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Chen W, Tan Y, Guo C, Zhang X, He X, Kuang W, Weng H, Du H, Huang D, Huang Y, Xu J, He H. Biomass-derived polymer as a flexible "zincophilic-hydrophobic" solid electrolyte interphase layer to enable practical Zn metal anodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 669:104-116. [PMID: 38705110 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) face significant challenges stemming from Zn dendrite growth and water-contact attack, primarily due to the lack of a well-designed solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) to safeguard the Zn anode. Herein, we report a bio-mass derived polymer of chitin on Zn anode (Zn@chitin) as a novel and robust artificial SEI layer to boost the Zn anode rechargeability. The polymeric chitin SEI layer features both zincophilic and hydrophobic characteristics to target the suppressed dendritic Zn formation as well as the water-induced side reactions, thus harvesting a dendrite-free and corrosion-resistant Zn anode. More importantly, this polymeric interphase layer is strong and flexible accommodating the volume changes during repeated cycling. Based on these benefits, the Zn@chitin anode demonstrates prolonged cycling performance surpassing 1300 h under an ultra-large current density of 20 mA cm-2, and a long cycle life of 680 h with a record-high zinc utilization rate of 80 %. Besides, the assembled Zn@chitin/V2O5 full batteries reveal excellent capacity retention and rate performance under practical conditions, proving the reliability of our proposed strategy for industrial AZIBs. Our research offers valuable insights for constructing high-performance AZIBs, and simultaneously realizes the high-efficient use of cheap biomass from a "waste-to-wealth" concept.
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- Wenjian Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Yang Y, Zhu R, Wu G, Yang W, Yang H, Yoo E. Universal Strike-Plating Strategy to Suppress Hydrogen Evolution for Improving Zinc Metal Reversibility. ACS NANO 2024; 18:19003-19013. [PMID: 38984530 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The development of highly reversible zinc (Zn) metal anodes is pivotal for determining the feasibility of rechargeable aqueous Zn batteries. Our research quantitively evalulates how the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) adversely affects Zn reversibility in batteries and emphasizes the importance of substrate design in modulating HER and its associated side reactions. When the cathodic reaction is dominated by HER, the Zn electrode exhibits low plating/stripping efficiency, characterized by extensive coverage of a passivation layer that encompasses the electrochemical inactive Zn. Therefore, we propose a strike-plating strategy that modifies the pristine substrate by initiating Zn plating at a high current density for a short time. This straightforward and effective approach has been proven to suppress hydrogen evolution and transform the electrodeposition mode into one dominated by Zn reduction. Notably, Zn metal exhibits exceptionally high average reversibility of 98.80% over 200 h on a stainless steel substrate, which was typically precluded in aqueous electrolytes because of their favorable HER capability. Additionally, our strike-plating strategy demonstrates an appliable pathway to achieve high Zn reversibility on Cu substrate, showing an average efficiency of 99.83% over 540 h at a high areal capacity of 10 mAh cm-2 and high-performance Zn full cells with low N/P ratios. This research provides a foundation for future investigations into the underlying mechanisms of HER and strategies to optimize Zn-based battery performance.
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- Yang Yang
- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan
- Energy Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Umezono, Tsukuba 305-8568, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan
- Energy Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Umezono, Tsukuba 305-8568, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan
- Energy Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Umezono, Tsukuba 305-8568, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan
- Energy Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Umezono, Tsukuba 305-8568, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan
- Energy Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Umezono, Tsukuba 305-8568, Japan
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Zhang Y, Ren T, Liu C, Wu Q, Xia Y, Liu X. Accelerated and Guided Zn 2+ Diffusion via Polarized Interface Engineering Toward High Performance Wearable Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401789. [PMID: 38855992 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) are considered as a new energy storage device for wearable electronic equipment. Nowadays, dendrite growth and uneven deposition of zinc have been the principal problems to suppress the development of high-performance wearable zinc-ion batteries. Herein, a perovskite material of LaAlO3 nanoparticle has been applied for interface engineering and zinc anode protection. By adjusting transport channels and accelerating the Zn2+ diffusion, the hydrogen evolution reaction potential is improved, and electric field distribution on the Zn electrode surface is regulated to navigate the fast and uniform deposition of Zn2+. As a proof of demonstration, the assembled LAO@Zn||MnO2 batteries can display the highest capacity of up to 140 mAh g-1 without noticeable decay even after 1000 cycles. Moreover, a motor-driven fan and electronic wristwatch powered by wearable ZIBs can demonstrate the practical feasibility of LAO@Zn||MnO2 in wearable electronic equipment.
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- Yuhang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710065, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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Chen T, Zhao S, Liu Y, Li G, Cui Y, Qiu J, Lian J, Zhang B. Crystalline MnCO 3@Amorphous MnO x Composite as Cathode Material for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:9864-9876. [PMID: 38756060 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (RAZIBs) have received extensive attention because of their advantages of low cost, high safety, and nontoxicity. However, problems such as dissolution of the active cathode material, dendrites/passivation of the zinc anode, and slow reaction kinetics hindered their further applications. In this work, a crystalline/amorphous composite-type material composed of crystalline MnCO3 and amorphous MnOx was prepared and used as the cathode material for RAZIBs. The MnCO3@amorphous MnOx (MnCO3@A-MnOx) composite possesses the merits of both the pure crystalline phase of MnCO3 and the amorphous phase of MnOx, which can deliver better electrochemical performance than the corresponding single component in repeated cycles. In addition, crystalline MnCO3 undergoes a complex phase transition to the active MnO2 during the first charge process, providing the composite with a stable structure and additional electrochemical capacity. The electrochemical measurement results indicate that the MnCO3@A-MnOx electrode can display high reversible discharge capacity at 0.1 A g-1, excellent rate performance at 5.0 A g-1, and long cycling stability over 2000 cycles, showing great potential as a cathode material for high-performance RAZIBs.
