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Ji F, Yu J, Hou S, Hu J, Li S. Doping Engineering in Manganese Oxides for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3327. [PMID: 38998410 PMCID: PMC11243604 DOI: 10.3390/ma17133327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Manganese oxides (MnxOy) are considered a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their high theoretical specific capacity, various oxidation states and crystal phases, and environmental friendliness. Nevertheless, their practical application is limited by their intrinsic poor conductivity, structural deterioration, and manganese dissolution resulting from Jahn-Teller distortion. To address these problems, doping engineering is thought to be a favorable modification strategy to optimize the structure, chemistry, and composition of the material and boost the electrochemical performance. In this review, the latest progress on doped MnxOy-based cathodes for AZIBs has been systematically summarized. The contents of this review are as follows: (1) the classification of MnxOy-based cathodes; (2) the energy storage mechanisms of MnxOy-based cathodes; (3) the synthesis route and role of doping engineering in MnxOy-based cathodes; and (4) the doped MnxOy-based cathodes for AZIBs. Finally, the development trends of MnxOy-based cathodes and AZIBs are described.
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- Fanjie Ji
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Ai Y, Pang Q, Liu X, Xin F, Wang H, Xing M, Fu Y, Tian Y. Porous CuO Microspheres as Long-Lifespan Cathode Materials for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1145. [PMID: 38998750 PMCID: PMC11243631 DOI: 10.3390/nano14131145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Cathode materials with conversion mechanisms for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have shown a great potential as next-generation energy storage materials due to their high discharge capacity and high energy density. However, improving their cycling stability has been the biggest challenge plaguing researchers. In this study, CuO microspheres were prepared using a simple hydrothermal reaction, and the morphology and crystallinity of the samples were modulated by controlling the hydrothermal reaction time. The as-synthesized materials were used as cathode materials for AZIBs. The electrochemical experiments showed that the CuO-4h sample, undergoing a hydrothermal reaction for 4 h, had the longest lifecycle and the best rate of capability. A discharge capacity of 131.7 mAh g-1 was still available after 700 cycles at a current density of 500 mA g-1. At a high current density of 1.5 A g-1, the maintained capacity of the cell is 85.4 mA h g-1. The structural evolutions and valence changes in the CuO-4h cathode material were carefully explored by using ex situ XRD and ex situ XPS. CuO was reduced to Cu2O and Cu after the initial discharge, and Cu was oxidized to Cu2O instead of CuO during subsequent charging processes. We believe that these findings could introduce a novel approach to exploring high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs.
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- Yuqing Ai
- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- School of Science, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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Hao J, Zhang S, Wu H, Yuan L, Davey K, Qiao SZ. Advanced cathodes for aqueous Zn batteries beyond Zn 2+ intercalation. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4312-4332. [PMID: 38596903 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00771e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Aqueous zinc (Zn) batteries have attracted global attention for energy storage. Despite significant progress in advancing Zn anode materials, there has been little progress in cathodes. The predominant cathodes working with Zn2+/H+ intercalation, however, exhibit drawbacks, including a high Zn2+ diffusion energy barrier, pH fluctuation(s) and limited reproducibility. Beyond Zn2+ intercalation, alternative working principles have been reported that broaden cathode options, including conversion, hybrid, anion insertion and deposition/dissolution. In this review, we report a critical assessment of non-intercalation-type cathode materials in aqueous Zn batteries, and identify strengths and weaknesses of these cathodes in small-scale batteries, together with current strategies to boost material performance. We assess the technical gap(s) in transitioning these cathodes from laboratory-scale research to industrial-scale battery applications. We conclude that S, I2 and Br2 electrodes exhibit practically promising commercial prospects, and future research is directed to optimizing cathodes. Findings will be useful for researchers and manufacturers in advancing cathodes for aqueous Zn batteries beyond Zn2+ intercalation.
