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Zhu X, Pan L, Peng Z, Li B, Zhang Z, Zhao N, Meng W, Dai L, Wang L, Zhu J, He Z. Superabsorbent starch protective layer modulates zinc anode interface for long-life aqueous zinc ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 677:1029-1036. [PMID: 39134077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.010] [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: 06/23/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted much attention for their safety, low cost and high theoretical capacity. Nevertheless, Zn dendrites and the adverse reactions such as corrosion, hydrogen evolution and passivation on the anode affect the cycle life and stability of AZIBs. Herein, superabsorbent starch (SS) was employed on Zn foil to form an artificial interface protection layer, which inhibited the formation of dendrites by guiding the uniform deposition of Zn2+. SS with a large amount of oxygen-containing functional group is superabsorbent, which can attract the active water around the hydrated Zn2+, promoting the desolvation process of the hydrated Zn2+ and significantly inhibiting the occurrence of hydrogen evolution reaction. In addition, the inherent pore structure of the SS artificial interfacial layer can induce uniform nucleation of Zn2+ and inhibit the dendrites growth. Moreover, compared to bare Zn//MnO2 cell (44.1 %), the capacity retention of Zn@SS//MnO2 cell remained as high as 87.8 % after 1000 cycles at 1.5 A g-1. The simple method provided a new method for the rapid development of AZIBs.
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- Xinyan Zhu
- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China.
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Lu J, Wang T, Yang J, Shen X, Pang H, Sun B, Wang G, Wang C. Multifunctional Self-Assembled Bio-Interfacial Layers for High-Performance Zinc Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202409838. [PMID: 39058295 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202409838] [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: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion (Zn-ion) batteries are widely regarded as important candidates for next-generation energy storage systems for low-cost renewable energy storage. However, the development of Zn-ion batteries is currently facing significant challenges due to uncontrollable Zn dendrite growth and severe parasitic reactions on Zn metal anodes. Herein, we report an effective strategy to improve the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries by leveraging the self-assembly of bovine serum albumin (BSA) into a bilayer configuration on Zn metal anodes. BSA's hydrophilic and hydrophobic fragments form unique and intelligent ion channels, which regulate the migration of Zn ions and facilitate their desolvation process, significantly diminishing parasitic reactions on Zn anodes and leading to a uniform Zn deposition along the Zn (002) plane. Notably, the Zn||Zn symmetric cell with BSA as the electrolyte additive demonstrated a stable cycling performance for up to 2400 hours at a high current density of 10 mA cm-2. This work demonstrates the pivotal role of self-assembled protein bilayer structures in improving the durability of Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
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- Jiahui Lu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, 330022, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, 2007, Broadway, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, 2007, Broadway, NSW, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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Miao CL, Wang XX, Guan DH, Li JX, Li JY, Xu JJ. Spatially Confined Engineering Toward Deep Eutectic Electrolyte in Metal-Organic Framework Enabling Solid-State Zinc-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202410208. [PMID: 38988225 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202410208] [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: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Uncontrollable interfacial side reactions generated from common aqueous electrolytes, just like the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and dendrite growth, have severely prevented the practical application of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). Solid-state ZIBs are considered to be an efficient strategy by adopting high-quality solid-state electrolytes (SSEs). Here, by confining deep eutectic electrolyte (DEE) into the nanochannels of metal-organic framework (MOF)-PCN-222, a stable DEE@PCN-222 SSE with internal Zn2+ transport channels was obtained. A distinctive ion-transport network composed of DEE and PCN-222 in the interior of DEE@PCN-222 realizes the efficient Zn2+ conduction, contributing to high ionic conductivity of 3.13×10-4 S cm-1 at room temperature, low activation energy of 0.12 eV, and a high Zn2+ transference number of 0.74. Furthermore, experimental and theoretical investigations demonstrate that DEE@PCN-222 with its unique channel structure could homogeneously regulate the Zn2+ distribution and effectively alleviate the side reactions. Highly reversible Zn plating/stripping performance of 2476 h can be realized by the SSE. The solid-state ZIBs show a specific capacity of 306 mAh g-1 and display cycling stability of 517 cycles. This unique design concept provides a new perspective in realizing the high-safety and high-performance ZIBs.
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- Cheng-Lin Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Chen S, Peng C, Zhu D, Zhi C. Bifunctionally Electrocatalytic Bromine Redox Reaction by Single-Atom Catalysts for High-Performance Zinc Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2409810. [PMID: 39328093 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-bromine (Zn||Br2) batteries are regarded as one of the most promising energy storage devices due to their high safety, theoretical energy density, and low cost. However, the sluggish bromine redox kinetics and the formation of a soluble tribromide (Br3 -) hinder their practical applications. Here, it is proposed dispersed single iron atom coordinated with nitrogen atoms (FeN5) in a mesoporous carbon framework (FeSAC-CMK) as a conductive catalytic bromine host, which possesses porous structure and electrocatalytic functionality of FeN5 species for enhanced confinement and electrocatalytic effect. The active FeN5 species can fix the bromine (Br0) species to suppress the formation of Br3 - effectively and bifunctionally catalyze the bromide (Br-)/Br° conversion. These free up 1/3 Br- locked by Br3 - complexing agent for enhanced bromine utilization efficiency and conversion reversibility. Accordingly, the Zn||Br2 battery with FeSAC-CMK delivers an impressive specific capacity of 344 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 and superior rate capability with 164 mAh g-1 achieved even at 20 A g-1, much higher than that of inactive CMK (262 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1; 6 mAh g-1 at only 8 A g-1). Furthermore, the battery demonstrates excellent cycling performance of 88% capacity retention after 2000 cycles.