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- Ting Chen
- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Huizhou Research Institute, Sun Yat-sen University, Huizhou 516081, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- School of Physical and Mathematical Science, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Power Battery and Energy Storage, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Zhang G, Zhou W, Chen M, Wang Q, Li A, Han X, Tian Q, Xu J, Chen J. Scalable fabrication of free-standing and integrated electrodes with commercial level of areal capacity for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:263-271. [PMID: 38041971 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) present a highly promising avenue for the deployment of grid-scale energy storage systems. However, the electrodes fabricated through conventional methodologies not only suffer from insufficient mass loadings, but also are susceptible to exfoliation under deformations. Herein, a scalable and cost-effective freezing-thawing method is developed to construct free-standing and integrated electrode, comprising H11Al2V6O23.2, carboxymethyl cellulose, and carbon nanotubes. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of these components, the resultant electrode exhibits superior flexibility and robustness, large tensile strength, exceptional electrical conductivity, and favorable electrolyte wettability. Under a large mass loading of 8 mg cm-2 (corresponding to a negative/positive electrode capacity ratio of 2.09), the electrode achieves remarkable capacity of 345.2 mAh/g (2.76 mAh cm-2) at 0.2 A/g and maintains 235.2 mAh/g (1.88 mAh cm-2) at 4 A/g, while sustaining an impressive capacity retention of 97.7 % over 5000 cycles. These considerably outperform conventional electrodes employing traditional binders. Even at an elevated mass loading of 14 mg cm-2 or when operated at a low temperature of - 30 °C, the electrode continues to deliver excellent electrochemical performance (e.g., extraordinary areal capacity of 4.32 mAh cm-2). In addition, the electrode owns outstanding tolerance to external forces. This research contributes to our understanding of the pivotal challenges within the realm of AZIB technology.
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- Guifeng Zhang
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Liu H, Xin Z, Cao B, Zhang B, Fan HJ, Guo S. Versatile MXenes for Aqueous Zinc Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305806. [PMID: 37985557 PMCID: PMC10885665 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are gaining popularity for their cost-effectiveness, safety, and utilization of abundant resources. MXenes, which possess outstanding conductivity, controllable surface chemistry, and structural adaptability, are widely recognized as a highly versatile platform for AZIBs. MXenes offer a unique set of functions for AZIBs, yet their significance has not been systematically recognized and summarized. This review article provides an up-to-date overview of MXenes-based electrode materials for AZIBs, with a focus on the unique functions of MXenes in these materials. The discussion starts with MXenes and their derivatives on the cathode side, where they serve as a 2D conductive substrate, 3D framework, flexible support, and coating layer. MXenes can act as both the active material and a precursor to the active material in the cathode. On the anode side, the functions of MXenes include active material host, zinc metal surface protection, electrolyte additive, and separator modification. The review also highlights technical challenges and key hurdles that MXenes currently face in AZIBs.
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- Huan Liu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Hu W, Zhang Y, Ju J, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Kang W. Nanofiber-Reinforced Composite Gel Enabling High Ionic Conductivity and Ultralong Cycle Life for Zn Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305140. [PMID: 37726240 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Despite the impressive merits of gel electrolytes for aqueous Zn-ion batteries, it remains a significant challenge to design and develop the gel electrolyte with high ionic conductivity, excellent dimensional stability, and long cycle life. Herein, a composite electrolyte (PTP) with thermolastic polyurethane -poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) nanofiber-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol gel strategy is proposed for highly reversible Zn plating/stripping. Mechanically robust and ultrathin PTP contains functional groups for building ion migration channels and immobilizing water molecules, which accelerates Zn2+ migration and mitigates water-related side reactions. Thus, the Zn anodes exhibit excellent electrochemical performance involving high cycling stability (6500 h at 5 mA cm-2 , 5 mA h cm-2 ) and achieving an exceptional cumulative capacity of more than 16 000 mA h cm-2 . This enhancement is well maintained when combined with MnO2 cathode. This work provides a reasonable solution for stabilizing Zn anodes and also provides new ideas for the modification of nanofiber-reinforced gel electrolytes.
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- Wei Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Separators and Separator Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Separators, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Separators and Separator Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Separators, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Separators and Separator Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Separators, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Separators and Separator Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Separators, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Separators and Separator Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Separators, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Separators and Separator Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Separators, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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Qin Y, Wang X. Preventing Dissolution of Cathode Active Materials by Ion-anchoring Zeolite-based Separators for Durable Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202315464. [PMID: 38032352 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315464] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Aqueous zinc batteries have emerged as promising energy storage devices due to their safety and low cost. However, they face challenges such as anodic dendrite formation and cathodic compound dissolution. Here, we present the development of a polymer-matrixed zeolite separator (SZ) by synthesizing zeolite materials on a flexible polymeric membrane. This separator acts as an effective ionic barrier, preventing the leaching and shuttling of vanadium from the cathode, while significantly inhibiting the formation of by-products and zinc dendrites. The SZ cells demonstrate stable operation for more than 400 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 , with an initial capacity of 375.4 mAh g-1 , and over 10,000 cycles at 15 A g-1 . Notably, when pre-anchored with vanadium ions, the SZ-V cells exhibited excellent capacity retention of up to 94.6 % over 1000 cycles. The SZ separator featuring an ion barrier represents a crucial advancement towards the commercialization of zinc storage devices.