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- Junnan Hao
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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Gomez JF, Oli N, Chang S, Qiu S, Katiyar S, Katiyar R, Morell G, Wu X. Building a Rechargeable Voltaic Battery via Reversible Oxide Anion Insertion in Copper Electrodes. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2024; 7:2048-2056. [PMID: 38655492 PMCID: PMC11033868 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.4c00008] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Voltaic pile, the very first battery built by humanity in 1800, plays a seminal role in battery development history. However, the premature design leads to the inevitable copper ion dissolution issue, which dictates its primary battery nature. To address this issue, solid-state electrolytes, ion exchange membranes, and/or sophisticated electrolytes are widely utilized, leading to high costs and complicated cell configuration. Herein, we build a rechargeable zinc-copper voltaic battery from simple and cheap electrolyte/separator materials, thus eliminating the need to use the above components. Notably, our battery leverages the Zn4SO4(OH)6·xH2O precipitation in ZnSO4 electrolytes, a common side reaction in zinc batteries, to provide a "locally alkaline" environment for copper electrodes. Consequently, oxide (O2-) anion insertion takes place and readily transforms copper to copper(I) oxide (Cu2O) without any copper ion dissolution issue. Therefore, this battery realizes a high capacity of ∼370 mA h g-1 and a long cycling of ∼500 cycles. Our work provides an innovative approach to stabilize anion insertion in metal electrodes for energy storage.
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- Jose Fernando
Florez Gomez
- Department
of Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2537, United States
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Xu D, Xie J, Zhou L, Yang F, Wang Y, Yang Z, Wang F, Zhang H, Lu X. Tendency Regulation of Competing Reactions Toward Highly Reversible Tin Anode for Aqueous Alkaline Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301931. [PMID: 37116084 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Investigating dendrite-free stripping/plating anodes is highly significant for advancing the practical application of aqueous alkaline batteries. Sn has been identified as a promising candidate for anode material, but its deposition/dissolution efficiency is hindered by the strong electrostatic repulsion between Sn(OH)3 - and the substrate. Herein, this work constructs a nondense copper layer which serves as stannophile and hydrogen evolution inhibitor to adjust the tendency of competing reactions on Sn foil surface, thus achieving a highly reversible Sn anode. The interactions between the deposited Sn and the substrates are also strengthened to prevent shedding. Notably, the ratio of Sn redox reaction is significantly boosted from ≈20% to ≈100%, which results in outstanding cycling stability over 560 h at 10 mA cm-2 . A Sn//Ni(OH)2 battery device is also demonstrated with capacities from 0.94 to 22.4 mA h cm-2 and maximum stability of 1800 cycles.
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- Diyu Xu
- School of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem and Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem and Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem and Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem and Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Advanced Low Dimensional Green Energy Storage, College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem and Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529020, P. R. China
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- School of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem and Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, 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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Zhang SJ, Hao J, Zhu Y, Li H, Lin Z, Qiao SZ. pH-Triggered Molecular Switch Toward Texture-Regulated Zn Anode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202301570. [PMID: 36850048 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202301570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Zn electrodes in aqueous media exhibit an unstable Zn/electrolyte interface due to severe parasitic reactions and dendrite formation. Here, a dynamic Zn interface modulation based on the molecular switch strategy is reported by hiring γ-butyrolactone (GBL) in ZnCl2 /H2 O electrolyte. During Zn plating, the increased interfacial alkalinity triggers molecular switch from GBL to γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). GHB strongly anchors on Zn surface via triple Zn-O bonding, leading to suppressive hydrogen evolution and texture-regulated Zn morphology. Upon Zn stripping, the fluctuant pH turns the molecular switch reaction off through the cyclization of GHB to GBL. This dynamic molecular switch strategy enables high Zn reversibility with Coulombic efficiency of 99.8 % and Zn||iodine batteries with high-cyclability under high Zn depth of discharge (50 %). This study demonstrates the importance of dynamic modulation for Zn electrode and realizes the reversible molecular switch strategy to enhance its reversibility.
