
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- Jifei Sun
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong518000, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong518000, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong518000, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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