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Wu H, Hao J, Zhang S, Jiang Y, Zhu Y, Liu J, Davey K, Qiao SZ. Aqueous Zinc-Iodine Pouch Cells with Long Cycling Life and Low Self-Discharge. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 38840442 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Aqueous zinc batteries are practically promising for large-scale energy storage because of cost-effectiveness and safety. However, application is limited because of an absence of economical electrolytes to stabilize both the cathode and anode. Here, we report a facile method for advanced zinc-iodine batteries via addition of a trace imidazolium-based additive to a cost-effective zinc sulfate electrolyte, which bonds with polyiodides to boost anti-self-discharge performance and cycling stability. Additive aggregation at the cathode improves the rate capacity by boosting the I2 conversion kinetics. Also, the introduced additive enhances the reversibility of the zinc anode by adjusting Zn2+ deposition. The zinc-iodine pouch cell, therefore, exhibits industrial-level performance evidenced by a ∼99.98% Coulombic efficiency under ca. 0.4C, a significantly low self-discharge rate with 11.7% capacity loss per month, a long lifespan with 88.3% of initial capacity after 5000 cycles at a 68.3% zinc depth-of-discharge, and fast-charging of ca. 6.7C at a high active-mass loading >15 mg cm-2. Highly significant is that this self-discharge surpasses commercial nickel-metal hydride batteries and is comparable with commercial lead-acid batteries, together with the fact that the lifespan is over 10 times greater than reported works, and the fast-charging performance is better than commercial lithium-ion batteries.
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- Han Wu
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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Dong W, Liu C, Ji X, Yao H, Li J, Du H, Cheng S. Construction of Cation-Sieving Function Layers Enabling Dendrite-Free Zinc Metal Anodes for Durable Aqueous Systems. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300799. [PMID: 37728187 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries are considered as promising candidates for safe and green energy storage. Yet, Zn anodes still suffer from serious challenges. Herein, an effective cation-sieve of polyethersulfone-modified sulfonated polyether ether ketone is developed as protective coating layer of the Zn anodes. Cation-only transmission and dense property of the layer can protect the Zn from active water and anions, inhibiting corrosion, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and passivation. Zincophilic property of the layer can homogenize Zn2+ flow, and promote uniform plating of Zn. Therefore, protected symmetric Zn||Zn cell can maintain as long as 5600 h with a low polarization at 1.0 mA cm-2 and 0.5 mAh cm-2, and still long as 800 h at 5.0 mA cm-2 and 5.0 mAh cm-2. It is found that not only the dendrites but also the popular existed passivation product of Zn4SO4(OH)6·5H2O can be inhibited effectively. In asymmetric Zn||Ti cells, average Coulombic efficiency can reach 98.2%, suggesting corrosion and HER are restrained effectively. Matched with MnO2 cathode, full cells using coated Zn exhibit much better cycling performance than that using bare Zn. Moreover, Zn4O3(SO4)·7H2O (ZSH)-assisted reversible conversion mechanism between the ZSH and ZnxHyMnO2 is revealed through operando Raman.
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- Wenju Dong
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Automation, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, 510225, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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Zhao Y, Wang Y, Xue W, Cheng R, Zheng X, Zhu G, Hu D, Huang H, Hu C, Liu D. Unveiling the Role of Cationic Pyridine Sites in Covalent Triazine Framework for Boosting Zinc-Iodine Batteries Performance. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403097. [PMID: 38753369 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Rechargeable Zinc-iodine batteries (ZIBs) are gaining attention as energy storage devices due to their high energy density, low-cost, and inherent safety. However, the poor cycling performance of these batteries always arises from the severe leakage and shuttle effect of polyiodides (I3 - and I5 -). Herein, a novel cationic pyridine-rich covalent triazine framework (CCTF-TPMB) is developed to capture and confine iodine (I2) species via strong electrostatic interaction, making it an attractive host for I2 in ZIBs. The as-fabricated ZIBs with I2 loaded CCTF-TPMB (I2@CCTF-TPMB) cathode achieve a large specific capacity of 243 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 and an exceptionally stable cyclic performance, retaining 93.9% of its capacity over 30 000 cycles at 5 A g-1. The excellent electrochemical performance of the ZIBs can be attributed to the pyridine-rich cationic sites of CCTF-TPMB, which effectively suppress the leakage and shuttle of polyiodides, while also accelerating the conversion reaction of I2 species. Combined in situ Raman and UV-vis analysis, along with theoretical calculations, clearly reveal the critical role played by pyridine-rich cationic sites in boosting the ZIBs performances. This work opens up a promising pathway for designing advanced I2 cathode materials toward next-generation ZIBs and beyond.
