Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaoli Guo, Xiaoping Tan, Kaidi Wang, Leilei Zheng, Huang Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates a cotton textiles-based separator for rechargeable aqueous zinc batteries. By complexing inorganic and organic layers, the separator can regulate the behavior of zinc plating/stripping, achieving a highly reversible process. The zinc symmetric cell and V2O5//Zn battery both show significant performance improvements.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Buke Wu, Wen Luo, Ming Li, Lin Zeng, Liqiang Mai
Summary: This review introduces the method of using heterostructure electrode design to improve the electrochemical performance of aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batteries and analyzes the synergistic effect between active materials and functional materials in depth. Specific modification methods include interface modification and structure optimization, laying the foundation for the future development and application of ARZIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ze Chen, Yue Hou, Yiqiao Wang, Zhiquan Wei, Ao Chen, Pei Li, Zhaodong Huang, Nan Li, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: Utilizing diphenyl diselenide as the anchoring agent, an atomic level chlorine fixation is achieved through chalcogen-halogen coordinating chemistry, leading to improved battery reversibility and electrochemical performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang Liu, Xiaowei Chi, Cheng Yang, Yu Liu
Summary: This study proposes a unique approach to increase the voltages of aqueous zinc batteries by using a tri-functional metallic bipolar electrode. The bipolar electrode not only participates in redox reactions but also functions as an electrical highway for charge transport. It can also replace expensive ion selective membrane to separate electrolytes with different pH, leading to high voltages of aqueous zinc batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Young-Hoon Lee, Yunseo Jeoun, Ji Hwan Kim, Jaehyuk Shim, Kwang-Soon Ahn, Seung-Ho Yu, Yung-Eun Sung
Summary: This research achieved uniform Zn deposition, suppression of corrosion, and vanadium oxide-based cathode dissolution in aqueous zinc-ion batteries by using a selective ion transport layer composed of MOF-801, thereby improving the performance and stability of the batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanrong Wang, Shigui Qiu, Dunyong He, Jiandong Guo, Mengfan Zhao, Chenxi Zheng, Xuemei Wang, Caixing Wang
Summary: In this study, a bipolar phenothiazine organic scaffold called PTDM is synthesized and shown to be a high-potential cathode material for rechargeable AZIBs. The PTDM//Zn full cell exhibits an average voltage of 1.13 V and a specific capacity of 118.3 mAh g(-1) at 0.1 A g(-1). The cell also demonstrates moderate long-term cycling stability over 6400 cycles, suggesting potential for developing advanced organic electrode materials for rechargeable AZIBs.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jungeun Lee, Hyeonsoo Lee, Cheol Bak, Youngsun Hong, Daeha Joung, Jeong Beom Ko, Yong Min Lee, Chanhoon Kim
Summary: Increasing the thickness of electrodes can greatly enhance the energy density of batteries, but the inadequate wetting of aqueous electrolytes towards electrodes with conventional hydrophobic binders severely limits the utilization of active materials, resulting in reduced battery performance. By controlling the hydrophilicity of thicker electrodes, we demonstrate a significant improvement in the overall energy density of batteries. A simple sulfonation process is used to synthesize hydrophilic binders from conventional polyvinylidene fluoride binders, considering their physicochemical properties. The introduction of abundant sulfonate groups enables fast electrolyte wetting and improved ionic conduction in thick electrodes, leading to a significant increase in reversible capacities at various current densities. Furthermore, the sulfonated binder effectively prevents the dissolution of cathode materials in reactive aqueous electrolytes. Overall, our findings enhance the energy density and contribute to the development of practical zinc-ion batteries.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaomeng Liu, Zhuo Yang, Yong Lu, Zhanliang Tao, Jun Chen
Summary: This review systematically summarizes the recent progress of organic electrode materials for aqueous non-metallic ion batteries, with a focus on the interaction between non-metallic ion charge carriers and organic electrode host materials. It discusses the storage of both cations (proton, ammonium ion, and methyl viologen ions) and anions (chloridion, sulfate ion, perchlorate ion, trifluoromethanesulfonate and trifluoromethanesulfonimide ion). Moreover, the design strategies for improving the comprehensive performance of organic electrode materials in aqueous non-metallic ion batteries are summarized. More research is needed to explore organic electrode materials with new reaction mechanisms to meet the diverse demands of aqueous non-metallic ion batteries in the future. This review provides insights into developing high-performance organic electrodes for aqueous non-metallic ion batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Chen, Tao Chen, Jiajun Fu
Summary: This review critically examines the latest advances in organic materials for aqueous zinc-based batteries and provides design strategies and future research directions, aiming to guide the further development of highly stable zinc-based batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanqun Lv, Ying Xiao, Longtao Ma, Chunyi Zhi, Shimou Chen
Summary: This review presents the recent development of beyond aqueous electrolytes for Zn-ion batteries, including various types of electrolytes and the critical issues and corresponding strategies for designing beyond aqueous electrolytes.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxi Shen, Lei Luo, Chaowei Li, Jun Pu, Junpeng Xie, Litong Wang, Zhe Huai, Ziyi Dai, Yagang Yao, Guo Hong
