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Deng Y, Gu H, Liu C, Xiao Z, Zhao M, Jiang Z, Li Y. Talc as Dynamic Zincophilic Sites Enables Highly Reversible Zinc Metal Anodes. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:9288-9294. [PMID: 39235121 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Zinc (Zn) dendrite growth poses a significant challenge to the reversibility of zinc metal anodes (ZMAs). Traditional methods using fixed zincophilic sites often suffer from coverage issues and deactivation over time or under high areal capacities. To address this, we introduced Talc into a conventional ZnSO4-based electrolyte (BE + Talc), which acts as a dynamic zincophilic site. Talc effectively adsorbs and carries Zn2+ in the electrolyte, facilitating their co-deposition at the anode. After deposition, Talc re-enters the electrolyte, maintaining its functionality and counteracting the deactivation of static zincophilic sites. This approach resulted in a Zn-Zn symmetric cell using BE + Talc, achieving stable cycling for 200 h under rigorous conditions of 10 mA cm-2 and 5 mAh cm-2. Additionally, the Zn-Cu half-cell demonstrated over 1200 stable cycles at 5 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2. The Zn-NH4V4O10 full cell with Talc cycled for 200 cycles under practical conditions (4.5 mg cm-2, 10 μm Zn foil, and N/P ratio of 3.4) achieved a capacity retention rate of 82.7%. This study highlights the drawbacks of conventional zincophilic sites and presents an effective solution for achieving highly reversible ZMAs.
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- Yu Deng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
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- China MCC17 Group Company, Limited, Maanshan, Anhui 243000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Conversion and Solid-State Storage of Hydrogen & Electricity of Anhui Province, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Conversion and Solid-State Storage of Hydrogen & Electricity of Anhui Province, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, People's Republic of China
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Fan X, Chen L, Wang Y, Xu X, Jiao X, Zhou P, Liu Y, Song Z, Zhou J. Selection of Negative Charged Acidic Polar Additives to Regulate Electric Double Layer for Stable Zinc Ion Battery. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:270. [PMID: 39141192 PMCID: PMC11324644 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01475-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Zinc-ion batteries are promising for large-scale electrochemical energy storage systems, which still suffer from interfacial issues, e.g., hydrogen evolution side reaction (HER), self-corrosion, and uncontrollable dendritic Zn electrodeposition. Although the regulation of electric double layer (EDL) has been verified for interfacial issues, the principle to select the additive as the regulator is still misted. Here, several typical amino acids with different characteristics were examined to reveal the interfacial behaviors in regulated EDL on the Zn anode. Negative charged acidic polarity (NCAP) has been unveiled as the guideline for selecting additive to reconstruct EDL with an inner zincophilic H2O-poor layer and to replace H2O molecules of hydrated Zn2+ with NCAP glutamate. Taking the synergistic effects of EDL regulation, the uncontrollable interface is significantly stabilized from the suppressed HER and anti-self-corrosion with uniform electrodeposition. Consequently, by adding NCAP glutamate, a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.83% of Zn metal is achieved in Zn|Cu asymmetrical cell for over 2000 cycles, and NH4V4O10|Zn full cell exhibits a high-capacity retention of 82.1% after 3000 cycles at 2 A g-1. Recapitulating, the NCAP principle posted here can quicken the design of trailblazing electrolyte additives for aqueous Zn-based electrochemical energy storage systems.
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- Xing Fan
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Research Institute of Frontier Science, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Defense Laboratory of High Temperature Wear-Resisting Materials and Preparation Technology, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China.