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- Shao-Jian Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA-5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA-5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA-5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA-5005, Australia
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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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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA-5005, Australia
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Fan-like MnV2O6 superstructure for rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Wang D, Lv D, Liu H, Zhang S, Wang C, Wang C, Yang J, Qian Y. In Situ Formation of Nitrogen-Rich Solid Electrolyte Interphase and Simultaneous Regulating Solvation Structures for Advanced Zn Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202212839. [PMID: 36321938 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202212839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zn metal as one of promising anode materials for aqueous batteries suffers from notorious dendrite growth, serious Zn corrosion and hydrogen evolution. Here, a bifunctional electrolyte additive, N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), is developed to improve the electrochemical performance of Zn anode. NMP not only alters the solvation structure of Zn2+ , but also in situ produces a dense N-rich solid-electrolyte-interphase layer on Zn foils. This layer protects Zn foils from corrosive electrolytes and benefits the uniform plating/stripping of Zn. Hence, the asymmetrical cells with NMP in the electrolyte retain a high coulombic efficiency of 99.8 % over 1000 cycles. The symmetric cells survive ≈200 h for 10 mAh cm-2 at a high Zn utilization of 85.6 %. The full cells of Zn||MnO2 show an impressive cumulative capacity even with lean electrolyte (E/C ratio=10 μL mAh-1 ), limited Zn supply (N/P ratio=2.3) and high areal capacity (5.0 mAh cm-2 ).
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- Dongdong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 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 for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, R&D Center for Petrochemical Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, 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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- 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.,Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Wang D, Lv D, Liu H, Zhang S, Wang C, Wang C, Yang J, Qian Y. In Situ Formation of Nitrogen‐Rich Solid Electrolyte Interphase and Simultaneous Regulating Solvation Structures for Advanced Zn Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202212839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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- Dongdong Wang
- 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 for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education R&D Center for Petrochemical Technology Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 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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- 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
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at Microscale Department of Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230026 P. R. China
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Yao X, Li C, Xiao R, Li J, Yang H, Deng J, Balogun MS. Heterostructures Stimulate Electric-Field to Facilitate Optimal Zn 2+ Intercalation in MoS 2 Cathode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204534. [PMID: 36228094 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The electric-field effect is an important factor to enhance the charge diffusion and transfer kinetics of interfacial electrode materials. Herein, by designing a heterojunction, the influence of the electric-field effect on the kinetics of the MoS2 as cathode materials for aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) is deeply investigated. The hybrid heterojunction is developed by hydrothermal growth of MoS2 nanosheets on robust titanium-based transition metal compound ([titanium nitride, TiN] and [titanium oxide, TiO2 ]) nanowires, denoted TNC@MoS2 and TOC@MoS2 NWS, respectively. Benefiting from the heterostructure architecture and electric-field effect, the TNC@MoS2 electrodes exhibit an impressive rate performance of 200 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1 and cycling stability over 3000 cycles. Theoretical studies reveal that the hybrid architecture exhibits a large-scale electric-field effect at the interface between TiN and MoS2 , enhances the adsorption energy of Zn-ions, and increases their charge transfer, which leads to accelerated diffusion kinetics. In addition, the electric-field effect can also be effectively applied to TiO2 and MoS2 , confirming that the concept of heterostructures stimulating electric-field can provide a relevant understanding for the architecture of other cathode materials for AZIBs and beyond.
