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Lai Q, Liu S, Jiang H, Zhang J, Zhou Z, Wang J, Wang Q, Wang Q. Urchin-Like Mesoporous TiN Hollow Sphere Enabling Promoted Electrochemical Kinetics of Bromine-Based Flow Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309712. [PMID: 38767499 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Bromine-based flow batteries (BFB) have always suffered from poor kinetics due to the sluggish Br3 -/Br- redox, hindering their practical applications. Developing cathode materials with high catalytic activity is critical to address this challenge. Herein, the in-depth investigation for the free energy of the bromine redox electrode is conducted initially through DFT calculations, establishing the posterior desorption during oxidation as the rate-determining step. An urchin-like titanium nitride hollow sphere (TNHS) composite is designed and synthesized as the catalyst for bromine redox. The large difference in Br- and Br3 - adsorption capability of TNHS promotes rapid desorption of generated Br3 - during the oxidation process, liberating active sites timely to enable smooth ongoing reactions. Besides, the urchin-like microporous/mesoporous structure of TNHS provides abundant active surface for bromine redox reactions, and ample cavities for the bromine accommodation. The inherently high conductivity of TNHS enables facile electron transfer through multiple channels. Consequently, zinc-bromide flow batteries with TNHS catalyst exhibit significantly enhanced kinetics, stably operating at 80 mA cm-2 with 82.78% energy efficiency. Overall, this study offers a solving strategy and catalyst design approach to the sluggish kinetics that has plagued bromine-based flow batteries.
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- Qinzhi Lai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- College of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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Kim J, Park H, Cho Y, Lee T, Kim H, Pak C, Kim HJ, Kim S. Stable Zinc Electrode Reaction Enabled by Combined Cationic and Anionic Electrolyte Additives for Non-Flow Aqueous Zn─Br 2 Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401916. [PMID: 38712442 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-bromine batteries hold immense promise for large-scale energy storage systems due to their inherent safety and high energy density. However, achieving a reliable zinc metal electrode reaction is challenging because zinc metal in the aqueous electrolyte inevitably leads to dendrite growth and related side reactions, resulting in rapid capacity fading. Here, it is reported that combined cationic and anionic additives in the electrolytes using CeCl3 can simultaneously address the multiple chronic issues of the zinc metal electrode. Trivalent Ce3+ forms an electrostatic shielding layer to prevent Zn2+ from concentrating at zinc metal protrusions, while the high electron-donating nature of Cl- mitigates H2O decomposition on the zinc metal surface by reducing the interaction between Zn2+ and H2O. These combined cationic and anionic effects significantly enhance the reversibility of the zinc metal reaction, allowing the non-flow aqueous Zn─Br2 full-cell to reliably cycle with exceptionally high capacity (>400 mAh after 5000 cycles) even in a large-scale battery configuration of 15 × 15 cm2.
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- Jeonghyun Kim
- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Institute of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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Zhou Y, Li B, Wang J, Li C, Tang T, Wang Z, Yang H, Zhang S, Deng C. Constructing 3D Zincophilic Skeleton in Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Hybrid Fibers for Dendrite-Free Zn Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38710043 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The Zn dendrite growth and side reactions are two major issues for the practical use of Zn metal anodes (ZMAs). Herein, an N-doped carbon-based hybrid fiber with the 3D porous skeleton and the zincophilic Cu nanoparticles (denoted as Cu@HLCF) is developed for stable ZMAs. The zincophilic Cu particles in the skeleton work as the active sites to facilitate uniform Zn nucleation. Meanwhile, the abundant pores in the framework of the hybrid fibers provide a large space to relieve the structural stress and suppress the dendrite growth. Moreover, the good mechanical characteristics of the hybrid fiber ensure its high potential applications for flexible electronics. Theoretical analysis results disclose the strong interaction between Zn and Cu sites, and experimental results demonstrate the low voltage hysteresis, high reversibility, and dendrite-free behavior of the Cu@HLCF host for Zn plating/stripping. Moreover, the solid-state Zn-ion battery (ZIB) assembled with a Cu@HLCF/Zn anode shows the prominent flexibility, impressively reliability, and outstanding cycling capability. Therefore, this work not only provides a novel design for the efficient and stable Zn metal anode but also promotes the development of flexible power sources for flexible electronics.