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Chen J, Li S, Li F, Sun W, Nie Z, Xiao B, Cheng Y, Xu X. Integrated Interfacial Modulation Strategy: Trace Sodium Hydroxyethyl Sulfonate Additive for Extended-Life Zn Anode Based on Anion Adsorption and Electrostatic Shield. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:42153-42163. [PMID: 39091198 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are poised to play a pivotal part in meeting the growing demands for energy storage and powering portable electronics for their superior security, affordability, and environmentally friendly characteristics. However, the detrimental side reactions occurring at the zinc anode and the dendrite caused by uneven zinc plating/stripping have greatly compromised the cycling life of AZIBs, thereby impeding their practical prospects. In this study, the interfacial comodulation strategy was employed by combining the "electrostatic shielding" effect of cations with the characteristic adsorption of anions. Two molar ZnSO4 served as the matrix, and sodium hydroxyethyl sulfonate (SHES) was selected as a low-cost, nontoxic additive. Experimental results confirm that SHES and zinc anode exhibit robust interactions that lead to the formation of an electrostatic shield and a dynamic adsorption layer at the interface, thereby suppressing hydrogen evolution and corrosion. The combined "electrostatic shielding" effect of sodium ions and the robust characteristic adsorption of hydroxyethyl sulfonate anions serve to guide the directed three-dimensional (3D) diffusion of Zn2+, facilitating rapid, stable, and uniform deposition of zinc. Due to these effects, incorporating 0.2 M SHES as an additive extends the cycle life beyond 3600 h and enables a highly reversible process of deposition and stripping in symmetric cells. Additionally, the Zn-Cu half-cell exhibits reliable cycling for over 1400 cycles, achieving an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%. Moreover, the introduction of this additive substantially enhances the performance of Zn-MnO2 and Zn-NH4V4O10 full cells. This study demonstrates the practical feasibility of achieving anodes with high reversibility in AZIBs through the implementation of a strategy that involves anion adsorption at the interface, which holds paramount significance for the practical application of AZIBs.
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- Jingzhe Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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Peng H, Ge W, Ma X, Jiang X, Zhang K, Yang J. Surface Engineering on Zinc Anode for Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400076. [PMID: 38429246 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs) are considered as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost, high safety, and environmental friendliness. However, the Zn anodes in AZMBs face severe challenges, such as dendrite growth, metal corrosion, and hydrogen evolution, all of which are closely related to the Zn/electrolyte interface. This article offers a short review on surface passivation to alleviate the issues on the Zn anodes. The composition and structure of the surface layers significantly influence their functions and then the performance of the Zn anodes. The recent progresses are introduced, according to the chemical components of the passivation layers on the Zn anodes. Moreover, the challenges and prospects of surface passivation in stabilizing Zn anodes are discussed, providing valuable guidance for the development of AZMBs.
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- Huili Peng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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Yang S, Wu G, Zhang J, Guo Y, Xue K, Zhang Y, Zhu Y, Li T, Zhang X, Zhou L. A Stable High-Performance Zn-Ion Batteries Enabled by Highly Compatible Polar Co-Solvent. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2403513. [PMID: 39018207 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Uncontrollable growth of Zn dendrites, irreversible dissolution of cathode material and solidification of aqueous electrolyte at low temperatures severely restrict the development of aqueous Zn-ion batteries. In this work, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (TFEA) with a volume fraction of 50% as a highly compatible polar-solvent is introduced to 1.3 M Zn(CF3SO3)2 aqueous electrolyte, achieving stable high-performance Zn-ion batteries. Massive theoretical calculations and characterization analysis demonstrate that TFEA weakens the tip effect of Zn anode and restrains the growth of Zn dendrites due to electrostatic adsorption and coordinate with H2O to disrupt the hydrogen bonding network in water. Furthermore, TFEA increases the wettability of the cathode and alleviates the dissolution of V2O5, thus improving the capacity of the full battery. Based on those positive effects of TFEA on Zn anode, V2O5 cathode, and aqueous electrolyte, the Zn//Zn symmetric cell delivers a long cycle-life of 782 h at 5 mA cm-2 and 2 mA h cm-2. The full battery still declares an initial capacity of 116.78 mA h g-1, and persists 87.73% capacity in 2000 cycles at -25 °C. This work presents an effective strategy for fully compatible co-solvent to promote the stability of Zn anode, V2O5 cathode and aqueous electrolyte for high-performance Zn-ion batteries.
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- Shuo Yang
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Research Institute of Interdisciplinary Science & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Institute of Materials and Physics, Ganjiang Innovations Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341119, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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Liu F, Zhang Y, Liu H, Zhang S, Yang J, Li Z, Huang Y, Ren Y. Advances of Nanomaterials for High-Efficiency Zn Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16063-16090. [PMID: 38868937 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices due to their outstanding safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. However, the practical application of zinc metal anodes (ZMAs) faces significant challenges, such as dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction, corrosion, and passivation. Fortunately, the rapid rise of nanomaterials has inspired solutions for addressing these issues associated with ZMAs. Nanomaterials with unique structural features and multifunctionality can be employed to modify ZMAs, effectively enhancing their interfacial stability and cycling reversibility. Herein, an overview of the failure mechanisms of ZMAs is presented, and the latest research progress of nanomaterials in protecting ZMAs is comprehensively summarized, including electrode structures, interfacial layers, electrolytes, and separators. Finally, a brief summary and optimistic perspective are given on the development of nanomaterials for ZMAs. This review provides a valuable reference for the rational design of efficient ZMAs and the promotion of large-scale application of AZIBs.