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- Yuliang Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. 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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Li Z, Chen Z, Sun N, Wang D, Yao X, Peng Z. Large Organic Polar Molecules Tailored Electrode Interfaces for Stable Lithium Metal Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400876. [PMID: 38477508 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs) are deemed as ones of the most promising energy storage devices for next electrification applications. However, the uneven Li electroplating process caused by the diffusion-limited Li+ transportation at the Li metal surface inherently promotes the formation of dendritic morphology and instable Li interphase, while the sluggish Li+ transfer kinetic can also cause lithiation-induced stress on the cathode materials suffering from serious structural stability. Herein, a novel electrolyte designing strategy is proposed to accelerate the Li+ transfer by introducing a trace of large organic polar molecules of lithium phytate (LP) without significantly altering the electrolyte structure. The LP molecules can afford a competitive solvent attraction mechanism against the solvated Li+, enhancing both the bulk and interfacial Li+ transfer kinetic, and creating better anode/cathode interfaces to suppress the side reactions, resulting in much improved cycling efficiency of LMBs. Using LP-based electrolyte, the performance of LMB pouch cell with a practical capacity of ~1.5 Ah can be improved greatly. This strategy opens up a novel electrolyte designing route for reliable LMBs.
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- Zhendong Li
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China
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- School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China
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- School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China
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- School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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Han M, Chen D, Lu Q, Fang G. Aqueous Rechargeable Zn-Iodine Batteries: Issues, Strategies and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310293. [PMID: 38072631 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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The static aqueous rechargeable Zn-Iodine batteries (ARZiBs) have been studied extensively because of their low-cost, high-safety, moderate voltage output, and other unique merits. Nonetheless, the poor electrical conductivity and thermodynamic instability of the iodine cathode, the complicated conversion mechanism, and the severe interfacial reactions at the Zn anode side induce their low operability and unsatisfactory cycling stability. This review first clarifies the typical configuration of ARZiBs with a focus on the energy storage mechanism and uncovers the issues of the ARZiBs from a fundamental point of view. After that, it categorizes the recent optimization strategies into cathode fabrication, electrolyte modulation, and separator/anode modification; and summarizes and highlights the achieved progress of these strategies in advanced ARZiBs. Given that the ARZiBs are still at an early stage, the future research outlook is provided, which hopefully may guide the rational design of advanced ARZiBs.
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- Mingming Han
- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, China
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- Institute of Materials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Conductor Materials, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Li M, Wu J, Li H, Wang Y. Suppressing the Shuttle Effect of Aqueous Zinc-Iodine Batteries: Progress and Prospects. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1646. [PMID: 38612159 PMCID: PMC11012360 DOI: 10.3390/ma17071646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries are considered to be one of the most promising devices for future electrical energy storage due to their low cost, high safety, high theoretical specific capacity, and multivalent properties. However, the shuttle effect currently faced by zinc-iodine batteries causes the loss of cathode active material and corrosion of the zinc anodes, limiting the large-scale application of zinc-iodine batteries. In this paper, the electrochemical processes of iodine conversion and the zinc anode, as well as the induced mechanism of the shuttle effect, are introduced from the basic configuration of the aqueous zinc-iodine battery. Then, the inhibition strategy of the shuttle effect is summarized from four aspects: the design of cathode materials, electrolyte regulation, the modification of the separator, and anode protection. Finally, the current status of aqueous zinc-iodine batteries is analyzed and recommendations and perspectives are presented. This review is expected to deepen the understanding of aqueous zinc-iodide batteries and is expected to guide the design of high-performance aqueous zinc-iodide batteries.