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- Yang Zhou
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China
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Shi H, Pan H, Kang P. Hollow Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Spheres as Zincophilic Sites for Zn Flow Battery. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400023. [PMID: 38429229 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400023] [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: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Severe dendrite growth on Zn anodes poses a significant challenge to the development of Zn-based batteries. An effective strategy for inhibiting the formation of Zn dendrites involves electrode modification. In this study, hollow nitrogen-doped carbon spheres (HNCS) are synthesized and used as electrodes to regulate Zn deposition in Zn-based flow batteries. The electrochemical performance of HNCS reveals that the pyrrole nitrogen of HNCS changes the electrode surface state. Therefore, HNCS can inhibit the hydrogen evolution reaction and achieve uniform Zn deposition. HNCS can effectively inhibit dendrite growth and improve the reversibility of the Zn plating/stripping process to regulate the reversibility of Zn-based batteries. The zinc-bromine redox flow battery assembled with HNCS significantly reduces the hydrogen evolution reaction and exhibits a coulombic efficiency of 90 % and energy efficiency of 73 % at a current density of 60 mA cm-2. Similarly, an alkaline zinc-iron flow battery can maintain high Coulombic efficiency and energy efficiency of 83 %.
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- Han Shi
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Lin S, Li M, Wang G, Wang C, Yang H, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Liu X, Bae J, Wu Y. Zn Anode Surviving Extremely Corrosive Polybromide Environment with Alginate-Graphene Oxide Hydrogel Coating. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311510. [PMID: 38267811 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Zinc-bromine (Zn-Br) redox provides a high energy density and low-cost option for next-generation energy storage systems, and polybromide diffusion remains a major issue leading to Zn anode corrosion, dendrite growth, battery self-discharge and limited electrochemical performance. A dual-functional Alginate-Graphene Oxide (AGO) hydrogel coating is proposed to prevent polybromide corrosion and suppress dendrite growth in Zn-Br batteries through negatively charged carboxyl groups and enhanced mechanical properties. The battery with anode of plain zinc coated with AGO (Zn]AGO) survives a severely corrosive environment with higher polybromide concentration than usual without a membrane, and achieves 80 cycles with 100% Coulombic and 80.65% energy efficiencies, four times compared to plain Zn anode. The promising performance is comparable to typical Zn-Br batteries using physical membranes, and the AGO coating concept can be well adapted to various Zn-Br systems to promote their applications.
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- Shiyu Lin
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Material Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Material Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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Yang H, Lin S, Qu Y, Wang G, Xiang S, Liu F, Wang C, Tang H, Wang D, Wang Z, Liu X, Zhang Y, Wu Y. An Ultra-Low Self-Discharge Aqueous|Organic Membraneless Battery with Minimized Br 2 Cross-Over. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307780. [PMID: 38168899 PMCID: PMC10870083 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Batteries dissolving active materials in liquids possess safety and size advantages compared to solid-based batteries, yet the intrinsic liquid properties lead to material cross-over induced self-discharge both during cycling and idle when the electrolytes are in contact, thus highly efficient and cost-effective solutions to minimize cross-over are in high demand. An ultra-low self-discharge aqueous|organic membraneless battery using dichloromethane (CH2 Cl2 ) and tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBABr) added to a zinc bromide (ZnBr2 ) solution as the electrolyte is demonstrated. The polybromide is confined in the organic phase, and bromine (Br2 ) diffusion-induced self-discharge is minimized. At 90% state of charge (SOC), the membraneless ZnBr2 |TBABr (Z|T) battery shows an open circuit voltage (OCV) drop of only 42 mV after 120 days, 152 times longer than the ZnBr2 battery, and superior to 102 previous reports from all types of liquid active material batteries. The 120-day capacity retention of 95.5% is higher than commercial zinc-nickel (Zn-Ni) batteries and vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB, electrolytes stored separately) and close to lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Z|T achieves >500 cycles (2670 h, 0.5 m electrolyte, 250 folds of membraneless ZnBr2 battery) with ≈100% Coulombic efficiency (CE). The simple and cost-effective design of Z|T provides a conceptual inspiration to regulate material cross-over in liquid-based batteries to realize extended operation.