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- Yao Qin
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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Zhang Y, Yang S, Zhu YJ, Li D, Cheng L, Li H, Wang Z. Synergistically regulating the separator pore structure and surface property toward dendrite-free and high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 656:566-576. [PMID: 38011775 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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As an emerging electrochemical device, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) present promising potential in safe and large-scale energy storage. However, the large pores of commercial glass fiber (GF) separators result in uneven Zn2+ ion flux, leading to severe dendrite growth issues of Zn metal anodes. Herein, we integrated a multifunctional layer on the GF separator that can synergistically regulate the pore feature and surface property of commercial GF separators. Such modification layer, composed of nanocellulose and SiO2 nanoparticles, exhibited uniform nanoporous structure and abundant negatively charged polar functional groups. These features allow regulating the distribution of Zn2+ ions at the separator-anode interface, facilitating stable and uniform Zn nucleation and growth. Moreover, the electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged functional groups and Zn2+ ions enhanced the Zn2+ ion transport kinetics, preventing the Zn dendrites formation and adverse reactions. Consequently, the modified electrolyte-filled GF separator showed an increased Zn2+ ion transference number of 0.65. The symmetric Zn//Zn batteries utilizing such a separator achieved an impressive cycling life of 500 h at a high current density/capacity of 10 mA cm-2/4 mAh cm-2, nearly nine times longer than the battery using the unmodified GF separator (<55 h). The superior electrochemical performance was verified in both Zn//AC and Zn//LiMn2O4 full battery evaluations. This work presents a novel synergistic modification strategy for developing advanced separators for aqueous ZIBs.
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- Yaxin Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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Yan Z, Li J, Liu H, Zhang H, Xi S, Zhu Z. A Reversible Six-Electron Transfer Cathode for Advanced Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312000. [PMID: 37753789 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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The electrochemical reactions for the storage of Zn2+ while embracing more electron transfer is a foundation of the future high-energy aqueous zinc batteries. Herein, we report a six-electron transfer electrochemistry of nano-sized TeO2 /C (n-TeO2 /C) cathode by facilitating the reversible conversion of TeO2 ↔Te and Te↔ZnTe. Benefitting from the integrated conductive nanostructure and the proton-rich environment in providing optimized electrochemical kinetics (facilitated Zn2+ uptake and high electronic conductivity) and feasible thermodynamic process (low Gibbs free energy change), the as-prepared n-TeO2 /C with stable cycling performance exhibits a superior reversible capacity of over 800 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 . A precise understanding of the reaction mechanism via ex situ and in situ characterizations presents that the reversible six-electron transfer reaction is proton-dependent, and a proton generating and consuming mechanism of three-phase conversion n-TeO2 /C in the weakly acidic electrolyte is thoroughly revealed.
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- Zichao Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemical, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 627833, Singapore, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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Xue R, Wang CX, Zhao ZG, Chen YH, Yang J, Feng CP. Flexible Silica/MXene/Natural rubber film strain sensors with island chain structure for Healthcare monitoring. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1235-1243. [PMID: 37478740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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The demand for flexible strain sensors with high sensitivity and durability has increased significantly. However, traditional sensors are limited in terms of their detection ranges and fabrications. In this work, a space stacking method was proposed to fabricate natural rubber (NR)/ Ti3C2Tx (MXene)/silica (SiO2) films that possessed exceptional electrical conductivity, sensitivity and reliability. The introduction of SiO2 into the NR/MXene composite enabled the construction of an "island-chain structure", which promoted the formation of conductive pathways and significantly improved the conductivity of the composite. Specifically, the electrical conductivity of the NR/MXene/10 wt%SiO2 composite was enhanced by about 200 times compared to that of the NR/MXene composite alone (from 0.07 to 13.4 S/m). Additionally, the "island-chain structure" further enhanced the sensing properties of the NR/MXene/10 wt%SiO2 composite, as evidenced by its excellent sensitivity (GF = 189.2), rapid response time (102 ms), and good repeatability over 10,000 cycles. The fabricated device demonstrates an outstanding mechanical sensing performance and can accurately detect human physiological signals. Specifically, the device serves as a strain detector, recognizing different strain signals by monitoring the movement of fingers, arms, and thighs. This study provides critical insights into composite manufacturing with exceptional conductivity, flexibility and stability, which are essential properties for creating high-performance flexible sensors.
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- Rong Xue
- National and Local Engineering Laboratory for Slag Comprehensive Utilization and Environment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China
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- National and Local Engineering Laboratory for Slag Comprehensive Utilization and Environment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China
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- National and Local Engineering Laboratory for Slag Comprehensive Utilization and Environment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Additive Manufacturing, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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Shi Z, Yang M, Ren Y, Wang Y, Guo J, Yin J, Lai F, Zhang W, Chen S, Alshareef HN, Liu T. Highly Reversible Zn Anodes Achieved by Enhancing Ion-Transport Kinetics and Modulating Zn (002) Deposition. ACS NANO 2023; 17:21893-21904. [PMID: 37897736 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Uncontrolled dendrite growth and water-related side reactions in mild electrolytes are the main causes of poor cycling stability of zinc anodes, resulting in the deterioration of aqueous zinc-based batteries. Herein, a multifunctional fluorapatite (Ca5(PO4)3F) aerogel (FAG) interface layer is proposed to realize highly stable zinc anodes via the integrated regulation of Zn2+ migration kinetics and Zn (002) orientation deposition. Owing to the well-defined aerogel nanochannels and the rich Zn2+ adsorption sites resulting from the ion exchange between Ca2+ and Zn2+, the FAG interface layer could significantly accelerate the Zn2+ migration and effectively homogenize the Zn2+ flux and nucleation sites, thus promoting rapid and uniform Zn2+ migration at the electrode/electrolyte interface. Additionally, during the cycling process, the F atoms from FAG promote the in situ generation of ZnF2, which facilitates the manipulation of the preferred Zn (002) orientation deposition, thus efficiently suppressing dendrite growth and side reactions by combining with the above synergistic effects. Consequently, the FAG-modified Zn anode displays a stable cycle life of over 4000 h at 1 mA cm-2 and exhibits highly reversible Zn plating/stripping behavior. Meanwhile, the Zn||MnO2 full cells exhibit improved cycle stability over 2000 cycles compared with that of the bare Zn, highlighting the virtues of the FAG protective layer for highly reversible Zn anodes. Our work brings the insight in to stabilize Zn anodes and power the commercial applications of aqueous zinc-based batteries.