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- Fangyan Liu
- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Centre for Neutron Scattering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Lim WG, Li X, Reed D. Understanding the Role of Zinc Hydroxide Sulfate and its Analogues in Mildly Acidic Aqueous Zinc Batteries: A Review. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300965. [PMID: 37803913 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Mildly acidic aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) have attracted tremendous attention for grid storage applications with the expectation to tackle the issues of Li-ion batteries on high cost and poor safety. However, the performance, particularly energy density and cycle stability of AZBs are still unsatisfactory when compared with LIBs. To help the development of AZBs, a lot of effort have been made to understand the battery reaction mechanisms and precedent microscopic and spectroscopic analyses have shown flake-like large particles of zinc hydroxide sulfate (ZHS) and its analogues formed on the surfaces of cathodes and anodes in sulfate and other electrolyte systems during cycling. However, because of the complexity of the thermodynamics and kinetics of aqueous reactions to understand different battery conditions, controversies still exist. This article will review the roles of ZHS discussed in recent representative references aiming to shine light on the fundamental mechanisms of AZBs and pave ways to further improve the battery performance.
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- Won-Gwang Lim
- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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Li H, Chen Z, Zheng L, Wang J, Adenusi H, Passerini S, Zhang H. Electrolyte Strategies Facilitating Anion-Derived Solid-Electrolyte Interphases for Aqueous Zinc-Metal Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300554. [PMID: 37421218 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-metal batteries (AZBs) are a promising complimentary technology to the existing lithium-ion batteries and the re-emerging lithium-metal batteries to satisfy the increasing demands on energy storage. Despite considerable progress achieved in the past years, the fundamental understanding of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation and how its composition influences the SEI properties are limited. This review highlights the functionalities of anion-tuned SEI on the reversibility of zinc-metal anode, with a specific emphasis on new structural insights obtained through advanced characterizations and computational techniques. Recent efforts in terms of key variables that govern the interfacial behaviors to improve the long-term stability of zinc anode, i.e., Coulombic efficiency, plating morphology, dendrite formation, and side-reactions, are comprehensively reviewed. Lastly, the remaining challenges and future perspectives are presented, providing insights into the rational design of practical high-performance AZBs.
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- Huihua Li
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications (Ministry of Education), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Applications (Ministry of Education), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Quantum AI Lab, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), D-89081, Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), D-76021, Karlsruhe, Germany
- Chemistry Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, 00185, Italy
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Chongqing, 401135, P. R. China
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Wu J, Li M, Ding X, Chen Z, Luo J, Zhang Q, Qiu Y, Wang Q, Liu W, Yang C. Upgrading Gel Electrolytes Through Electrostatic-Induced Dual-Salt Paradigm for Superior Zn-Ion Battery Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400390. [PMID: 38778736 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Gel electrolytes are gaining attention for rechargeable Zn-ion batteries because of their high safety, high flexibility, and excellent comprehensive electrochemical performances. However, current gel electrolytes still perform at mediocre levels due to incomplete Zn salts dissociation and side reactions. Herein, an electrostatic-induced dual-salt strategy is proposed to upgrade gel electrolytes to tackle intrinsic issues of Zn metal anodes. The competitive coordination mechanism driven by electrostatic repulsion and steric hindrance of dual anions promotes zinc salt dissociation at low lithium salt addition levels, improving ion transport and mechanical properties of gel electrolytes. Li+ ions and gel components coordinate with H2O, reducing active H2O molecules and inhibiting associated side reactions. The dual-salt gel electrolyte enables excellent reversibility of Zn anodes at both room and low temperatures. Zn||Polyaniline cells using the dual-salt gel electrolyte exhibit a high discharge capacity of 180 mAh g-1 and long-term cycling stability over 180 cycles at -20 °C. The dual-salt strategy offers a cost-effective approach to improving gel electrolytes for high-performance flexible Zn-ion batteries.