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- Shengmei Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Multiscale Crystal Materials Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Centre for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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Chen D, Yang M, Ming Y, Cai W, Shi S, Pan Y, Hu X, Yu R, Wang Z, Fei B. Synergetic Effect of Mo-Doped and Oxygen Vacancies Endows Vanadium Oxide with High-Rate and Long-Life for Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405168. [PMID: 39235421 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Vanadium (V)-based oxides have garnered significant attention as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their multiple valences and high theoretical capacity. However, their sluggish kinetics and low conductivity remain major obstacles to practical applications. In this study, Mo-doped V2O3 with oxygen vacancies (OVs, Mo-V2O3-x@NC) is prepared from a Mo-doped V-metal organic framework. Ex situ characterizations reveal that the cathode undergoes an irreversible phase transformation from Mo-V2O3-x to Mo-V2O5-x·nH2O and serves as an active material exhibiting excellent Zn2+ storage in subsequent charge-discharge cycles. Mo-doped helps to further improve cycling stability and increases with increasing content. More importantly, the synergistic effect of Mo-doped and OVs not only effectively reduces the Zn2+ migration energy barrier, but also enhances reaction kinetics, and electrochemical performance. Consequently, the cathode demonstrates ultrafast electrochemical kinetics, showing a superior rate performance (190.9 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1) and excellent long-term cycling stability (147.9 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 after 10000 cycles). Furthermore, the assembled pouch cell exhibits excellent cycling stability (313.6 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 1000 cycles), indicating promising application prospects. This work presents an effective strategy for designing and fabricating metal and OVs co-doped cathodes for high-performance AZIBs.
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- Daming Chen
- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Materials Synthesis and Processing Lab, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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Liu M, Wang Y, Li Y, Wu F, Li H, Li Y, Feng X, Long B, Ni Q, Wu C, Bai Y. Dual-Functional Interfacial Layer Enabled by Gating-Shielding Effects for Ultra-Stable Zn Anode. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2406145. [PMID: 39221543 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Large-scale application of low-cost, high-safety and environment-compatible aqueous Zn metal batteries (ZMBs) is hindered by Zn dendrite failure and side reactions. Herein, highly reversible ZMBs are obtained by addition of trace D-pantothenate calcium additives to engineer a dual-functional interfacial layer, which is enabled by a bioinspired gating effect for excluding competitive free water near Zn surface due to the trapping and immobilization of water by hydroxyl groups, and guiding target Zn2+ transport across interface through carboxyl groups of pantothenate anions, as well as a dynamic electrostatic shielding effect around Zn protuberances from Ca2+ cations to ensure uniform Zn2+ deposition. In consequence, interfacial side reactions are perfectly inhibited owing to reduced water molecules reaching Zn surface, and the uniform and compact deposition of Zn2+ is achieved due to promoted Zn2+ transport and deposition kinetics. The ultra-stable symmetric cells with beyond 9000 h at 0.5 mA cm-2 with 0.5 mAh cm-2 and over 5000 h at 5 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2, and an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.8% at 1 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2, are amazingly realized. The regulated-electrolyte demonstrates high compatibility with verified cathodes for stable full cells. This work opens a brand-new pathway to regulate Zn/electrolyte interface to promise reversible ZMBs.
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- Mingquan Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Liu Q, Yu Z, Fan K, Huang H, Zhang B. Asymmetric Hydrogel Electrolyte Featuring a Customized Anode and Cathode Interfacial Chemistry for Advanced Zn-I 2 Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:22484-22494. [PMID: 39103244 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c07880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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An integrated asymmetric hydrogel electrolyte with a tailored composition and chemical structure on the cathode/anode-electrolyte interface is designed to boost the cost-effective, high-energy Zn-I2 battery. Such a configuration concurrently addresses the parasitic reactions on the Zn anode side and the polyiodide shuttle issue afflicting the cathode. Specifically, the Zn2+-cross-linked sodium alginate and carrageenan dual network (Carra-Zn-Alg) is adopted to guide the Zn2+ transport, achieving a dendrite-free morphology on the Zn surface and ensuring long-term stability. For the cathode side, the poly(vinyl alcohol)-strengthened poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrenesulfonate hydrogel (PVA-PEDOT) with high conductivity is employed to trap polyiodide and accelerate electron transfer for mitigating the shuttle effect and facilitating I2/I- redox kinetics. Attributing to the asymmetrical architecture with a customized interfacial chemistry, the optimized Zn-I2 cell exhibits a superior Coulombic efficiency of 99.84% with a negligible capacity degradation at 0.1 A g-1 and an enhanced stability of 10 000 cycles at 5 A g-1. The proposed asymmetric hydrogel provides a promising route to simultaneously resolve the distinct challenges encountered by the cathode and anode interfaces in rechargeable batteries.