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- Han Yang
- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- College of PhysicsGuizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Institute of Smart Fiber MaterialsZhejiang Sci‐Tech UniversityHangzhou310018China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of MaterialsXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi710049China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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- School of Energy Sciences and EngineeringNanjing Tech UniversityNanjingJiangsu211816China
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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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Rana M, Alghamdi N, Peng X, Huang Y, Wang B, Wang L, Gentle IR, Hickey S, Luo B. Scientific issues of zinc-bromine flow batteries and mitigation strategies. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220073. [PMID: 38264684 PMCID: PMC10742200 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Zinc-bromine flow batteries (ZBFBs) are promising candidates for the large-scale stationary energy storage application due to their inherent scalability and flexibility, low cost, green, and environmentally friendly characteristics. ZBFBs have been commercially available for several years in both grid scale and residential energy storage applications. Nevertheless, their continued development still presents challenges associated with electrodes, separators, electrolyte, as well as their operational chemistry. Therefore, rational design of these components in ZBFBs is of utmost importance to further improve the overall device performance. In this review, the focus is on the scientific understanding of the fundamental electrochemistry and functional components of ZBFBs, with an emphasis on the technical challenges of reaction chemistry, development of functional materials, and their application in ZBFBs. Current limitations of ZBFBs with future research directions in the development of high performance ZBFBs are suggested.
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- Masud Rana
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)The University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)The University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular BiosciencesFaculty of ScienceThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of ScienceImam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)RiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)The University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)The University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in NanoscienceNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijingP. R. China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)The University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular BiosciencesFaculty of ScienceThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)The University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Lu G, Wang Z, Zhang S, Ding J, Luo J, Liu X. Cathode materials for halide-based aqueous redox flow batteries: recent progress and future perspectives. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:4250-4260. [PMID: 36756795 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr07291b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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As the population increases sharply around the globe, huge shortages are occurring in energy resources. Renewable resources are urgently required to be developed to satisfy human demands. Unlike the lithium-ion batteries with safety and cost issues, the redox flow battery (RFB) is economical, stable, and convenient for the development of large-scale stationary electrical energy storage applications. Especially, the aqueous redox flow battery (ARFB) further exhibits a promising potential in larger power grids owing to its unique structural features of storing energy by filling the tank with electrolytes. The ARFB is capable of modulating battery parameters by controlling the volume and concentration of the electro-active species (EAS). Further, halogens show excellent properties, such as low cost and appropriate potential as an EAS for ARFB, further showing an efficient, safe, and affordable energy storage system (ESS). Moreover, to attain the demands of strong activity, high sensitivity, convenience as well as practicality, further attention needs to be paid to material (electrode) design and adjustment. In this mini-review, novel electrode materials, including their potential internal mechanisms and effective regulatory means, are summarized and applied in the zinc-halogen, hydrogen-halogen, and polysulfide-halogen ARFB systems, promoting the development of valuable material systems and the innovation of the energy storage/conversion technologies.
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- Guolong Lu
- Chemistry and chemical engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resource, Environments and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Institute for New Energy Materials & Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- Institute for New Energy Materials & Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
- ShenSi Lab, Shenzhen Institute for Advanced Study, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Longhua District, Shenzhen 518110, China
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- Chemistry and chemical engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Achieving Exceptional Cell Voltage (2.34 V) through Tailoring pH of Aqueous Zn-Br2 Redox Flow Battery for Potential Large-Scale Energy Storage. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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