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- Xincheng Yao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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Yang F, Yuwono JA, Hao J, Long J, Yuan L, Wang Y, Liu S, Fan Y, Zhao S, Davey K, Guo Z. Understanding H 2 Evolution Electrochemistry to Minimize Solvated Water Impact on Zinc-Anode Performance. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2206754. [PMID: 36124561 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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H2 evolution is the reason for poor reversibility and limited cycle stability with Zn-metal anodes, and impedes practical application in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Here, using a combined gas chromatography experiment and computation, it is demonstrated that H2 evolution primarily originates from solvated water, rather than free water without interaction with Zn2+ . Using linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) in salt electrolytes, H2 evolution is evidenced to occur at a more negative potential than zinc reduction because of the high overpotential against H2 evolution on Zn metal. The hypothesis is tested and, using a glycine additive to reduce solvated water, it is confirmed that H2 evolution and "parasitic" side reactions are suppressed on the Zn anode. This electrolyte additive is evidenced to suppress H2 evolution, reduce corrosion, and give a uniform Zn deposition in Zn|Zn and Zn|Cu cells. It is demonstrated that Zn|PANI (highly conductive polyaniline) full cells exhibit boosted electrochemical performance in 1 M ZnSO4 -3 M glycine electrolyte. It is concluded that this new understanding of electrochemistry of H2 evolution can be used for design of relatively low-cost and safe AZIBs for practical large-scale energy storage.
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- Fuhua Yang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Hao J, Yuan L, Zhu Y, Jaroniec M, Qiao SZ. Triple-Function Electrolyte Regulation toward Advanced Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2206963. [PMID: 36073668 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The poor Zn reversibility has been criticized for limiting applications of aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs); however, its behavior in aqueous media is not fully uncovered yet. Here, this knowledge gap is addressed, indicating that Zn electrodes face a O2 -involving corrosion, besides H2 evolution and dendrite growth. Differing from aqueous Li/Na batteries, removing O2 cannot enhance ZIB performance because of the aggravated competing H2 evolution. To address Zn issues, a one-off electrolyte strategy is reported by introducing the triple-function C3 H7 Na2 O6 P, which can take effects during the shelf time of battery. It regulates H+ concentration and reduces free-water activity, inhibiting H2 evolution. A self-healing solid/electrolyte interphase (SEI) can be triggered before battery operation, which suppresses O2 adsorption corrosion and dendritic deposition. Consequently, a high Zn reversibility of 99.6% is achieved under a high discharge depth of 85%. The pouch full-cell with a lean electrolyte displays a record lifespan with capacity retention of 95.5% after 500 cycles. This study not only looks deeply into Zn behavior in aqueous media but also underscores rules for the design of active metal anodes, including Zn and Li metals, during shelf time toward real applications.
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- Junnan Hao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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Yang M, Yan Z, Xiao J, Xin W, Zhang L, Peng H, Geng Y, Li J, Wang Y, Liu L, Zhu Z. Boosting Cathode Activity and Anode Stability of Zn‐S Batteries in Aqueous Media Through Cosolvent‐Catalyst Synergy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202212666. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202212666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Min Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
- National Base for International Science & Technology Cooperation National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Key materials of New Energy Storage Battery Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion School of Chemistry Xiangtan University Xiangtan 411105 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- School of Science Hunan University of Technology Zhuzhou 412007 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- Department for Superconducting & Electronic Materials Australian Institute of Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way North Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- National Base for International Science & Technology Cooperation National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Key materials of New Energy Storage Battery Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion School of Chemistry Xiangtan University Xiangtan 411105 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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Zhu Z, Yang M, Yan Z, Xiao J, Xin W, Zhang L, Peng H, Geng Y, Li J, Wang Y, Liu L. Boosting Cathode Activity and Anode Stability of Zn‐S Batteries in Aqueous Media Through Cosolvent‐Catalyst Synergy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202212666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Zhiqiang Zhu
- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha 410082 (P. R. China) 410082 Changsha CHINA
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- Xiangtan University School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University of Technology School of Science CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- University of Wollongong Department for Superconducting & Electronic Materials AUSTRALIA
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- Xiangtan University School of Chemistry CHINA
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Guo N, Huo W, Dong X, Sun Z, Lu Y, Wu X, Dai L, Wang L, Lin H, Liu H, Liang H, He Z, Zhang Q. A Review on 3D Zinc Anodes for Zinc Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200597. [PMID: 35853247 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have been gradually developed in recent years due to their abundant resources, low cost, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, ZIBs have received a great deal of attention from researchers, which are considered as the next generation of portable energy storage systems. However, poor overall performance of ZIBs restricts their development, which is attributed to zinc dendrites and a series of side reactions. Constructing 3D zinc anodes has proven to be an effective way to significantly improve their electrochemical performance. In this review, the challenges of zinc anodes in ZIBs, including zinc dendrites, hydrogen evolution and corrosion, as well as passivation, are comprehensively summarized and the energy storage mechanisms of the zinc anodes and 3D zinc anodes are discussed. 3D zinc anodes with different structures including fiberous, porous, ridge-like structures, plated zinc anodes on different substrates and other 3D zinc anodes, are subsequently discussed in detail. Finally, emerging opportunities and perspectives on the material design of 3D zinc anodes are highlighted and challenges that need to be solved in future practical applications are discussed, hopefully illuminating the way forward for the development of ZIBs.