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- Qun Liu
- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Dilwale S, Puthiyaveetil PP, Babu A, Kurungot S. Phytic Acid Customized Hydrogel Polymer Electrolyte and Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode Material for Rechargeable Zinc Metal Hydrogel Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311923. [PMID: 38616777 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Zinc anode deterioration in aqueous electrolytes, and Zn dendrite growth is a major concern in the operation of aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (AZMBs). To tackle this, the replacement of aqueous electrolytes with a zinc hydrogel polymer electrolyte (ZHPE) is presented in this study. This method involves structural modifications of the ZHPE by phytic acid through an ultraviolet (UV) light-induced photopolymerization process. The high membrane flexibility, high ionic conductivity (0.085 S cm-1), improved zinc corrosion overpotential, and enhanced electrochemical stability value of ≈2.3 V versus Zn|Zn2+ show the great potential of ZHPE as an ideal gel electrolyte for rechargeable zinc metal hydrogel batteries (ZMHBs). This is the first time that the dominating effect of chelation of phytic acid with M2+ center over H-bonding with water is described to tune the gel electrolyte properties for battery applications. The ZHPE shows ultra-high stability over 360 h with a capacity of 0.50 mAh cm-2 with dendrite-free plating/stripping in Zn||Zn symmetric cell. The fabrication of the ZMHB with a high-voltage zinc hexacyanoferrate (ZHF) cathode shows a high-average voltage of ≈1.6 V and a comparable capacity output of 63 mAh g-1 at 0.10 A g-1 of the current rate validating the potential application of ZHPE.
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- Swati Dilwale
- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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Wang S, Huang Z, Zhu J, Wang Y, Li D, Wei Z, Hong H, Zhang D, Xiong Q, Li S, Chen Z, Li N, Zhi C. Quantifying Asymmetric Zinc Deposition: A Guide Factor for Designing Durable Zinc Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2406451. [PMID: 38888505 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Zinc metal is recognized as the most promising anode for aqueous energy storage but suffers from severe dendrite growth and poor reversibility. However, the coulombic efficiency lacks specificity for zinc dendrite growth, particularly in Zn||Zn symmetric cells. Herein, a novel indicator (fD) based on the characteristic crystallization peaks is proposed to evaluate the growth and distribution of zinc dendrites. As a proof of concept, triethylenetetramine (TETA) is adopted as an electrolyte additive to manipulate the zinc flux for uniform deposition, with a corroborating low fD value. A highly durable zinc symmetric cell is achieved, lasting over 2500 h at 10 mA cm-2 and 400 h at a large discharge of depth (10 mA cm-2, 10 mAh cm-2). Supported by the low fD value, the Zn||TETA-ZnSO4||MnO2 batteries overcome the sudden short circuit and fast capacity fading. The study provides a feasible method to evaluate zinc dendrites and sheds light on the design of highly reversible zinc anodes.
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- Shixun Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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Peng H, Ge W, Ma X, Jiang X, Zhang K, Yang J. Surface Engineering on Zinc Anode for Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400076. [PMID: 38429246 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs) are considered as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost, high safety, and environmental friendliness. However, the Zn anodes in AZMBs face severe challenges, such as dendrite growth, metal corrosion, and hydrogen evolution, all of which are closely related to the Zn/electrolyte interface. This article offers a short review on surface passivation to alleviate the issues on the Zn anodes. The composition and structure of the surface layers significantly influence their functions and then the performance of the Zn anodes. The recent progresses are introduced, according to the chemical components of the passivation layers on the Zn anodes. Moreover, the challenges and prospects of surface passivation in stabilizing Zn anodes are discussed, providing valuable guidance for the development of AZMBs.
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- Huili Peng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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Zhang M, Li S, Tang R, Sun C, Yang J, Chen G, Kang Y, Lv Z, Wen Z, Li CC, Zhao J, Yang Y. Stabilizing Zn/electrolyte Interphasial Chemistry by a Sustained-Release Drug Inspired Indium-Chelated Resin Protective Layer for High-Areal-Capacity Zn//V 2O 5 Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405593. [PMID: 38716660 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405593] [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: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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For zinc-metal batteries, the instable chemistry at Zn/electrolyte interphasial region results in severe hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and dendrite growth, significantly impairing Zn anode reversibility. Moreover, an often-overlooked aspect is this instability can be further exacerbated by the interaction with dissolved cathode species in full batteries. Here, inspired by sustained-release drug technology, an indium-chelated resin protective layer (Chelex-In), incorporating a sustained-release mechanism for indium, is developed on Zn surface, stabilizing the anode/electrolyte interphase to ensure reversible Zn plating/stripping performance throughout the entire lifespan of Zn//V2O5 batteries. The sustained-release indium onto Zn electrode promotes a persistent anticatalytic effect against HER and fosters uniform heterogeneous Zn nucleation. Meanwhile, on the electrolyte side, the residual resin matrix with immobilized iminodiacetates anions can also repel detrimental anions (SO4 2- and polyoxovanadate ions dissolved from V2O5 cathode) outside the electric double layer. This dual synergetic regulation on both electrode and electrolyte sides culminates a more stable interphasial environment, effectively enhancing Zn anode reversibility in practical high-areal-capacity full battery systems. Consequently, the bio-inspired Chelex-In protective layer enables an ultralong lifespan of Zn anode over 2800 h, which is also successfully demonstrated in ultrahigh areal capacity Zn//V2O5 full batteries (4.79 mAh cm-2).