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- Zhenhai Shi
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge 02138, Massachusetts, United States
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Zeng Y, Pei Z, Guo Y, Luan D, Gu X, Lou XWD. Zincophilic Interfacial Manipulation against Dendrite Growth and Side Reactions for Stable Zn Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312145. [PMID: 37728430 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Constructing multifunctional interphases to suppress the rampant Zn dendrite growth and detrimental side reactions is crucial for Zn anodes. Herein, a phytic acid (PA)-ZnAl coordination compound is demonstrated as a versatile interphase layer to stabilize Zn anodes. The zincophilic PA-ZnAl layer can manipulate Zn2+ flux and promote rapid desolvation kinetics, ensuring the uniform Zn deposition with dendrite-free morphology. Moreover, the robust PA-ZnAl protective layer can effectively inhibit the hydrogen evolution reaction and formation of byproducts, further contributing to the reversible Zn plating/stripping with high Coulombic efficiency. As a result, the Zn@PA-ZnAl electrode shows a lower Zn nucleation overpotential and higher Zn2+ transference number compared with bare Zn. The Zn@PA-ZnAl symmetric cell exhibits a prolonged lifespan of 650 h tested at 5 mA cm-2 and 5 mAh cm-2 . Furthermore, the assembled Zn battery full cell based on this Zn@PA-ZnAl anode also delivers decent cycling stability even under harsh conditions.
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- Yinxiang Zeng
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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Quan Y, Ma H, Chen M, Zhou W, Tian Q, Han X, Chen J. Salting-Out Effect Realizing High-Strength and Dendrite-Inhibiting Cellulose Hydrogel Electrolyte for Durable Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44974-44983. [PMID: 37712868 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are limited by poor Zn stripping/plating reversibility. Not only can hydrogel electrolytes address this issue, but also they are suitable for constructing flexible batteries. However, there exists a contradiction between the mechanical strength and the ionic conductivity for hydrogel electrolytes. Herein, high-concentration kosmotropic ions are introduced into the cellulose hydrogel electrolyte to take advantage of the salting-out effect. This can significantly improve both the mechanical strength and ionic conductivity. Additionally, the obtained cellulose hydrogel electrolyte (denoted as Con-CMC) has strong adhesion, a wide electrochemical stability window, and good water retaining ability. The Con-CMC is also found to accelerate the desolvation process, improve Zn deposition kinetics, promote Zn deposition along the (002) plane, and suppress parasitic reactions. Accordingly, the Zn/Zn cell with Con-CMC demonstrates dendrite-free behavior with prolonged lifespan and can endure extremely large areal capacity of 25 mAh cm-2. The Con-CMC also enables a large average Coulombic efficiency of 99.54% over 500 cycles for the Zn/Cu cell. Furthermore, the assembled pouch-type Zn/polyaniline full battery provides great rate capability, superior cyclability (even with limited Zn anode excess), a slow self-discharge rate, and outstanding affordability to external forces. Overall, this work extends our knowledge of the rational design of hydrogel electrolytes.
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- Yuhui Quan
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Liu F, Xu S, Gong W, Zhao K, Wang Z, Luo J, Li C, Sun Y, Xue P, Wang C, Wei L, Li Q, Zhang Q. Fluorescent Fiber-Shaped Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries for Bifunctional Multicolor-Emission/Energy-Storage Textiles. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18494-18506. [PMID: 37698337 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Wearable smart textiles are natural carriers to enable imperceptible and highly permeable sensing and response to environmental conditions via the system integration of multiple functional fibers. However, the existing massive interfaces between different functional fibers significantly increase the complexity and reduce the wearability of the textile system. Thus, it is significant yet challenging to achieve all-in-one multifunctional fibers for realizing miniaturized and lightweight smart textiles with high reliability. Herein, as bifunctional electrolyte additives, fluorescent carbon dots with abundant zincophilic functional groups are introduced into electrolytes to develop fluorescent fiber-shaped aqueous zinc-ion batteries (FFAZIBs). Originating from effective dendrite suppression of Zn anodes and multiple active sites of freestanding Prussian blue cathodes, high energy density (0.17 Wh·cm-3) and long-term cyclability (78.9% capacity retention after 1500 cycles) are achieved for FFAZIBs. More importantly, the one-dimensional structure ensures the same luminance in all directions of FFAZIBs, enabling the form of multicolor display-in-battery textiles.
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- Fan Liu
- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- School of Physics and Energy, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 215009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002 Jiangsu, China
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- School of Electronic Science & Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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Zhang S, Li J, Jin B, Shao M. Oriented Zinc Metal Anode Based on Directional Recognition and Assembly. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301874. [PMID: 37196419 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The practical application of aqueous zinc batteries are highly limited by unsatisfied Zn anodes for the unavoidable dendrite growth and side reactions. Crystal orientation engineering is an effective way to overcome these inherent drawbacks. However, how to achieve Zn plating with manipulated crystallographic orientation is still a great challenge. Herein, a uniform (002)-oriented Zn metal anode is reported based on a directional cation recognition and crystal assembly strategy. The activated layered double hydroxide (Act-LDH) exhibits favorable adsorption energy with Zn2+ and high lattice matching with Zn (002) plane, which can be served as directional recognition layer to anchor Zn2+ and regulate crystallographic orientation of Zn as well. As demonstration, Zn crystals with ultrahigh ratio of (002)/(100) plane of 15.7 are assembled parallelly on horizontal Act-LDH, in which high CE of 99.85% maintains over 18 000 cycles. The symmetric battery with (002)-oriented Zn shows stable plating/stripping process over 1650 and 420 h at 1 mA cm-2 /0.5 mA h cm-2 and 10 mA cm-2 /5 mA h cm-2 , respectively, which is 9 and 12 times higher than unoriented polycrystalline Zn. Moreover, as-assembled full battery displays high specific capacity of 120 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 over 1800 cycles.