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- Na Guo
- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- Tangshan Gotion Battery Co., Ltd, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan, 416000, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environment, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environment, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical, Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environment, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, 063009, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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Ruan P, Liang S, Lu B, Fan HJ, Zhou J. Design Strategies for High-Energy-Density Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202200598. [PMID: 35104009 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202200598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 72.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In recent years, the increasing demand for high-capacity and safe energy storage has focused attention on zinc batteries featuring high voltage, high capacity, or both. Despite extensive research progress, achieving high-energy-density zinc batteries remains challenging and requires the synergistic regulation of multiple factors including reaction mechanisms, electrodes, and electrolytes. In this Review, we comprehensively summarize the rational design strategies of high-energy-density zinc batteries and critically analyze the positive effects and potential issues of these strategies in optimizing the electrochemistry, cathode materials, electrolytes, and device architecture. Finally, the challenges and perspectives for the further development of high-energy-density zinc batteries are outlined to guide research towards new-generation batteries for household appliances, low-speed electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage systems.
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- Pengchao Ruan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. 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, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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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, 410083, P. R. China.,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan, 416000, P. R. China
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Malchik F, Maldybayev K, Kan T, Kokhmetova S, Kurbatov A, Galeyeva A, Tubul N, Shpigel N, Djenizian T. Application of a conversion electrode based on decomposition derivatives of Ag 4[Fe(CN) 6] for aqueous electrolyte batteries. RSC Adv 2022; 12:9862-9867. [PMID: 35424962 PMCID: PMC8963386 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00617k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The lack of stable electrode materials for water-based electrolytes due to the intercalation and conversion reaction mechanisms encourage scientists to design new or renovate existing materials with better cyclability, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. Ag4[Fe(CN)6] is a material belonging to the Prussian blue family that can be used, as its other family members, as an electrode material with the intercalation/deintercalation reaction or conversion-type mechanism through Ag oxidation/reduction. However, due to the instability of this material in its dry state, it decomposes to AgCN and a Prussian blue residual complex. A possible reason for Ag4[Fe(CN)6] decomposition is discussed. Nevertheless, it is shown that the decomposition products of Ag4[Fe(CN)6] have electrochemical activity due to the reversible oxidation/reduction of Ag atoms in water-based electrolytes.
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- Fyodor Malchik
- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry and BINA - BIU Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis Almaty 050012 Kazakhstan .,Mines Saint-Etienne, Center of Microelectronics in Provence, Flexible Electronics Department 13541 Gardanne France
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Ruan P, Liang S, Lu B, Fan HJ, Zhou J. Design Strategies for High‐Energy‐Density Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202200598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Pengchao Ruan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province Central South University Changsha 410083 P. R. 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 410083 P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Nanyang Technological University Singapore 637371 Singapore
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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 410083 P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Jishou University Jishou Hunan 416000 P. R. China
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