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- Jianyang Wu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Science & College of Energy, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100092, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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Zhu D, Li J, Zheng Z, Ye S, Pan Y, Wu J, She F, Lai L, Zhou Z, Chen J, Li H, Wei L, Chen Y. Water and Salt Concentration-Dependent Electrochemical Performance of Hydrogel Electrolytes in Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:16175-16185. [PMID: 38509690 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising energy storage devices with safe, nonflammable electrolytes and abundant, low-cost electrode materials. Their practical applications are hampered by various water-related undesirable reactions, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), corrosion of zinc metal, and water-induced decay of cathode materials. Polymer hydrogel electrolytes were used to control these reactions. However, salt, water, and polymeric backbones intervene in polymer hydrogels, and currently, there are no systematic studies on how salt and water concentrations synergistically affect polymer hydrogels' electrochemical performance. Here, we used an in situ polymerization method to synthesize polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogels with varied Zn(ClO4)2 (0.5 to 2.0 mol kg-1) and water (40 to 90 wt %) concentrations. Their electrochemical performances in Zn||Ti half-cells, Zn||Zn symmetrical cells, and Zn||V2O5 full cells have been comprehensively evaluated. Although the ionic conductivity of electrolytes increases with the salt concentration, a high salt concentration of 2.0 mol kg-1 with more Zn2+ solvated H2O would induce more severe HER and Zn corrosion at the electrolyte/electrode interfaces. A narrow window of the water concentration at 70-80 wt % is optimal to balance needs for achieving a high ionic conductivity and restricting water-related undesirable reactions. The chemically more active water counts roughly 64.1-73.1 wt % of the total water in electrolytes. PAM hydrogel electrolyte with 1.0 mol kg-1 Zn(ClO4)2 and 80 wt % water enables 1200 h of stable cycling in a Zn||Zn symmetric cell and 99.24% of Coulombic efficiency in a Zn||Ti half-cell. Due to the water-induced decay of V2O5, the electrolyte with 70 wt % water delivers the best performance in a Zn||V2O5 full cell, which can retain 73.7% of its initial capacity after 400 charge/discharge cycles. Our results show that achieving precise control of salt and water concentrations of hydrogel electrolytes in their optimal windows to reduce the fraction of chemically more active water while retaining high ionic conductivity is essential to enabling high-performance ZIBs.
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- Di Zhu
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Mao Y, Bai J, Lin S, Wang P, Li W, Xiao K, Wang S, Zhu X, Zhao B, Sun Y. Two Birds with One Stone: V 4 C 3 MXene Synergistically Promoted VS 2 Cathode and Zinc Anode for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306615. [PMID: 37932020 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are considered to be a rising star in the large-scale energy storage area because of their low cost and environmental friendliness properties. However, the limited electrochemical performance of the cathode and severe zinc dendrite of the anode severely hinder the practical application of AZIBs. Herein, a novel 3D interconnected VS2 ⊥V4 C3 Tx heterostructure material is prepared via one-step solvothermal method. Morphological and structural characterizations show that VS2 nanosheets are uniformly and dispersedly distributed on the surface of the V4 C3 MXene substrate, which can effectively suppress volume change of the VS2 . Owing to the open heterostructure along with the high conductivity of V4 C3 MXene, the VS2 ⊥V4 C3 Tx cathode shows a high specific capacity of 273.9 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 and an excellent rate capability of 143.2 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 . The V4 C3 MXene can also effectively suppress zinc dendrite growth when used as protective layer for the Zn anode, making the V4 C3 Tx @Zn symmetric cell with a stable voltage profile for ≈1700 h. Benefitting from the synergistic modification effect of V4 C3 MXene on both the cathode and anode, the VS2 ⊥V4 C3 Tx ||V4 C3 Tx @Zn battery exhibits a long cycling lifespan of 5000 cycles with a capacity of 157.1 mAh g-1 at 5A g-1 .
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- Yunjie Mao
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Hohhot, 010000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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Niu Y, Chang L, Sun Q, Liu Y, Nie W, Duan T, Lu X, Cheng H. Manipulating Zn Metal Texture with Guided Zincophilic Sites via Electrochemical Stripping for Dendrite-Free Zn Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:6988-6997. [PMID: 38310560 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Constructing a three-dimensional (3D) structure along with Zn (002) texture selective exposure is a promising strategy to tackle the issues faced by Zn metal anodes. Herein, for the first time, we proposed an electrochemical stripping strategy to achieve controlled modification of the texture and microstructure of zinc foils in one step, building a hierarchical structure with (002) texture preferred exposed Zn (SZ). The SZ with favorable zincophilic properties not only can reduce the concentration polarization at the interface but also allow Zn to grow horizontally on the edge of the (002) texture by guiding the adsorption sites for Zn2+. Moreover, the honeycomb-like structure is beneficial to rearrange the distribution of the Zn2+ flux as well as alleviating stress changes during cycling. Thus, the SZ||Cu cell exhibits excellent stability with a Coulombic efficiency of 99.76% over 1800 cycles. The SZ||NaV3O8·xH2O cell with inconspicuous self-discharge effect maintains a high areal capacity of 3.67 mA h cm-2 even after 700 cycles with a low N/P ratio of 3.6. This work achieves texture architecture and structure designing on Zn foils simultaneously by metallurgical electrochemical methods and opens up a potential strategy to implement the practicality of zinc metal anodes.