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- Shimeng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Wong H, Li Y, Wang J, Tang TW, Cai Y, Xu M, Li H, Kim TH, Luo Z. Two-dimensional materials for high density, safe and robust metal anodes batteries. NANO CONVERGENCE 2023; 10:37. [PMID: 37561270 PMCID: PMC10415249 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-023-00384-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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With a high specific capacity and low electrochemical potentials, metal anode batteries that use lithium, sodium and zinc metal anodes, have gained great research interest in recent years, as a potential candidate for high-energy-density storage systems. However, the uncontainable dendrite growth during the repeated charging process, deteriorates the battery performance, reduces the battery life and more importantly, raises safety concerns. With their unique properties, two-dimensional (2D) materials, can be used to modify various components in metal batteries, eventually mitigating the dendrite growth, enhancing the cycling stability and rate capability, thus leading to safe and robust metal anodes. In this paper, we review the recent advances of 2D materials and summarize current research progress of using 2D materials in the applications of (i) anode design, (ii) separator engineering, and (iii) electrolyte modifications by guiding metal ion nucleation, increasing ion conductivity, homogenizing the electric field and ion flux, and enhancing the mechanical strength for safe metal anodes. The 2D material modifications provide the ultimate solution for obtaining dendrite-free metal anodes, realizes the high energy storage application, and indicates the importance of 2D materials development. Finally, in-depth understandings of subsequent metal growth are lacking due to research limitations, while more advanced characterizations are welcome for investigating the metal deposition mechanism. The more facile and simplified preparation of 2D materials possess great prospects in high energy density metal anode batteries, and thus fulfils the development of EVs.
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- Hoilun Wong
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Guo R, Chen C, Bannenberg LJ, Wang H, Liu H, Yu M, Sofer Z, Lei Z, Wang X. Interfacial Designs of MXenes for Mild Aqueous Zinc-Ion Storage. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201683. [PMID: 36932899 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Limited Li resources, high cost, and safety risks of using organic electrolytes have stimulated a strong motivation to develop non-Li aqueous batteries. Aqueous Zn-ion storage (ZIS) devices offer low-cost and high-safety solutions. However, their practical applications are at the moment restricted by their short cycle life arising mainly from irreversible electrochemical side reactions and processes at the interfaces. This review sums up the capability of using 2D MXenes to increase the reversibility at the interface, assist the charge transfer process, and thereby improve the performance of ZIS. First, they discuss the ZIS mechanism and irreversibility of typical electrode materials in mild aqueous electrolytes. Then, applications of MXenes in different ZIS components are highlighted, including as electrodes for Zn2+ intercalation, protective layers of Zn anode, hosts for Zn deposition, substrates, and separators. Finally, perspectives are put forward on further optimizing MXenes to improve the ZIS performance.
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- Rui Guo
- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, The Netherlands
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, MOE, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, China
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, The Netherlands
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden Technische Universität Dresden Modulgebäude, 01217, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague 6, 16628, Czech Republic
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, MOE, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, China
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, The Netherlands
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Wang S, Zeng G, Sun Q, Feng Y, Wang X, Ma X, Li J, Zhang H, Wen J, Feng J, Ci L, Cabot A, Tian Y. Flexible Electronic Systems via Electrohydrodynamic Jet Printing: A MnSe@rGO Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37411016 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates to power flexible integrated functional systems because they are safe and environmentally friendly. Among the numerous cathode materials proposed, Mn-based compounds, particularly MnO2, have attracted special attention because of their high energy density, nontoxicity, and low cost. However, the cathode materials reported so far are characterized by sluggish Zn2+ storage kinetics and moderate stabilities. Herein, a ZIB cathode based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-coated MnSe nanoparticles (MnSe@rGO) is proposed. After MnSe was activated to α-MnO2, the ZIB exhibits a specific capacity of up to 290 mAh g-1. The mechanism underlying the improvement in the electrochemical performance of the MnSe@rGO based electrode is investigated using a series of electrochemical tests and first-principles calculations. Additionally, in situ Raman spectroscopy is used to track the phase transition of the MnSe@rGO cathodes during the initial activation, proving the structural evolution from the LO to MO6 mode. Because of the high mechanical stability of MnSe@rGO, flexible miniaturized energy storage devices can be successfully printed using a high-precision electrohydrodynamic (EHD) jet printer and integrated with a touch-controlled light-emitting diode array system, demonstrating the application of flexible EHD jet-printed microbatteries.
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- Shang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 45004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 45004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona 08930, Spain
- ICREA Pg. Lluis Companys, Barcelona 08010, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 45004, China
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Li Y, Shu J, Zhang L. Nucleophilic deposition behavior of metal anodes. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:1990-2003. [PMID: 37070366 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00235g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Nucleophilic materials play important roles in the deposition behavior of high-energy-density metal batteries (Li, Na, K, Zn, and Ca), while the principle and determination method of nucleophilicity are lacking. In this review, we summarize the metal extraction/deposition process to find out the mechanism of nucleophilic deposition behavior. The key points of the most critical nucleophilic behavior were found by combining the potential change, thermodynamic analysis, and active metal deposition behavior. On this basis, the inductivity and affinity of the material have been determined by Gibbs free energy directly. Thus, the inducibility of most materials has been classified: (a) induced nuclei can reduce the overpotential of active metals; (b) not all materials can induce active metal deposition; (c) the induced reaction is not changeless. Based on these results, the influencing factors (temperature, mass, phase state, induced reaction product, and alloying reactions) were also taken into account during the choice of inducers for active metal deposition. Finally, the critical issues, challenges, and perspectives for further development of high-utilization metal electrodes were considered comprehensively.
