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Qu W, Zhu J, Cao G, Chen S, Tan Y, Chen B, Zhang M. Ni Single-Atom Bual Catalytic Electrodes for Long Life and High Energy Efficiency Zinc-Iodine Batteries. Small 2024:e2310475. [PMID: 38229534 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Zinc-iodine batteries (Zn-I2) are extremely attractive as the safe and cost-effective scalable energy storage system in the stationary applications. However, the inefficient redox kinetics and "shuttling effect" of iodine species result in unsatisfactory energy efficiency and short cycle life, hindering their commercialization. In this work, Ni single atoms highly dispersed on carbon fibers is designed and synthesized as iodine anchoring sites and dual catalysts for Zn-I2 batteries, and successfully inhibit the iodine species shuttling and boost dual reaction kinetics. Theoretical calculations indicate that the reinforced d-p orbital hybridization and charge interaction between Ni single-atoms and iodine species effectively enhance the confinement of iodine species. Ni single-atoms also accelerate the iodine conversion reactions with tailored bonding structure of I─I bonds and reduced energy barrier for the dual conversion of iodine species. Consequently, the high-rate performance (180 mAh g-1 at 3 A g-1 ), cycling stability (capacity retention of 74% after 5900 cycles) and high energy efficiency (90% at 3 A g-1 ) are achieved. The work provides an effective strategy for the development of iodine hosts with high catalytic activity for Zn-I2 batteries.
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- Wentao Qu
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics & Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Application of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory for Micro-/Nano-Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195-2120, USA
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Application of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory for Micro-/Nano-Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention & Reduction for Power Grid (Hunan Electric Power Corporation Disaster Prevention and Reduction Center), Changsha, 410007, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Application of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory for Micro-/Nano-Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Aizudin M, Fu W, Pottammel RP, Dai Z, Wang H, Rui X, Zhu J, Li CC, Wu XL, Ang EH. Recent Advancements of Graphene-Based Materials for Zinc-Based Batteries: Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries. Small 2024; 20:e2305217. [PMID: 37661581 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Graphene-based materials (GBMs) possess a unique set of properties including tunable interlayer channels, high specific surface area, and good electrical conductivity characteristics, making it a promising material of choice for making electrode in rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) currently dominate the commercial rechargeable battery market, but their further development has been hampered by limited lithium resources, high lithium costs, and organic electrolyte safety concerns. From the performance, safety, and cost aspects, zinc-based rechargeable batteries have become a promising alternative of rechargeable batteries. This review highlights recent advancements and development of a variety of graphene derivative-based materials and its composites, with a focus on their potential applications in rechargeable batteries such as LIBs, zinc-air batteries (ZABs), zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), and zinc-iodine batteries (Zn-I2 Bs). Finally, there is an outlook on the challenges and future directions of this great potential research field.
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- Marliyana Aizudin
- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637616, Singapore
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637616, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, India, 695551, India
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637616, Singapore
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Lin D, Li Y. Recent Advances of Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc-Iodine Batteries: Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2108856. [PMID: 35119150 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries (ZIBs), including zinc-iodine redox flow batteries and static ZIBs, are promising candidates for future grid-scale electrochemical energy storage. They are safe with great theoretical capacity, high energy, and power density. Nevertheless, to make aqueous rechargeable ZIBs practically feasible, there are quite a few hurdles that need to be overcome, including self-discharge, sluggish kinetics, low energy density, and instability of Zn metal anodes. This article first reviews the electrochemistry in aqueous rechargeable ZIBs, including the flow and static battery configurations and their electrode reactions. Then the authors discuss the fundamental questions of ZIBs and highlight the key strategies and recent accomplishments in tackling the challenges. Last, they share their thoughts on the future research development in aqueous rechargeable ZIBs.
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- Dun Lin
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, USA
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