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- Mengyao Li
- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-Carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming 650504, China
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Bai Z, Wang G, Liu H, Lou Y, Wang N, Liu H, Dou S. Advancements in aqueous zinc-iodine batteries: a review. Chem Sci 2024; 15:3071-3092. [PMID: 38425533 PMCID: PMC10901483 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06150g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries stand out as highly promising energy storage systems owing to the abundance of resources and non-combustible nature of water coupled with their high theoretical capacity. Nevertheless, the development of aqueous zinc-iodine batteries has been impeded by persistent challenges associated with iodine cathodes and Zn anodes. Key obstacles include the shuttle effect of polyiodine and the sluggish kinetics of cathodes, dendrite formation, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and the corrosion and passivation of anodes. Numerous strategies aimed at addressing these issues have been developed, including compositing with carbon materials, using additives, and surface modification. This review provides a recent update on various strategies and perspectives for the development of aqueous zinc-iodine batteries, with a particular emphasis on the regulation of I2 cathodes and Zn anodes, electrolyte formulation, and separator modification. Expanding upon current achievements, future initiatives for the development of aqueous zinc-iodine batteries are proposed, with the aim of advancing their commercial viability.
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- Zhongchao Bai
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 516 Jungong Road Shanghai 200093 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 PR China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 516 Jungong Road Shanghai 200093 China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 516 Jungong Road Shanghai 200093 China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong Squires Way North Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 516 Jungong Road Shanghai 200093 China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 516 Jungong Road Shanghai 200093 China
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Zhang K, Yu Q, Sun J, Tie Z, Jin Z. Precipitated Iodine Cathode Enabled by Trifluoromethanesulfonate Oxidation for Cathode/Electrolyte Mutualistic Aqueous Zn-I Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309838. [PMID: 37949441 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-I batteries hold great potential for high-safety and sustainable energy storage. However, the iodide shuttling effect and the hydrogen evolution reaction that occur in the aqueous electrolyte remain the main obstacles for their further development. Herein, the design of a cathode/electrolyte mutualistic aqueous (CEMA) Zn-I battery based on the inherent oxidation ability of aqueous trifluoromethanesulfonate ((OTf)- ) electrolyte toward triiodide species is presented. This results in the formation of iodine sediment particles assembled by fine iodine nanocrystals (≈10 nm). An iodine host cathode with high areal iodine loading is realized via a spontaneous absorption process that enriched redox-active iodine and iodide species from aqueous electrolyte onto nanoporous carbon based current collector. By tuning iodide redox process and suppressing competitive hydrogen evolution reaction, the assembled CEMA Zn-I batteries demonstrate a remarkable capacity retention of 76.9% over 1000 cycles at 0.5 mA cm-2 . Moreover, they exhibit a notable rate capability, with a capacity retention of 74.6% when the current density is increased from 0.5 to 5.0 mA cm-2 . This study demonstrates the feasibility of using the oxidation effect to repel redox-active species from the electrolyte to the cathode, paving a new avenue for high-performance aqueous Zn-I batteries.
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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Xu H, Yang W, Li M, Liu H, Gong S, Zhao F, Li C, Qi J, Wang H, Peng W, Liu J. Advances in Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries based on Conversion Mechanism: Challenges, Strategies, and Prospects. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2310972. [PMID: 38282180 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Recently, aqueous zinc-ion batteries with conversion mechanisms have received wide attention in energy storage systems on account of excellent specific capacity, high power density, and energy density. Unfortunately, some characteristics of cathode material, zinc anode, and electrolyte still limit the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries possessing conversion mechanism. Consequently, this paper provides a detailed summary of the development for numerous aqueous zinc-based batteries: zinc-sulfur (Zn-S) batteries, zinc-selenium (Zn-Se) batteries, zinc-tellurium (Zn-Te) batteries, zinc-iodine (Zn-I2 ) batteries, and zinc-bromine (Zn-Br2 ) batteries. Meanwhile, the reaction conversion mechanism of zinc-based batteries with conversion mechanism and the research progress in the investigation of composite cathode, zinc anode materials, and selection of electrolytes are systematically introduced. Finally, this review comprehensively describes the prospects and outlook of aqueous zinc-ion batteries with conversion mechanism, aiming to promote the rapid development of aqueous zinc-based batteries.