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- Yuqian Li
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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Wang Z, Li L, Zhao F, Gong S, Xu H, Li M, Yekeping B, Li R, Qi J, Wang H, Li C, Peng W, Liu J. Hierarchical amorphous vanadium oxide and carbon nanotubes microspheres with strong interface interaction for Superior performance aqueous Zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:542-550. [PMID: 37163800 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have attracted more and more attention due to their safety, environmental benignity and high theoretical capacity. However, the lack of appropriate cathode materials with high capacity and long cycle life have become an obstacle to the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Herein, the hierarchical amorphous vanadium oxide and carbon nanotubes (a-V2O5@CNTs) microspheres with strong interface interaction were successfully prepared by combing facile spray drying technique with annealing treatment. Benefiting from the a-V2O5 amorphous characters, CNTs framework high conductivity and hierarchical microspheres with strong interface interaction, the a-V2O5@CNTs exhibited abundant active sites, fast reaction kinetics as well as eminent structure stability. As a promising electrode material, the a-V2O5@CNTs displayed high specific capacity (480 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1), good rate capability and long-term stability under high current density (158 mAh g-1 at 30 A g-1 over 1000 cycles). Meanwhile, the corresponding mechanism was further illustrated through different characterizations. Furthermore, the as-assembled flexible pouch battery based on the a-V2O5@CNTs delivered outstanding flexibility and feasibility. Hence, this work provides a new idea for developing high performance cathode materials of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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- Zhiying Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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Qin H, Chen W, Kuang W, Hu N, Zhang X, Weng H, Tang H, Huang D, Xu J, He H. A Nature-Inspired Separator with Water-Confined and Kinetics-Boosted Effects for Sustainable and High-Utilization Zn Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300130. [PMID: 36794300 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Uncontrollable dendrite growth and sluggish ion-transport kinetics are considered as the main obstacles for the further development of high-performance aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs). Here, a nature-inspired separator (ZnHAP/BC) is developed to tackle these issues via the hybridization of the biomass-derived bacterial cellulose (BC) network and nano-hydroxyapatite particles (HAP). The as-prepared ZnHAP/BC separator not only regulates the desolvation process of the hydrated Zn2+ ions (Zn(H2 O)6 2+ ) by suppressing the water reactivity through the surface functional groups, alleviating the water-induced side-reactions, but also boosts the ion-transport kinetics and homogenize the Zn2+ flux, resulting in a fast and uniform Zn deposition. Remarkably, the Zn|Zn symmetric cell with ZnHAP/BC separator harvests a long-term stability over 1600 h at 1 mA cm-2 , 1 mAh cm-2 and endures stable cycling over 1025 and 611 h even at a high depth of discharge (DOD) of 50% and 80%, respectively. The Zn|V2 O5 full cell with a low negative/positive (N/P) capacity ratio of 2.7 achieves a superior capacity retention of 82% after 2500 cycles at 10 A g-1 . Furthermore, the Zn/HAP separator can be totally degraded within 2 weeks. This work develops a novel nature-derived separator and provides insights in constructing functional separators toward sustainable and advanced AZIBs.
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- Hongyu Qin
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi Novel Battery Materials Research Center of Engineering Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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Chen M, Yang M, Zhou W, Tian Q, Han X, Chen J, Zhang P. Oriented Zn plating guided by aligned ZnO hexagonal columns realizing dendrite-free Zn metal electrodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 644:368-377. [PMID: 37120885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), featuring low cost and high safety, have become a research hotspot in recent years. However, the low Zn stripping/plating reversibility, caused by dendritic growth, harmful side reactions, and Zn metal corrosion, severely influences the applicability of AZIBs. Zincophilic materials have shown great potential to form protective layers at the surface of Zn metal electrodes, whereas those protective layers are usually thick, lack fixed crystalline orientation, and require binders. Herein, a facile, scalable, and cost-effective solution method is used to grow vertically aligned ZnO hexagonal columns with (002) top surface and low thickness of 1.3 µm onto Zn foil. Such oriented protective layer can promote homogenous and nearly horizontal Zn plating not only on the top but also at the side of ZnO columns due to the low lattice mismatch between Zn (002) and ZnO (002) facets and between Zn (110) and ZnO (110) facets. Accordingly, the modified Zn electrode exhibits dendrite-free behavior with considerably suppressed corrosion issue, inert byproduct growth, and hydrogen evolution. Thanks to that, the Zn stripping/plating reversibility is significantly improved in Zn//Zn cell, Zn//Ti cell, and Zn//MnO2 battery. This work provides a promising avenue for guiding metal plating process via oriented protective layer.
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- Minfeng Chen
- 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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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Loh JR, Xue J, Lee WSV. Challenges and Strategies in the Development of Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2023:e2300101. [PMID: 37035953 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Although promising, the practical use of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) remains plagued with uncontrollable dendrite growth, parasitic side reactions, and the high intercalation energy of divalent Zn2+ ions. Hence, much work has been conducted to alleviate these issues to maximize the energy density and cyclic life of the cell. In this holistic review, the mechanisms and rationale for the stated challenges shall be summarized, followed by the corresponding strategies employed to mitigate them. Thereafter, a perspective on present research and the outlook of ZIBs would be put forth in hopes to enhance their electrochemical properties in a multipronged approach.