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- Yunjiao Niu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Lv W, Shen Z, Li X, Meng J, Yang W, Ding F, Ju X, Ye F, Li Y, Lyu X, Wang M, Tian Y, Xu C. Discovering Cathodic Biocompatibility for Aqueous Zn-MnO 2 Battery: An Integrating Biomass Carbon Strategy. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:109. [PMID: 38315253 PMCID: PMC10844190 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01334-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Developing high-performance aqueous Zn-ion batteries from sustainable biomass becomes increasingly vital for large-scale energy storage in the foreseeable future. Therefore, γ-MnO2 uniformly loaded on N-doped carbon derived from grapefruit peel is successfully fabricated in this work, and particularly the composite cathode with carbon carrier quality percentage of 20 wt% delivers the specific capacity of 391.2 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, outstanding cyclic stability of 92.17% after 3000 cycles at 5 A g-1, and remarkable energy density of 553.12 Wh kg-1 together with superior coulombic efficiency of ~ 100%. Additionally, the cathodic biosafety is further explored specifically through in vitro cell toxicity experiments, which verifies its tremendous potential in the application of clinical medicine. Besides, Zinc ion energy storage mechanism of the cathode is mainly discussed from the aspects of Jahn-Teller effect and Mn domains distribution combined with theoretical analysis and experimental data. Thus, a novel perspective of the conversion from biomass waste to biocompatible Mn-based cathode is successfully developed.
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- Wei Lv
- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Power Engineering, School of Energy, Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of RNA Biology, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Integrated Exploitation of Bayan Obo Multi-Metal Resources, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, 014010, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Power Innovation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
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She L, Cheng H, Yuan Z, Shen Z, Wu Q, Zhong W, Zhang S, Zhang B, Liu C, Zhang M, Pan H, Lu Y. Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Halogen Batteries: Fundamental Mechanisms, Research Issues, and Future Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305061. [PMID: 37939285 PMCID: PMC10953720 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-halogen batteries (AZHBs) have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage applications due to their high security features and low cost. However, several challenges including natural subliming, sluggish reaction kinetics, and shuttle effect of halogens, as well as dendrite growth of the zinc (Zn) anode, have hindered their large-scale commercialization. In this review, first the fundamental mechanisms and scientific issues associated with AZHBs are summarized. Then the research issues and progresses related to the cathode, separator, anode, and electrolyte are discussed. Additionally, emerging research opportunities in this field is explored. Finally, ideas and prospects for the future development of AZHBs are presented. The objective of this review is to stimulate further exploration, foster the advancement of AZHBs, and contribute to the diversified development of electrochemical energy storage.
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- Liaona She
- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New EnergyXi'an Technological UniversityXi'an710021P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006China
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Zhang J, Sun J, Yang D, Ha S, Ma T, Liu H, Shi X, Guo D, Wang Y, Wei Y. Trade-Off between Rough and Smooth Electrode Surfaces toward Stable Zn Stripping/Plating in Aqueous Electrolytes. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:688-695. [PMID: 38180811 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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The effects of surface roughness on the performance of the Zn metal anode in aqueous electrolytes are investigated by experiments and computational simulations. Smooth surfaces can homogenize the nucleation and growth of Zn, which helps to form a flat Zn anode under high current density. In spite of these advantages, the whole surface of the smooth electrode serves as the reactive contact area for parasitic reactions, generating severe hydrogen evolution, corrosion, and byproduct formation, which seriously hinder the long-term cycle stability of the Zn anode. To trade off this double-sided effect, we identify a medium degree of surface roughness that could stabilize the Zn anode for 1000 h cycling at 1.0 mAh cm-2. The electrode also enabled stable cycling for 800 h at a high current density of 5.0 mAh cm-2. This naked Zn metal anode with optimized surface roughness holds great promise for direct use in aqueous zinc ion batteries.