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- Huiting Xu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
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Li Z, Cao W, Hu T, Hu Y, Zhang R, Cui H, Mo F, Liu C, Zhi C, Liang G. Deploying Cationic Cellulose Nanofiber Confinement to Enable High Iodine Loadings Towards High Energy and High-Temperature Zn-I 2 Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202317652. [PMID: 38086771 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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High iodine loading and high-temperature adaptability of the iodine cathode are prerequisites to achieving high energy density at full battery level and promoting the practical application for the zinc-iodine (Zn-I2 ) battery. However, it would aggravate the polyiodide shuttle effect when employing high iodine loading and working temperature. Here, a sustainable cationic cellulose nanofiber (cCNF) was employed to confine the active iodine species through strong physiochemical adsorption to enlarge the iodine loading and stabilize it even at high temperatures. The cCNF could accommodate dual-functionality by enlarging the iodine loading and suppressing the polyiodide shuttle effect, owing to the unique framework structure with abundant surface positive charges. As a result, the iodine cathode based on the cCNF could deliver high iodine mass loading of 14.1 mg cm-2 with a specific capacity of 182.7 mAh g-1 , high areal capacity of 2.6 mAh cm-2 , and stable cycling over 3000 cycles at 2 A g-1 , thus enabling a high energy density of 34.8 Wh kg-1 and the maximum power density of 521.2 W kg-1 at a full Zn-I2 battery level. In addition, even at a high temperature of 60 °C, the Zn-I2 battery could still deliver a stable cycling.
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- Zhenglin Li
- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Li L, Yang H, Yuan Z, Tan Y, Zhang Y, Miao C, Chen D, Li G, Han W. The Organic Ligand Etching Method for Constructing In Situ Terraced Protective Layer Toward Stable Aqueous Zn Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2305554. [PMID: 37635116 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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The stability of aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) is highly dependent on the reversibility of stripping/plating Zn anode. In this work, an organic ligand etching method is proposed to develop a series of in situ multifunctional protective layers on Zn anode. Particularly, the 0.02 m [Fe(CN) 6]3- etching solutions can spontaneously etch the Zn anode, creating an in situ protective layer with unique terraced structure, which blocks the direct contact between the electrode and electrolyte and increases the area for Zn2+ ions deposition. Interestingly, all elements in the organic ligands (i.e., C, N, Zn, and Fe) exhibit strong zincophilic, significantly promoting zinc deposition kinetics and enhancing 3D nucleation behavior to inhibit zinc dendrite growth. As a result, the etched Zn anode can provide as high a Coulombic efficiency of 99.6% over 1000 cycles and sustain over 400 h long-term stability at a high current density of 10 mA cm-2 . As general validation, the small amount of metal cations additives (e.g., Ni2+ , Mn2+ , and Cu2+ ) can accelerate the synthesis of artificial interface layers with 3D structures and also regulate zinc deposition behavior. This work provides a new idea from the perspective of etching solution selection for surface modification of Zn metal anode.
