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Bai L, Wang D, Wang W, Yan W. An Overview and Future Perspectives of Rechargeable Flexible Zn-Air Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400080. [PMID: 38533691 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Environmental friendliness and low-cost zinc-air batteries for flexible rechargeable applications have great potential in the field of flexible electronics and smart wearables owing to high energy density and long service life. However, the current technology of flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries to meet the commercialization needs still facing enormous challenges due to the poor adaptability of each flexible component of the zinc-air batteries. This review focused on the latest progress over the past 5 years in designing and fabricating flexible self-standing air electrodes, flexible electrolytes and zinc electrodes of flexible Zn-air batteries, meanwhile the basic working principle of each component of flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries and battery structures optimization are also described. Finally, challenges and prospects for the future development of flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries are discussed. This work is intended to provide insights and general guidance for future exploration of the design and fabrication on high-performance flexible rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
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- Linming Bai
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, Department of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, Shaanxi, China
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Zheng X, Liu Z, Sun J, Luo R, Xu K, Si M, Kang J, Yuan Y, Liu S, Ahmad T, Jiang T, Chen N, Wang M, Xu Y, Chuai M, Zhu Z, Peng Q, Meng Y, Zhang K, Wang W, Chen W. Constructing robust heterostructured interface for anode-free zinc batteries with ultrahigh capacities. Nat Commun 2023; 14:76. [PMID: 36604413 PMCID: PMC9816316 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-35630-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The development of Zn-free anodes to inhibit Zn dendrite formation and modulate high-capacity Zn batteries is highly applauded yet very challenging. Here, we design a robust two-dimensional antimony/antimony-zinc alloy heterostructured interface to regulate Zn plating. Benefiting from the stronger adsorption and homogeneous electric field distribution of the Sb/Sb2Zn3-heterostructured interface in Zn plating, the Zn anode enables an ultrahigh areal capacity of 200 mAh cm-2 with an overpotential of 112 mV and a Coulombic efficiency of 98.5%. An anode-free Zn-Br2 battery using the Sb/Sb2Zn3-heterostructured interface@Cu anode shows an attractive energy density of 274 Wh kg-1 with a practical pouch cell energy density of 62 Wh kg-1. The scaled-up Zn-Br2 battery in a capacity of 500 mAh exhibits over 400 stable cycles. Further, the Zn-Br2 battery module in an energy of 9 Wh (6 V, 1.5 Ah) is integrated with a photovoltaic panel to demonstrate the practical renewable energy storage capabilities. Our superior anode-free Zn batteries enabled by the heterostructured interface enlighten an arena towards large-scale energy storage applications.
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- Xinhua Zheng
- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.443254.00000 0004 0530 7407School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, 102617 Beijing, China
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- grid.443254.00000 0004 0530 7407School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, 102617 Beijing, China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026 Hefei, Anhui China
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Zhou LF, Du T, Li JY, Wang YS, Gong H, Yang QR, Chen H, Luo WB, Wang JZ. A strategy for anode modification for future zinc-based battery application. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:2722-2751. [PMID: 36196916 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh00973k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the past several years, rechargeable zinc batteries, featuring the merits of low cost, environmental friendliness, easy manufacturing, and enhanced safety, have, attracted much attention. Zinc (Zn) anodes for zinc metal batteries play an important role. In this review, the fundamental understanding of these batteries and modification strategies to deal with the problematic issues for Zn anodes, including dendrite growth, corrosion, and the hydrogen evolution phenomenon will be summarized. The practical application of Zn anodes can still lead to Zn dendrites, various side reactions, and serious safety risks. Therefore, metal-free anodes for "rocking chair" zinc ion batteries to replace Zn anodes are systemically reviewed. The performance and the zinc storage mechanism of metal-free anodes will be discussed. Subsequently, a "rocking chair" zinc ion battery prototype selected as a recent example is assessed to explore the merits and demerits of Zn anodes and metal-free anodes. To conclude, a perspective on the future of zinc metal batteries and "rocking chair" zinc ion batteries is presented. It is hoped that this review may provide for further improvement of commercial rechargeable zinc batteries.
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- Li-Feng Zhou
- Section of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, No. 11 Lane 3, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, China.
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
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- Section of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, No. 11 Lane 3, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, China.
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
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- Section of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, No. 11 Lane 3, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, China.
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- Section of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, No. 11 Lane 3, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, China.
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
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- Section of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, No. 11 Lane 3, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, China.
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- Section of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, No. 11 Lane 3, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, China.
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
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Gogola P, Gabalcová Z, Kusý M, Suchánek H. The Effect of Sn Addition on Zn-Al-Mg Alloy; Part I: Microstructure and Phase Composition. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14185404. [PMID: 34576634 PMCID: PMC8465561 DOI: 10.3390/ma14185404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, the addition of Sn on the microstructure of Zn 1.6 wt.% Al 1.6 wt.% Mg alloy was studied. Currently, the addition of Sn into Zn-Al-Mg based systems has not been investigated in detail. Both as-cast and annealed states were investigated. Phase transformation temperatures and phase composition was investigated via DSC, SEM and XRD techniques. The main phases identified in the studied alloys were η(Zn) and α(Al) solid solutions as well as Mg2Zn11, MgZn2 and Mg2Sn intermetallic phases. Addition of Sn enabled the formation of Mg2Sn phase at the expense of MgxZny phases, while the overall volume content of intermetallic phases is decreasing. Annealing did not change the phase composition in a significant way, but higher Sn content allowed more effective spheroidization and agglomeration of individual phase particles.
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Dai J, Win Pyae NL, Chen F, Liang M, Wang S, Ramalingam K, Zhai S, Su CY, Shi Y, Tan SC, Zhang L, Chen Y. Zinc-Air Battery-Based Desalination Device. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:25728-25735. [PMID: 32368888 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Efficiently storing electricity generated from renewable resources and desalinating brackish water are both critical for realizing a sustainable society. Previously reported desalination batteries need to work in alternate desalination/salination modes and also require external energy inputs during desalination. Here, we demonstrate a novel zinc-air battery-based desalination device (ZABD), which can desalinate brackish water and supply energy simultaneously. The ZABD consists of a zinc anode with a flowing ZnCl2 anolyte stream, a brackish water stream, and an air cathode with a flowing NaCl catholyte stream, separated by an anion-exchange membrane and a cation-exchange membrane, respectively. During the discharging, ions in brackish water move to the anolyte and catholyte, and they return to the feed steam during charging. The ZABD can desalt brackish water from 3000 ppm to the drinking water level at 120.1 ppm in one step and concurrently provide an energy output up to 80.1 kJ mol-1 under a discharge current density of 0.25 mA cm-2. Further, the ZABD can be charged/discharged over 20 cycles without significant performance deterioration, demonstrating its reversibility. Moreover, the desalination performances can be adjusted by varying current densities and are also influenced by the initial concentration of salt feeds. Besides, two ZABD devices were connected in series to drive 60 light-emitting diodes during the salt removal process without external power supply over 2000 min. Overall, this ZABD system demonstrates the potential for simultaneous water desalination and energy supply, which is suitable for many urgent situations.
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- Jinhong Dai
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Graduate Institute of Energy Engineering, National Central University, Tao-Yuan 32001, Taiwan
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Green Energy and Environment Protection Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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