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- Jin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York11790, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Coherent Light and Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing 401123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing 401123, China
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Hu J, Zhang Y, Xu B, Ouyang Y, Ma Y, Wang H, Chen J, Li H. A hydrophobic alloy-coated Zn anode for durable electrochromic devices. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:566-569. [PMID: 38093681 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05029g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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To mitigate Zn corrosion, dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) in Zn-anode based electrochromic devices, hydrophobic CuZn5 alloy was coated on Zn@CuZn with lower nucleation potential, high coulombic efficiency, inhibited HER, and prolonged reversibility, enabling improved switching kinetics and cycling stability in an electrochromic Zn@CuZn||Prussian Blue (PB) device.
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- Jianwei Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- Institute of Frontier & Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Zhang X, Zhang L, Jia X, Song W, Liu Y. Design Strategies for Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries with High Zinc Utilization: From Metal Anodes to Anode-Free Structures. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:75. [PMID: 38175454 PMCID: PMC10766912 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01304-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs) are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage due to the excellent safety, environmental friendliness, natural abundance, high theoretical specific capacity, and low redox potential of zinc (Zn) metal. However, several issues such as dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution, corrosion, and passivation of Zn metal anodes cause irreversible loss of the active materials. To solve these issues, researchers often use large amounts of excess Zn to ensure a continuous supply of active materials for Zn anodes. This leads to the ultralow utilization of Zn anodes and squanders the high energy density of AZMBs. Herein, the design strategies for AZMBs with high Zn utilization are discussed in depth, from utilizing thinner Zn foils to constructing anode-free structures with theoretical Zn utilization of 100%, which provides comprehensive guidelines for further research. Representative methods for calculating the depth of discharge of Zn anodes with different structures are first summarized. The reasonable modification strategies of Zn foil anodes, current collectors with pre-deposited Zn, and anode-free aqueous Zn metal batteries (AF-AZMBs) to improve Zn utilization are then detailed. In particular, the working mechanism of AF-AZMBs is systematically introduced. Finally, the challenges and perspectives for constructing high-utilization Zn anodes are presented.
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- Xianfu Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 College Road, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 College Road, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 College Road, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 College Road, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 College Road, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
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Kang L, Zheng J, Yue K, Yuan H, Luo J, Wang Y, Liu Y, Nai J, Tao X. Amino-Functionalized Interfacial Layer Enables an Ultra-Uniform Amorphous Solid Electrolyte Interphase for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Based Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304094. [PMID: 37386782 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304094] [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: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-based batteries (ZBBs) are emerging as desirable energy storage systems because of their high capacity, low cost, and inherent safety. However, the further application of ZBBs still faces many challenges, such as the issues of uncontrolled dendrite growth and severe parasitic reactions occurring at the Zn anode. Herein, an amino-grafted bacterial cellulose (NBC) film is prepared as artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) for the Zn metal anodes, which can significantly reduce zinc nucleation overpotential and lead to the dendrite-free deposition of Zn metal along the (002) crystal plane more easily without any external stimulus. More importantly, the chelation between the modified amino groups and zinc ions can promote the formation of an ultra-even amorphous SEI upon cycling, reducing the activity of hydrate ions, and inhibiting the water-induced side reactions. As a result, the Zn||Zn symmetric cell with NBC film exhibits lower overpotential and higher cyclic stability. When coupled with the V2 O5 cathode, the practical pouch cell achieves superior electrochemical performance over 1000 cycles.
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- Lingzhi Kang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
- Ecology Health Institute, Hangzhou Vocational & Technical College, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Han Q, Cai L, Huang P, Liu S, He C, Xu Z, Ying H, Han WQ. Fast Ionic Conducting Hydroxyapatite Solid Electrolyte Interphase Enables Ultra-Stable Zinc Metal Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:48316-48325. [PMID: 37793088 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Zn metal has been extensively utilized as an anode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries attributed to its affordable cost and superior theoretical capacity. Nevertheless, the presence of dendrites and undesirable side reactions poses challenges to its widespread commercialization. To address these issues, herein, a surface coating composed of hydroxyapatite (HAP) was developed on the Zn anode to create an artificial solid electrolyte interphase. After the application of a hydroxyapatite layer, dendrites and corrosion of the Zn anode are sufficiently inhibited. Furthermore, the hydroxyapatite interphase with a low ionic diffusion barrier enables fast anodic redox kinetics. Consequently, the Zn@HAP symmetric cell possesses a durable lifespan over 2000 h at 1 mA cm-2, while maintaining minimal polarization. Moreover, the practical feasibilities of the Zn@HAP anode are also manifested in full batteries combined with MnO2 cathodes, exhibiting exceptional cycling performance up to 500 cycles at 1 A g-1 and excellent rate capability with a retention of 109 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1.