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- Minghao Zhang
- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Bao P, Cheng L, Yan X, Nie X, Su X, Wang HG, Chen L. 2D Conjugated Metal-Organic Frameworks Bearing Large Pore Apertures and Multiple Active Sites for High-Performance Aqueous Dual-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405168. [PMID: 38668683 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405168] [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: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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2D conjugated metal-organic frameworks (2D c-MOFs) with large pore sizes and high surface areas are advantageous for adsorbing iodine species to enhance the electrochemical performance of aqueous dual-ion batteries (ADIBs). However, most of the reported 2D c-MOFs feature microporous structures, with few examples exhibiting mesoporous characteristics. Herein, we developed two mesoporous 2D c-MOFs, namely PA-TAPA-Cu-MOF and PA-PyTTA-Cu-MOF, using newly designed arylimide based multitopic catechol ligands (6OH-PA-TAPA and 8OH-PA-PyTTA). Notably, PA-TAPA-Cu-MOF exhibits the largest pore sizes (3.9 nm) among all reported 2D c-MOFs. Furthermore, we demonstrated that these 2D c-MOFs can serve as promising cathode host materials for polyiodides in ADIBs for the first time. The incorporation of triphenylamine moieties in PA-TAPA-Cu-MOF resulted in a higher specific capacity (423.4 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 1.0 A g-1) and superior cycling performance, retaining 96 % capacity over 1000 cycles at 10 A g-1 compared to PA-PyTTA-Cu-MOF. Our comparative analysis revealed that the increased number of N anchoring sites and larger pore size in PA-TAPA-Cu-MOF facilitate efficient anchoring and conversion of I3 -, as supported by spectroscopic electrochemistry and density functional theory calculations.
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- Pengli Bao
- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221116, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Wan S, Pang Z, Yao T, Niu X, Wang K, Li H. Regulating Desolvation Activation Energy and Zn Deposition via a CTAB-Intercalated Mg-Al-Layered Double-Hydroxide Protective Layer for Durable Zn Metal Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:34923-34935. [PMID: 38935390 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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While aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are widely considered as a promising energy storage system due to their merits of low cost, high specific capacity, and safety, the practical implementation has been hindered by the Zn dendrite growth and undesirable parasitic reactions. To address these issues, a unique hydrophobic-ion-conducting cetyltrimethylammonium bromide-intercalated Mg-Al-layered double-hydroxide protective layer was constructed on the Zn anode (OMALDH-Zn) to modulate the nucleation behavior and desolvation process. The hydrophobic cetyl group long chain can inhibit the hydrogen evolution reaction and Zn corrosion by repelling water molecules from the anode surface and reducing the desolvation activation energy. Meanwhile, the Mg-Al LDH with abundant zincophilic active sites can modulate the Zn2+ ion flux, enabling the dendrite-free Zn deposition. Benefiting from this interfacial synergy, a long cycle life (>2300 h) with low and stable overpotential (<18 mV at 1 mA cm-2) and excellent Coulombic efficiency (99.4%) for symmetrical and asymmetrical batteries were achieved. More impressively, excellent rate performance and long cyclic stability have been realized by OMALDH-Zn//MnO2 batteries in both coin-type and pouch-type devices. This low-cost, simple, and high-efficiency coordinated modulation method provides a reliable strategy for the practical application of AZIBs.
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- Shenteng Wan
- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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He Z, Huang W, Xiong F, Tan S, Wu T, Wang R, Ducati C, De Volder M, An Q. Organic solid-electrolyte interface layers for Zn metal anodes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:6847-6859. [PMID: 38872581 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01903b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have emerged as promising candidates for renewable energy storage owing to their affordability, safety, and sustainability. However, issues with Zn metal anodes, such as dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and corrosion, significantly hinder the practical application of ZIBs. To address these issues, organic solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layers have gained traction in the ZIB community as they can, for instance, help achieve uniform Zn plating/stripping and suppress side reactions. This article summarizes recent advances in organic artificial SEI layers for ZIB anodes, including their fabrication methods, electrochemical performance, and degradation suppression mechanisms.
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- Ze He
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, Hubei, China
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Deng Y, Liu C, Shen W, Zou J, Xiao Z, Zhang Q, Jiang Z, Li Y. Fullerenol as a nano-molecular sieve additive enables stable zinc metal anodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 674:345-352. [PMID: 38941928 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.182] [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: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) with the advantages of safety, low cost, and sustainability are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage devices. However, the issues of interface side reactions and dendrite growth at the zinc metal anode (ZMA) significantly harm the cycling lifespan of AZBs. In this study, we designed a nano-molecular sieve additive, fullerenol (C60(OH)n), which possesses a surface rich in hydroxyl groups that can be uniformly dispersed in the aqueous solution, and captures free water in the electrolyte, thereby suppressing the occurrence of interfacial corrosion. Besides, fullerenol can be further reduced to fullerene (C60) on the surface of ZMA, holding a unique self-smoothing effect that can inhibit the growth of dendritic Zn. With the synergistic action of these two effects, the fullerenol-contained electrolyte (FE) enables dendrite-free ZMAs. The Zn-Ti half-cell using FE exhibits stable cycling over 2500 times at 5 mA cm-2 with an average Coulombic efficiency as high as 99.8 %. Additionally, the Zn-NaV3O8 cell using this electrolyte displays a capacity retention rate of 100 % after 1000 cycles at -20 °C. This work provides important insights into the molecular design of multifunctional electrolyte additives.
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- Yu Deng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China; Key Laboratory of Efficient Conversion and Solid-state Storage of Hydrogen & Electricity of Anhui Province, Maanshan 243002, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China; Key Laboratory of Efficient Conversion and Solid-state Storage of Hydrogen & Electricity of Anhui Province, Maanshan 243002, China.