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- Li Li
- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210016, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, College of Chemistry, the State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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Wang H, Liu X, Zhong J, Du L, Yun S, Zhang X, Gao Y, Kang L. Establishing Ultralow Self-Discharge Zn-I 2 Battery by Optimizing ZnSO 4 Electrolyte Concentration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2306947. [PMID: 37972273 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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As one of promising candidates for large-scale energy-storage systems, Zn-I2 aqueous battery exhibits multifaceted advantages including low cost, high energy/powder density, and intrinsic operational safety, but also suffers from fast self-discharge and short cycle/shelf lifespan associating with I3 - shuttle, Zn dendrite growth, and corrosion. In this paper, the battery's self-discharge rate is successfully suppressed down to an unprecedent level of 17.1% after an ultralong shelf-time of 1 000 h (i.e., 82.9% capacity retention after 41 days open-circuit storage), by means of manipulating solvation structures of traditional ZnSO4 electrolyte via simply adjusting electrolyte concentration. Better yet, the optimized 2.7 m ZnSO4 electrolyte further prolongs the cycle lifespan of the battery up to >10 000 and 43 000 cycles at current density of 1 and 5 A g-1 , respectively, thanks to the synthetic benefits from reduced free water content, modified solvation structure and lowered I2 dissolution in the electrolyte. With both long lifespan and ultralow self-discharge, this reliable and affordable Zn-I2 battery may provide a feasible alternative to the centuries-old lead-acid battery.
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- Hanbing Wang
- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- Key Laboratory for Palygorskite Science and Applied Technology of Jiangsu Province, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, 223003, China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China
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- College of Environment and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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Chen Z, Feng R, Wang W, Tu S, Hu Y, Wang X, Zhan R, Wang J, Zhao J, Liu S, Fu L, Sun Y. Reaction-passivation mechanism driven materials separation for recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4648. [PMID: 37532688 PMCID: PMC10397256 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40369-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Development of effective recycling strategies for cathode materials in spent lithium-ion batteries are highly desirable but remain significant challenges, among which facile separation of Al foil and active material layer of cathode makes up the first important step. Here, we propose a reaction-passivation driven mechanism for facile separation of Al foil and active material layer. Experimentally, >99.9% separation efficiency for Al foil and LiNi0.55Co0.15Mn0.3O2 layer is realized for a 102 Ah spent cell within 5 mins, and ultrathin, dense aluminum-phytic acid complex layer is in-situ formed on Al foil immediately after its contact with phytic acid, which suppresses continuous Al corrosion. Besides, the dissolution of transitional metal from LiNi0.55Co0.15Mn0.3O2 is negligible and good structural integrity of LiNi0.55Co0.15Mn0.3O2 is well-maintained during the processing. This work demonstrates a feasible approach for Al foil-active material layer separation of cathode and can promote the green and energy-saving battery recycling towards practical applications.
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- Zihe Chen
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Tian Y, Chen S, Ding S, Chen Q, Zhang J. A highly conductive gel electrolyte with favorable ion transfer channels for long-lived zinc-iodine batteries. Chem Sci 2023; 14:331-337. [PMID: 36687356 PMCID: PMC9811518 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06035c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries (ARZIBs), as a powerful energy alternative, have inherent advantages, such as low cost, good safety and environmental friendliness. Unfortunately, uneven Zn deposition with dendrite growth and undesirable side reactions seriously compromises the safety and stability of ARZIBs. Herein, a novel strategy is demonstrated to fabricate highly conductive iota-carrageenan (IC) gel electrolyte. The unique double helix structure with good mechanical properties provides favorable Zn2+ channels guided by sulfate groups, which enables confinement effect and orderly guidance of Zn deposition. Additionally, the activity of water molecules confined in the gel electrolyte is reduced, thus inhibiting the corrosion reactions of the zinc electrode. As a result, the gel electrolyte with remarkable ionic conductivity (42.95 mS cm-1) showed a good cycling stability over 1000 h. Importantly, the Zn-I2 batteries with the IC-Zn gel electrolyte demonstrated remarkable reversibility with an impressive capacity retention (91.9%) over 5000 cycles and high average coulombic efficiency (99.86%). This work provides a reliable strategy to develop natural polymer gel electrolytes to regulate the Zn deposition for advanced rechargeable Zn-I2 batteries.
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- Yadong Tian
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityJinan 250100China+86-531-88361011
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityJinan 250100China+86-531-88361011
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityJinan 250100China+86-531-88361011
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityJinan 250100China+86-531-88361011
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong UniversityJinan 250100China+86-531-88361011
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