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- Qizhen Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Xu W, Li J, Liao X, Zhang L, Zhang X, Liu C, Amine K, Zhao K, Lu J. Fluoride-Rich, Organic-Inorganic Gradient Interphase Enabled by Sacrificial Solvation Shells for Reversible Zinc Metal Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:22456-22465. [PMID: 37802095 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Zinc metal batteries are strongly hindered by water corrosion, as solvated zinc ions would bring the active water molecules to the electrode/electrolyte interface constantly. Herein, we report a sacrificial solvation shell to repel active water molecules from the electrode/electrolyte interface and assist in forming a fluoride-rich, organic-inorganic gradient solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer. The simultaneous sacrificial process of methanol and Zn(CF3SO3)2 results in the gradient SEI layer with an organic-rich surface (CH2OC- and C5 product) and an inorganic-rich (ZnF2) bottom, which combines the merits of fast ion diffusion and high flexibility. As a result, the methanol additive enables corrosion-free zinc stripping/plating on copper foils for 300 cycles with an average coulombic efficiency of 99.5%, a record high cumulative plating capacity of 10 A h/cm2 at 40 mA/cm2 in Zn/Zn symmetrical batteries. More importantly, at an ultralow N/P ratio of 2, the practical VO2//20 μm thick Zn plate full batteries with a high areal capacity of 4.7 mAh/cm2 stably operate for over 250 cycles, establishing their promising application for grid-scale energy storage devices. Furthermore, directly utilizing the 20 μm thick Zn for the commercial-level areal capacity (4.7 mAh/cm2) full zinc battery in our work would simplify the manufacturing process and boost the development of the commercial zinc battery for stationary storage.
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- Wangwang Xu
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70830, United States
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70830, United States
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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 210037, China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Laboratory of Advanced Separations (LAS), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Sion CH-1950, Lausanne 1950, Switzerland
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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Leng M, Koripally N, Huang J, Vriza A, Lee KY, Ji X, Li C, Hays M, Tu Q, Dunbar K, Xu J, Ng TN, Fang L. Synthesis and exceptional operational durability of polyaniline-inspired conductive ladder polymers. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4354-4364. [PMID: 37455554 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00883e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Ladder-type structures can impart exceptional stability to polymeric electronic materials. This article introduces a new class of conductive polymers featuring a fully ladder-type backbone. A judicious molecular design strategy enables the synthesis of a low-defect ladder polymer, which can be efficiently oxidized and acid-doped to achieve its conductive state. The structural elucidation of this polymer and the characterization of its open-shell nature are facilitated with the assistance of studies on small molecular models. An autonomous robotic system is used to optimize the conductivity of the polymer thin film, achieving over 7 mS cm-1. Impressively, this polymer demonstrates unparalleled stability in strong acid and under harsh UV-irradiation, significantly surpassing commercial benchmarks like PEDOT:PSS and polyaniline. Moreover, it displays superior durability across numerous redox cycles as the active material in an electrochromic device and as the pseudocapacitive material in a supercapacitor device. This work provides structural design guidance for durable conductive polymers for long-term device operation.
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- Mingwan Leng
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
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- Nanoscience and Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
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- Nanoscience and Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA
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Wang X, He T, Cheng J, Wu Y, Wang B. Strategies Toward Stretchable Aqueous Zn-based Batteries for Wearable Electronics from Components to Devices. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300591. [PMID: 37421225 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300591] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Recently, aqueous Zn-based batteries (AZBs) are receiving increased attention in wearable and implantable electronics due to the low cost, high safety, high eco-efficiency, and relatively high energy density. However, it is still a big challenge to develop stretchable AZBs (SAZBs) which can be conformally folded, crumpled, and stretched with human body motions. Although a lot of efforts have been dedicated to constructions of SAZBs, a comprehensive review which focuses on summarizing stretchable materials, device configurations and challenges of SAZBs is needed. Herein, this review attempts to critically review the latest developments and progress in stretchable electrodes, electrolytes, packaging materials and device configurations in detail. Furthermore, these challenges and potential future research directions in the field of SAZBs are also discussed.