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Zhao Y, Zhang L, Zheng Y, Xu H, Jiang Q, Chen T, Hui KS, Hui KN, Wang L, Zha C. 2D Tungsten Borides Induced Interfacial Modulation Engineering Toward High-Rate Performance Zinc-Iodine Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402527. [PMID: 38888122 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high energy density and low cost. However, their development is hindered by several drawbacks, including zinc dendrites, anode corrosion, and the shuttle of polyiodides. Here, the design of 2D-shaped tungsten boride nanosheets with abundant borophene subunits-based active sites is reported to guide the (002) plane-dominated deposition of zinc while suppressing side reactions, which facilitates interfacial nucleation and uniform growth of zinc. Meanwhile, the interfacial d-band orbits of tungsten sites can further enhance the anchoring of polyiodides on the surface, to promote the electrocatalytic redox conversion of iodine. The resulting tungsten boride-based I2 cathodes in zinc-iodine cells exhibit impressive cyclic stability after 5000 cycles at 50 C, which accelerates the practical applications of zinc-iodine batteries.
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- Yuwei Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Carbon Neutrality, Jiangmen Laboratory of Carbon Science and Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Jiangmen, 529199, China
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Wei S, Wang Y, Chen S, Song L. Structure regulation and synchrotron radiation investigation of cathode materials for aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7848-7869. [PMID: 38817580 PMCID: PMC11134340 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00292j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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In view of the advantages of low cost, environmental sustainability, and high safety, aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are widely expected to hold significant promise and increasingly infiltrate various applications in the near future. The development of AZIBs closely relates to the properties of cathode materials, which depend on their structures and corresponding dynamic evolution processes. Synchrotron radiation light sources, with their rich advanced experimental methods, serve as a comprehensive characterization platform capable of elucidating the intricate microstructure of cathode materials for AZIBs. In this review, we initially examine available cathode materials and discuss effective strategies for structural regulation to boost the storage capability of Zn2+. We then explore the synchrotron radiation techniques for investigating the microstructure of the designed materials, particularly through in situ synchrotron radiation techniques that can track the dynamic evolution process of the structures. Finally, the summary and future prospects for the further development of cathode materials of AZIBs and advanced synchrotron radiation techniques are discussed.
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- Shiqiang Wei
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
- Zhejiang Institute of Photonelectronics Jinhua 321004 Zhejiang P. R. China
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Han MC, Zhang JH, Yu CY, Yu JC, Wang YX, Jiang ZG, Yao M, Xie G, Yu ZZ, Qu J. Constructing Dynamic Anode/Electrolyte Interfaces Coupled with Regulated Solvation Structures for Long-Term and Highly Reversible Zinc Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403695. [PMID: 38436549 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403695] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) show a great potential for next-generation energy storage due to their high safety and high energy density. However, the severe side reactions of zinc negative electrode largely hinder the further application of AZIBs. Herein, trace tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tris) additive with rich lone-pair-electrons and zincophilic sites is firstly introduced to achieve long-term and highly reversible Zn plating/stripping. Specifically, Tris not only regulates the solvation structure of Zn2+, but is also adsorbed vertically on the Zn anode surface with a changed coordination intensity during the plating/stripping process of Zn to generate an in situ dynamic adsorption layer for the first time. The dynamic adsorption layer could successively attract the solvated Zn2+ and then promote the de-solvation of the solvated Zn2+ owing to the orientation polarization with regularly-changed applied electric field, the volume rejection effect, and strong intermolecular force towards H2O of the vertically-adsorbed Tris. Therefore, an improved Zn2+-transport kinetics as well as the inhibition of side reactions of Zn anode are successfully realized. Accordingly, the Zn||Zn symmetric cell provides an ultra-long cycle life of 2600 h. Furthermore, the Zn||MnO2 full cell with Tris could demonstrate a high capacity and structural stability for practical applications.
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- Mei-Chen Han
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- PowerChina Beijing Engineering Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100024, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Tang L, Peng H, Kang J, Chen H, Zhang M, Liu Y, Kim DH, Liu Y, Lin Z. Zn-based batteries for sustainable energy storage: strategies and mechanisms. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4877-4925. [PMID: 38595056 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00295k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Batteries play a pivotal role in various electrochemical energy storage systems, functioning as essential components to enhance energy utilization efficiency and expedite the realization of energy and environmental sustainability. Zn-based batteries have attracted increasing attention as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries owing to their cost effectiveness, enhanced intrinsic safety, and favorable electrochemical performance. In this context, substantial endeavors have been dedicated to crafting and advancing high-performance Zn-based batteries. However, some challenges, including limited discharging capacity, low operating voltage, low energy density, short cycle life, and complicated energy storage mechanism, need to be addressed in order to render large-scale practical applications. In this review, we comprehensively present recent advances in designing high-performance Zn-based batteries and in elucidating energy storage mechanisms. First, various redox mechanisms in Zn-based batteries are systematically summarized, including insertion-type, conversion-type, coordination-type, and catalysis-type mechanisms. Subsequently, the design strategies aiming at enhancing the electrochemical performance of Zn-based batteries are underscored, focusing on several aspects, including output voltage, capacity, energy density, and cycle life. Finally, challenges and future prospects of Zn-based batteries are discussed.