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- Jiong Rui Loh
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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Yao D, Yu D, Yao S, Lu Z, Li G, Xu H, Du F. Interfacial Engineering Boosts Highly Reversible Zinc Metal for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:16584-16592. [PMID: 36947678 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Zinc metal is emerging as the promising anode for aqueous Zn-ion batteries. However, corrosion and undesirable Zn dendrite growth limit their practical application in the large-scale energy storage area. Herein, a mountain-valley micro/nanostructure is successfully fabricated on the surface of the Zn anode via a femtosecond-laser filament texturing (FsLFT) technique. Beneficial from the large surface area and spontaneously generated ZnO coating layer, the FsLFT-Zn electrode demonstrates a slow corrosion rate with a current density of 0.62 mA cm-2 and a stable cycle life over 3000 h under 1 mA cm-2, superior to the original Zn anode. Simulation of the electric fields reveals that the enlarged surface area is responsible for the outstanding performance of the FsLFT-Zn electrode. This study not only proposes a novel strategy to suppress dendrite growth toward highly stable AZIBs but also opens a new avenue to solve similar issues in other metal batteries.
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- Danwen Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Zhejiang University─Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Microsoft Research, No. 5 Dan Ling Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100080, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy & Chongqing Institute, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, People's Republic of China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Ultra-Intense Laser Science, Shanghai 201800, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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Yin X, Feng J, Chen Y, Zhang J, Wu F, Liu W, Shi W, Cao X. Advanced separator engineering strategies for reversible electrochemical zinc storage. J Solid State Electrochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-023-05454-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Wang Y, Sun S, Wu X, Liang H, Zhang W. Status and Opportunities of Zinc Ion Hybrid Capacitors: Focus on Carbon Materials, Current Collectors, and Separators. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:78. [PMID: 36988736 PMCID: PMC10060505 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01065-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc ion hybrid capacitors (ZIHCs), which integrate the features of the high power of supercapacitors and the high energy of zinc ion batteries, are promising competitors in future electrochemical energy storage applications. Carbon-based materials are deemed the competitive candidates for cathodes of ZIHC due to their cost-effectiveness, high electronic conductivity, chemical inertness, controllable surface states, and tunable pore architectures. In recent years, great research efforts have been devoted to further improving the energy density and cycling stability of ZIHCs. Reasonable modification and optimization of carbon-based materials offer a remedy for these challenges. In this review, the structural design, and electrochemical properties of carbon-based cathode materials with different dimensions, as well as the selection of compatible, robust current collectors and separators for ZIHCs are discussed. The challenges and prospects of ZIHCs are showcased to guide the innovative development of carbon-based cathode materials and the development of novel ZIHCs.
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- Yanyan Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, People's Republic of China.
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), Jieyang, 522000, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng S, Zhao W, Chen J, Zhao X, Pan Z, Yang X. 2D Materials Boost Advanced Zn Anodes: Principles, Advances, and Challenges. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:46. [PMID: 36752865 PMCID: PMC9908814 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01021-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion battery (ZIB) featuring with high safety, low cost, environmentally friendly, and high energy density is one of the most promising systems for large-scale energy storage application. Despite extensive research progress made in developing high-performance cathodes, the Zn anode issues, such as Zn dendrites, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution, have been observed to shorten ZIB's lifespan seriously, thus restricting their practical application. Engineering advanced Zn anodes based on two-dimensional (2D) materials are widely investigated to address these issues. With atomic thickness, 2D materials possess ultrahigh specific surface area, much exposed active sites, superior mechanical strength and flexibility, and unique electrical properties, which confirm to be a promising alternative anode material for ZIBs. This review aims to boost rational design strategies of 2D materials for practical application of ZIB by combining the fundamental principle and research progress. Firstly, the fundamental principles of 2D materials against the drawbacks of Zn anode are introduced. Then, the designed strategies of several typical 2D materials for stable Zn anodes are comprehensively summarized. Finally, perspectives on the future development of advanced Zn anodes by taking advantage of these unique properties of 2D materials are proposed.
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- Songhe Zheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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Li Z, Xu YT, Hu J, Wang T, Liu FQ, Zhou H, Chen GX, Lin P, Zhao WW, Xu JJ, Chen HY. High-gain signal-on PEDOT:PSS organic photoelectrochemical transistor biosensing modulated by a MXene/MOFs/NiO Schottky heterojunction. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1425-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Xiao T, Zhang Y, Xi W, Wang R, Gong Y, He B, Wang H, Jin J. Rationally designing a Ti 3C 2T x/CNTs-Co 9S 8 heterostructure as a sulfur host with multi-functionality for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:16139-16147. [PMID: 36259988 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04526e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have been regarded as potential next-generation batteries owing to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity and abundance of sulfur. However, polysulfide shuttling, poor electronic conductivity, and severe volume expansion limit their commercial prospects. In this work, we rationally constructed a 3D porous Ti3C2Tx/CNTs-Co9S8 heterostructure derived from a zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF)/Ti3C2Tx MXene composite via carbonization and subsequent sulfidation. In this 3D porous Ti3C2Tx/CNTs-Co9S8 heterostructure, the 3D porous Ti3C2Tx MXene structure can provide facilitated ion and electron transport, good structural stability, and polar bonds to anchor sulfur and polysulfides. The formed CNTs can enhance ion diffusion and electron transport. The Co9S8 nanoparticles can accelerate the conversion reaction of polysulfides to Li2S, which can further prevent polysulfide shuttling. The 3D porous structure can buffer the electrode volume change upon cycling. This rationally designed Ti3C2Tx/CNTs-Co9S8/S cathode exhibits a high initial capacity of 1389.8 mA h g-1 at 0.1C, good cyclic stability (730.7 mA h g-1 at 0.2C after 100 cycles), and excellent rate capacities (530.7 mA h g-1 at 1C). When the S loading was 2.5 mg cm-2, the Ti3C2Tx/CNTs-Co9S8/S cathode still exhibited a reversible capacity of 472.8 mA h g-1 at 0.5C after 300 cycles.