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- Xilin Wang
- Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621900, China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621900, China
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- Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621900, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, South East University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211189, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Sciences and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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Gong Y, Wang B, Ren H, Li D, Wang D, Liu H, Dou S. Recent Advances in Structural Optimization and Surface Modification on Current Collectors for High-Performance Zinc Anode: Principles, Strategies, and Challenges. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:208. [PMID: 37651047 PMCID: PMC10471568 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01177-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The last several years have witnessed the prosperous development of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), which are considered as a promising competitor of energy storage systems thanks to their low cost and high safety. However, the reversibility and availability of this system are blighted by problems such as uncontrollable dendritic growth, hydrogen evolution, and corrosion passivation on anode side. A functionally and structurally well-designed anode current collectors (CCs) is believed as a viable solution for those problems, with a lack of summarization according to its working mechanisms. Herein, this review focuses on the challenges of zinc anode and the mechanisms of modified anode CCs, which can be divided into zincophilic modification, structural design, and steering the preferred crystal facet orientation. The possible prospects and directions on zinc anode research and design are proposed at the end to hopefully promote the practical application of ZIBs.
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- Yuxin Gong
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Material Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Energy Material Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, People's Republic of China
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Wang L, Yuan K, Bai H, Xuan P, Xu N, Yin C, Li K, Hao P, Zhou Y, Dong B. MXene/graphene oxide heterojunction as a high performance anode material for lithium ion batteries. RSC Adv 2023; 13:26239-26246. [PMID: 37671008 PMCID: PMC10475980 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04775j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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MXene/graphene oxide composites with strong interfacial interactions were constructed by ball milling in vacuum. Graphene oxide (GO) acted as a bridge between Ti3C2Tx nanosheets in the composite material, which could buffer the mechanical shear force during the ball milling process, avoid the structural damage of nanosheets and improve the structural stability of the composite material during the lithium process. Partial oxidation of Ti3C2Tx nanosheets is caused by high temperatures during ball milling, which is beneficial to improve the intercalation of lithium ions in the material, reduce the stress and electrostatic repulsion between adjacent layers, and cause the composite to have better lithium storage performance. Under the high current density of 2.5 A g-1, the reversible capacity of the Ti3C2Tx/GO composite material after 2000 cycles was 116.5 mA h g-1, and the capacity retention was as high as 116.6%.
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- Li Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Province International Joint Laboratory of Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Lithium Sodium Based Battery, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology Luoyang 471023 PR China
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- Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry Engineering Research Institute, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Ganzhou 341000 PR China
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- Yanshi Zhongyue Refractory Co. LTD Luoyang 471900 PR China
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- Anhui Product Quality Supervision & Inspection Research Institute PR China
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- Anhui Product Quality Supervision & Inspection Research Institute PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Province International Joint Laboratory of Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Lithium Sodium Based Battery, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology Luoyang 471023 PR China
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- Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry Engineering Research Institute, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Ganzhou 341000 PR China
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- Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry Engineering Research Institute, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Ganzhou 341000 PR China
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- Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry Engineering Research Institute, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Ganzhou 341000 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Province International Joint Laboratory of Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Lithium Sodium Based Battery, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology Luoyang 471023 PR China
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Feng W, Liang Z, Zhou W, Li X, Wang W, Chi Y, Liu W, Gengzang D, Zhang G, Chen Q, Wang P, Chen W, Zhang S. Dendrite-free zinc metal anodes enabled by electrolyte additive for high-performing aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Dalton Trans 2023. [PMID: 37194376 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00898c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc (Zn)-ion batteries are regarded as a suitable candidate for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety and the natural abundance of Zn. However, the Zn anode in the aqueous electrolyte faces the challenges of corrosion, passivation, hydrogen evolution reaction, and the growth of severe Zn dendrites. These problems severely affect the performance and service life of aqueous Zn ion batteries, making it difficult to achieve their large-scale commercial applications. In this work, the sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) additive was introduced into the zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) electrolyte to inhibit the growth of Zn dendrites by promoting uniform deposition of Zn ions on the (002) crystal surface. This treatment presented a significant increase in the intensity ratio of (002) to (100) from an initial value of 11.14 to 15.31 after 40 cycles of plating/stripping. The Zn//Zn symmetrical cell showed a longer cycle life (over 124 h at 1.0 mA cm-2) than the symmetrical cell without NaHCO3. Additionally, the high capacity retention rate was increased by 20% for Zn//MnO2 full cells. This finding is expected to be beneficial for a range of research studies that use inorganic additives to inhibit Zn dendrites and parasitic reactions in electrochemical and energy storage applications.
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- Wenjing Feng
- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Electronic Materials, College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China.
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, P. R. China
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