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- Lei Tang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Chemistry, Key Lab of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application in Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, Hunan Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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Yang JL, Xiao T, Xiao T, Li J, Yu Z, Liu K, Yang P, Fan HJ. Cation-Conduction Dominated Hydrogels for Durable Zinc-Iodine Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313610. [PMID: 38348791 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Zinc-iodine batteries have the potential to offer high energy-density aqueous energy storage, but their lifetime is limited by the rampant dendrite growth and the concurrent parasite side reactions on the Zn anode, as well as the shuttling of polyiodides. Herein, a cation-conduction dominated hydrogel electrolyte is designed to holistically enhance the stability of both zinc anode and iodine cathode. In this hydrogel electrolyte, anions are covalently anchored on hydrogel chains, and the major mobile ions in the electrolyte are restricted to be Zn2+. Specifically, such a cation-conductive electrolyte results in a high zinc ion transference number (0.81) within the hydrogel and guides epitaxial Zn nucleation. Furthermore, the optimized Zn2+ solvation structure and the reconstructed hydrogen bond networks on hydrogel chains contribute to the reduced desolvation barrier and suppressed corrosion side reactions. On the iodine cathode side, the electrostatic repulsion between negative sulfonate groups and polyiodides hinders the loss of the iodine active material. This all-round electrolyte design renders zinc-iodine batteries with high reversibility, low self-discharge, and long lifespan.
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- Jin-Lin Yang
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, MOE Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamic Transients, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Rolls-Royce@NTU Corporate Lab, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, MOE Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamic Transients, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, MOE Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamic Transients, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, MOE Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamic Transients, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Yang M, Zhu J, Bi S, Wang R, Wang H, Yue F, Niu Z. The Construction of Anion-Induced Solvation Structures in Low-concentration Electrolyte for Stable Zinc Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400337. [PMID: 38351433 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising large-scale energy storage devices because of their low cost and high safety. However, owing to the high activity of H2O molecules in electrolytes, hydrogen evolution reaction and side reactions usually take place on Zn anodes. Herein, additive-free PCA-Zn electrolyte with capacity of suppressing the activity of free and solvated H2O molecules was designed by selecting the cationophilic and solventophilic anions. In such electrolyte, contact ion-pairs and solvent-shared ion-pairs were achieved even at low concentration, where PCA- anions coordinate with Zn2+ and bond with solvated H2O molecules. Simultaneously, PCA- anions also induce the construction of H-bonds between free H2O molecules and them. Therefore, the activity of free and solvated H2O molecules is effectively restrained. Furthermore, since PCA- anions possess a strong affinity with metal Zn, they can also adsorb on Zn anode surface to protect Zn anode from the direct contact of H2O molecules, inhibiting the occurrence of water-triggered side reactions. As a result, plating/stripping behavior of Zn anodes is highly reversible and the coulombic efficiency can reach to 99.43 % in PCA-Zn electrolyte. To illustrate the feasibility of PCA-Zn electrolyte, the Zn||PANI full batteries were assembled based on PCA-Zn electrolyte and exhibited enhanced cycling performance.
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- Min Yang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Chen S, Li S, Ma L, Ying Y, Wu Z, Huang H, Zhi C. Asymmetric Anion Zinc Salt Derived Solid Electrolyte Interphase Enabled Long-Lifespan Aqueous Zinc Bromine Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319125. [PMID: 38252071 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Organic additives with high-reduction potentials are generally applied in aqueous electrolytes to stabilize the Zn anode, while compromise safety and environmental compatibility. Highly concentrated water-in-salt electrolytes have been proposed to realize the high reversibility of Zn plating/stripping; however, their high cost and viscosity hinder their practical applications. Therefore, exploring low-concentration Zn salts, that can be used directly to stabilize Zn anodes, is of primary importance. Herein, we developed an asymmetric anion group, bi(difluoromethanesulfonyl)(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (DFTFSI- )-based novel zinc salt, Zn(DFTFSI)2 , to obtain a high ionic conductivity and a highly stable dendrite-free Zn anode. Experimental tests and theoretical calculations verified that DFTFSI- in the Zn2+ solvation sheath and inner Helmholtz plane would be preferentially reduced to construct layer-structured SEI films, inhibiting hydrogen evolution and side reactions. Consequently, the Zn| | ${||}$ Zn symmetric cell with 1M Zn(DFTFSI)2 aqueous electrolyte delivers an ultralong cycle life for >2500 h outperforming many other conventional Zn salt electrolytes. The Zn| | ${||}$ Br2 battery also exhibits a long lifespan over 1200 cycles at ~99.8 % Coulombic efficiency with a high capacity retention of 92.5 %. Furthermore, this outstanding performance translates well to a high-areal-capacity Zn| | ${||}$ Br2 battery (~5.6 mAh ⋅ cm-2 ), cycling over 320 cycles with 95.3 % initial capacity retained.
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- Shengmei Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), 999077, Shatin, NT, HKSAR, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Song W, Zhang J, Wen C, Lu H, Han C, Xu L, Mai L. Synchronous Redox Reactions in Copper Oxalate Enable High-Capacity Anode for Proton Battery. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:4762-4770. [PMID: 38324552 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Proton batteries are competitive due to their merits such as high safety, low cost, and fast kinetics. However, it is generally difficult for current studies of proton batteries to combine high capacity and high stability, while the research on proton storage mechanism and redox behavior is still in its infancy. Herein, the polyanionic layered copper oxalate is proposed as the anode for a high-capacity proton battery for the first time. The copper oxalate allows for reversible proton insertion/extraction through the layered space but also achieves high capacity through synchronous redox reactions of Cu2+ and C2O42-. During the discharge process, the bivalent Cu-ion is reduced, whereas the C═O of the oxalate group is partially converted to C-O. This synchronous behavior presents two units of charge transfer, enabling the embedding of two units of protons in the (110) crystal face. As a result, the copper oxalate anode demonstrates a high specific capacity of 226 mAh g-1 and maintains stable operation over 1000 cycles with a retention of 98%. This work offers new insights into the development of dual-redox electrode materials for high-capacity proton batteries.