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- Tuo Xiao
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute, China University of Geosciences, Shenzhen 518000, China
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Zhou Y, Wang C, Chen F, Wang T, Ni Y, Yu N, Geng B. Scalable fabrication of NiCoMnO4 yolk-shell microspheres with gradient oxygen vacancies for high-performance aqueous zinc ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 626:314-323. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Yang M, Yan Z, Xiao J, Xin W, Zhang L, Peng H, Geng Y, Li J, Wang Y, Liu L, Zhu Z. Boosting Cathode Activity and Anode Stability of Zn‐S Batteries in Aqueous Media Through Cosolvent‐Catalyst Synergy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202212666. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202212666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Min Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
- National Base for International Science & Technology Cooperation National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Key materials of New Energy Storage Battery Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion School of Chemistry Xiangtan University Xiangtan 411105 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- School of Science Hunan University of Technology Zhuzhou 412007 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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- Department for Superconducting & Electronic Materials Australian Institute of Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way North Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- National Base for International Science & Technology Cooperation National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Key materials of New Energy Storage Battery Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion School of Chemistry Xiangtan University Xiangtan 411105 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 China
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Wang L, Wang X, Wang Z, Song B, Wan F, Ma X. Electrical‐Conductive/Insulating Bi‐Functional Layers for Stable Zn Metal Anode. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202285. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Lang Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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Zhu Z, Yang M, Yan Z, Xiao J, Xin W, Zhang L, Peng H, Geng Y, Li J, Wang Y, Liu L. Boosting Cathode Activity and Anode Stability of Zn‐S Batteries in Aqueous Media Through Cosolvent‐Catalyst Synergy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202212666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Zhiqiang Zhu
- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha 410082 (P. R. China) 410082 Changsha CHINA
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- Xiangtan University School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University of Technology School of Science CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- University of Wollongong Department for Superconducting & Electronic Materials AUSTRALIA
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- Xiangtan University School of Chemistry CHINA
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Huang C, Zhao X, Hao Y, Yang Y, Qian Y, Chang G, Zhang Y, Tang Q, Hu A, Chen X. Long Shelf-Life Efficient Electrolytes Based on Trace l-Cysteine Additives toward Stable Zinc Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203674. [PMID: 35941099 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The unstable anode/electrolyte interface (AEI) triggers the corrosion reaction and dendrite formation during cycling, hindering the practical application of zinc metal batteries. Herein, for the first time, l-cysteine (Cys) is employed to serve as an electrolyte additive for stabilizing the Zn/electrolyte interface. It is revealed that Cys additives tend to initially approach the Zn surface and then decompose into multiple effective components for suppressing parasitic reactions and Zn dendrites. As a consequence, Zn|Zn symmetric cells using trace Cys additives (0.83 mm) exhibit a steady cycle life of 1600 h, outperforming that of prior studies. Additionally, an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.6% for 250 cycles is also obtained under critical test conditions (10 mA cm-2 /5 mAh cm-2 ). Cys additives also enable Zn-V2 O5 and Zn-MnO2 full cells with an enhanced cycle stability at a low N/P ratio. More importantly, Cys/ZnSO4 electrolytes are demonstrated to be still effective after resting for half year, favoring the practical production.
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- Cong Huang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Li C, Li M, Xu H, Zhao F, Gong S, Wang H, Qi J, Wang Z, Fan X, Peng W, Liu J. Constructing hollow nanotube-like amorphous vanadium oxide and carbon hybrid via in-situ electrochemical induction for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 623:277-284. [PMID: 35597011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries receive more and more attentions on account of their low cost, high theoretical density and inherent safety. Nevertheless, the lack of suitable cathode materials with excellent performance still severely impedes the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Herein, an in-situ electrochemical induction strategy is developed to prepare hollow nanotube-like amorphous vanadium oxide and carbon (a-V2O5@C) hybrid and its electrochemical performance is investigated comprehensively as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Benefitting from the unique amorphous structure of V2O5 and intimate contact between amorphous V2O5 and carbon, the a-V2O5@C hybrid possess the abundant ion storage sites, isotropic ion diffusion routes and excellent conductivity. As a result, the a-V2O5@C hybrid cathode shows outstanding specific capacity of 448 mAh g-1 at 0.15 A g-1. Impressively, the a-V2O5@C hybrid cathode exhibits superior cycling stability, even when cycling at high current density of 10 A g-1, that the 96.5% specific capacity retention can be gained over 1500 cycles, corresponding to an average specific capacity loss of only 0.0023% per cycle. Furthermore, the mechanism involved is illustrated by systematical characterizations. Therefore, this work affords a new way for developing high-performance cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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- Chunli Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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Zhou J, Wang S, Wang X, Zhang C, Gu Z, Zhou T, Yuan Z, Long T, Yin J, Yang Y, Yang L. From spent alkaline batteries to active Zn||Zn xMn 2O 4 aqueous batteries: a mild process of cathode recycling and crystal engineering. CrystEngComm 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2ce01132h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A mild, efficient, and low-cost method was designed for recycling cathode materials from spent alkaline batteries into advanced aqueous zinc batteries.
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- Junjian Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Xiangtan Electrochemical Scientific Co., Ltd., Xiangtan, Hunan 411100, P. R. China
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- Xiangtan Electrochemical Scientific Co., Ltd., Xiangtan, Hunan 411100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, P. R. China
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