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- Wanxin Song
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, China
- Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang 441000, China
- Hainan Institute, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572000, China
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Cui Y, Chen W, Xin W, Ling H, Hu Y, Zhang Z, He X, Zhao Y, Kong XY, Wen L, Jiang L. Gradient Quasi-Solid Electrolyte Enables Selective and Fast Ion Transport for Robust Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308639. [PMID: 37923399 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The quasi-solid electrolytes (QSEs) attract extensive attention due to their improved ion transport properties and high stability, which is synergistically based on tunable functional groups and confined solvent molecules among the polymetric networks. However, the trade-off effect between the polymer content and ionic conductivity exists in QSEs, limiting their rate performance. In this work, the epitaxial polymerization strategy is used to build the gradient hydrogel networks (GHNs) covalently fixed on zinc anode. Then, it is revealed that the asymmetric distribution of negative charges benefits GHNs with fast and selective ionic transport properties, realizing a higher Zn2+ transference number of 0.65 than that (0.52) for homogeneous hydrogel networks (HHNs) with the same polymer content. Meanwhile, the high-density networks formed at Zn/GHNs interface can efficiently immobilize free water molecules and homogenize the Zn2+ flux, greatly inhibiting the water-involved parasitic reactions and dendrite growth. Thus, the GHNs enable dendrite-free stripping/plating over 1000 h at 8 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2 in a Zn||Zn symmetric cell, as well as the evidently prolonged cycles in various full cells. This work will shed light on asymmetric engineering of ion transport channels in advanced quasi-solid battery systems to achieve high energy and safety.
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- Yanglansen Cui
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Ge W, Peng H, Dong J, Wang G, Cui L, Sun W, Ma X, Yang J. Zn(002)-preferred and pH-buffering triethanolamine as electrolyte additive for dendrite-free Zn anodes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:750-753. [PMID: 38116817 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05307e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Zn anodes of aqueous batteries face severe challenges from side reactions and dendrite growth. Here, triethanolamine (TEOA) is developed as an electrolyte additive to address these challenges. It enhances the exposure of Zn(002) and diminishes the change in pH. Therefore, the electrolyte containing TEOA shows improved electrochemical performance.
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- Wenjing Ge
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd, Dezhou 253024, P. R. China
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- Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd, Dezhou 253024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Yang X, Wang X, Xiang Y, Ma L, Huang W. Asymmetric Electrolytes Design for Aqueous Multivalent Metal Ion Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:51. [PMID: 38099969 PMCID: PMC10724106 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01256-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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With the rapid development of portable electronics and electric road vehicles, high-energy-density batteries have been becoming front-burner issues. Traditionally, homogeneous electrolyte cannot simultaneously meet diametrically opposed demands of high-potential cathode and low-potential anode, which are essential for high-voltage batteries. Meanwhile, homogeneous electrolyte is difficult to achieve bi- or multi-functions to meet different requirements of electrodes. In comparison, the asymmetric electrolyte with bi- or multi-layer disparate components can satisfy distinct requirements by playing different roles of each electrolyte layer and meanwhile compensates weakness of individual electrolyte. Consequently, the asymmetric electrolyte can not only suppress by-product sedimentation and continuous electrolyte decomposition at the anode while preserving active substances at the cathode for high-voltage batteries with long cyclic lifespan. In this review, we comprehensively divide asymmetric electrolytes into three categories: decoupled liquid-state electrolytes, bi-phase solid/liquid electrolytes and decoupled asymmetric solid-state electrolytes. The design principles, reaction mechanism and mutual compatibility are also studied, respectively. Finally, we provide a comprehensive vision for the simplification of structure to reduce costs and increase device energy density, and the optimization of solvation structure at anolyte/catholyte interface to realize fast ion transport kinetics.
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- Xiaochen Yang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, People's Republic of China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China.
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Hu Z, Wang X, Du W, Zhang Z, Tang Y, Ye M, Zhang Y, Liu X, Wen Z, Li CC. Crowding Effect-Induced Zinc-Enriched/Water-Lean Polymer Interfacial Layer Toward Practical Zn-Iodine Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:23207-23219. [PMID: 37963092 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Although the meticulous design of functional diversity within the polymer interfacial layer holds paramount significance in mitigating the challenges associated with hydrogen evolution reactions and dendrite growth in zinc anodes, this pursuit remains a formidable task. Here, a large-scale producible zinc-enriched/water-lean polymer interfacial layer, derived from carboxymethyl chitosan (CCS), is constructed on zinc anodes by integration of electrodeposition and a targeted complexation strategy for highly reversible Zn plating/stripping chemistry. Zinc ions-induced crowding effect between CCS skeleton creates a strong hydrogen bonding environment and squeezes the moving space for water/anion counterparts, therefore greatly reducing the number of active water molecules and alleviating cathodic I3- attack. Moreover, the as-constructed Zn2+-enriched layer substantially facilitate rapid Zn2+ migration through the NH2-Zn2+-NH2 binding/dissociation mode of CCS molecule chain. Consequently, the large-format Zn symmetry cell (9 cm2) with a Zn-CCS electrode demonstrates excellent cycling stability over 1100 h without bulging. When coupled with an I2 cathode, the assembled Zn-I2 multilayer pouch cell displays an exceptionally high capacity of 140 mAh and superior long-term cycle performance of 400 cycles. This work provides a universal strategy to prepare large-scale production and high-performance polymer crowding layer for metal anode-based battery, analogous outcomes were veritably observed on other metals (Al, Cu, Sn).
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- Zuyang Hu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, 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, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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Ma Y, Wei Y, Han W, Tong Y, Song AJ, Zhang J, Li H, Li X, Yang J. Proton Intercalation/De-intercalation Chemistry in Phenazine-based Anode for Hydronium-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202314259. [PMID: 37845195 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314259] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Hydronium-ion batteries have received significant attention owing to the merits of extraordinary sustainability and excellent rate abilities. However, achieving high-performance hydronium-ion batteries remains a challenge due to the inferior properties of anode materials in strong acid electrolyte. Herein, a hydronium-ion battery is constructed which is based on a diquinoxalino [2,3-a:2',3'-c] phenazine (HATN) anode and a MnO2 @graphite felt cathode in a hybrid acidic electrolyte. The fast kinetics of hydronium-ion insertion/extraction into HATN electrode endows the HATN//MnO2 @GF battery with enhanced electrochemical performance. This battery exhibits an excellent rate performance (266 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 , 97 mAh g-1 at 50 A g-1 ), attractive energy density (182.1 Wh kg-1 ) and power density (31.2 kW kg-1 ), along with long-term cycle stability. These results shed light on the development of advanced hydronium-ion batteries.
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- Yuanyuan Ma
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi International Joint Research Center of Surface Technology for Energy Storage Materials, Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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Jiang Y, Wan Z, He X, Yang J. Fine-Tuning Electrolyte Concentration and Metal-Organic Framework Surface toward Actuating Fast Zn 2+ Dehydration for Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307274. [PMID: 37694821 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
Abstract
Functional porous coating on zinc electrode is emerging as a powerful ionic sieve to suppress dendrite growth and side reactions, thereby improving highly reversible aqueous zinc ion batteries. However, the ultrafast charge rate is limited by the substantial cation transmission strongly associated with dehydration efficiency. Here, we unveil the entire dynamic process of solvated Zn2+ ions' continuous dehydration from electrolyte across the MOF-electrolyte interface into channels with the aid of molecular simulations, taking zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-7 as proof-of-concept. The moderate concentration of 2 M ZnSO4 electrolyte being advantageous over other concentrations possesses the homogeneous water-mediated ion pairing distribution, resulting in the lowest dehydration energy, which elucidates the molecular mechanism underlying such concentration adopted by numerous experimental studies. Furthermore, we show that modifying linkers on the ZIF-7 surface with hydrophilic groups such as -OH or -NH2 can weaken the solvation shell of Zn2+ ions to lower the dehydration free energy by approximately 1 eV, and may improve the electrical conductivity of MOF. These results shed light on the ions delivery mechanism and pave way to achieve long-term stable zinc anodes at high capacities through atomic-scale modification of functional porous materials.
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- Yizhi Jiang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Molecule Intelligent Syntheses, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Molecule Intelligent Syntheses, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Molecule Intelligent Syntheses, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
- New York University-East China Normal University Center for Computational Chemistry, New York University Shanghai, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Molecule Intelligent Syntheses, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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Xing C, Xue Y, Zheng X, Gao Y, Chen S, Li Y. Highly Selective Electrocatalytic Olefin Hydrogenation in Aqueous Solution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310722. [PMID: 37642147 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Selective hydrogenation of olefins with water as the hydrogen source at ambient conditions is still a big challenge in the field of catalysis. Herein, the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of purely aliphatic and functionalized olefins was achieved by using graphdiyne based copper oxide quantum dots (Cux O/GDY) as cathodic electrodes and water as the hydrogen source, with high activity and selectivity in aqueous solution at high current density under ambient temperature and pressure. In particular, the sp-/sp2 -hybridized graphdiyne catalyst allows the selective hydrogenation of cis-trans isomeric olefins. The chemical and electronic structure of the GDY results in the incomplete charge transfer between GDY and Cu atoms to optimize the adsorption/desorption of the reaction intermediates and results in high reaction selectivity and activity for hydrogenation reactions.
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- Chengyu Xing
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Li H, Ren Y, Zhu Y, Tian J, Sun X, Sheng C, He P, Guo S, Zhou H. A Bio-Inspired Trehalose Additive for Reversible Zinc Anodes with Improved Stability and Kinetics. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310143. [PMID: 37578683 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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The moderate reversibility of Zn anodes, as a long-standing challenge in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, promotes the exploration of suitable electrolyte additives continuously. It is crucial to establish the absolute predominance of smooth deposition within multiple interfacial reactions for stable zinc anodes, including suppressing side parasitic reactions and facilitating Zn plating process. Trehalose catches our attention due to the reported mechanisms in sustaining biological stabilization. In this work, the inter-disciplinary application of trehalose is reported in the electrolyte modification for the first time. The pivotal roles of trehalose in suppressed hydrogen evolution and accelerated Zn deposition have been investigated based on the principles of thermodynamics as well as reaction kinetics. The electrodeposit changes from random accumulation of flakes to dense bulk with (002)-plane exposure due to the unlocked crystal-face oriented deposition with trehalose addition. As a result, the highly reversible Zn anode is obtained, exhibiting a high average CE of 99.8 % in the Zn/Cu cell and stable cycling over 1500 h under 9.0 % depth of discharge in the Zn symmetric cell. The designing principles and mechanism analysis in this study could serve as a source of inspiration in exploring novel additives for advanced Zn anodes.
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- Haoyu Li
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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