Summary: In this study, the stability of aqueous fibrous zinc metal batteries (AFZMB) was enhanced by fabricating an innovative stratified deposition framework (SDF) anode, which improved cycling life and greatly reduced dendrite puncture. The SDF/AFZMB showed a long cycling life of 2000 cycles with 89.0% capacity retention at 5C, demonstrating potential for future wearable electronics applications.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meiling Wang, Yingjie Cheng, Hainan Zhao, Jingwan Gao, Junpeng Li, Yizhan Wang, Jingyi Qiu, Hao Zhang, Xibang Chen, Yingjin Wei
Summary: A multi-functional electrolyte additive of 1-phenylethylamine hydrochloride (PEA) is developed to address the challenges of dendrite formation, narrow electrochemical window, and cathode instability in aqueous zinc ion batteries. The PEA additive regulates the solvation sheath of Zn2+ and forms a protective layer on the Zn metal anode, broadening the electrochemical stability window and enabling uniform deposition of Zn. Additionally, the Cl- anions from PEA suppress harmful side reactions on the PANI cathode during charge. The electrolyte exhibits excellent performance and cycle life in a Zn||PANI battery.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huan Liu, Zijun Xin, Bin Cao, Bao Zhang, Hong Jin Fan, Shaojun Guo
Summary: This review provides an up-to-date overview of MXenes-based electrode materials for AZIBs, highlighting their unique functions in the materials. MXenes serve as a 2D conductive substrate, 3D framework, flexible support, and coating layer on the cathode side, and as an active material host, zinc metal surface protection, electrolyte additive, and separator modification on the anode side. The review also discusses the technical challenges and opportunities for MXenes in AZIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjing Deng, Zhixiao Xu, Xiaolei Wang
Summary: The study proposes a simple strategy to achieve high reversibility of metallic zinc in rechargeable batteries by introducing the organic solvent DMA as an electrolyte additive, which controls water activity, replaces water in Zn2+ solvation sheath, and reshapes the hydrogen-bonding network of water. This strategy enables remarkable suppression of water-involved hydrogen evolution and severe corrosion, leading to uniform deposition of zinc and long cycling life in batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kexian Huang, Zhenguo Yao, Ke Sun, Keyi Chen, Jiulin Hu, Dongguang Yin, Chilin Li
Summary: The study proposes the use of 1,4,5,8-naphthalene diimide (NDI) layered molecules as cathode candidate for ZBs, characterized by sufficient interconnection of nano-particles for continuous electron transport and porous network for facilitated ion filtration. This enables reversible redox of carbonyl function groups with a stable gravimetric capacity around 200 mAh g(-1). Superior cycling and rate performance, benefiting from electrolyte formulation, is achieved with at least 5000 cycles under 3 A g(-1).
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guicai Qi, Junxiang Zhang, Lin Chen, Bin Wang, Jianli Cheng
Summary: A noble metal-free and binder-free Li-CO2 battery based on MoN nanofibers on carbon cloth is fabricated, showing high energy efficiency and fast reaction kinetics. Experimental and theoretical results reveal that the delocalized electrons of Mo3+ in MoN stabilize Li2C2O4 as the 2-electron intermediate product, leading to reversible formation/decomposition and high energy efficiency. The battery also exhibits flexibility and stable power output.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lin Chen, Jingwen Zhou, Junxiang Zhang, Guicai Qi, Bin Wang, Jianli Cheng
Summary: Copper indium sulfide (CIS) is used as a cathode catalyst to improve the cycling stability and polarization issues of Li-CO2 batteries, resulting in high specific discharge capacity, excellent rate capability, and cycle stability. This work shows the potential of CIS in the development of next-generation sustainable energy storage devices.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Chen, Jingwen Zhou, Yunhao Wang, Yuecheng Xiong, Junxiang Zhang, Guicai Qi, Jianli Cheng, Bin Wang
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates a high-performance and multifunctional fiber-shaped Li-CO2 battery, which exhibits water-/fire-proof, low charge potential, excellent rate capabilities, and outstanding long-term cycling stability. The battery device also shows excellent adaptability to deformations and other favorable features, providing an effective energy storage solution for future wearable devices beyond metal-gas batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xilin Wang, Bin Wang, Jianli Cheng
Summary: Flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are hindered by zinc dendrite growth and poor mechanical durability at the electrolyte-electrode interface. This study develops multi-healable and mechanically durable hydrogel electrolytes to improve the durability and extend the lifetime of flexible ZIBs. The obtained double cross-linked polyacrylamide electrolyte (PAAm-O-B) exhibits good mechanical properties and stable electrochemical performance, leading to high capacity and long cycle lifespan for flexible Zn//MnO2 batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Wu, Guicai Qi, Junxiang Zhang, Jianli Cheng, Bin Wang
Summary: A Mo3P/Mo Mott-Schottky heterojunction nanorod electrocatalyst with abundant porous structure is developed as cathodes for Li-CO2 batteries, exhibiting high discharge capacity, low polarization voltage, and high energy efficiency. The formation of the Mo-O coupling bridge between the Mott-Schottky heterojunction and Li2C2O4 promotes the reversible formation and decomposition of discharge products, optimizing the performance of Li-CO2 batteries. This work provides a new pathway for the development of heterostructure engineering electrocatalysts for high-performance Li-CO2 batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xilin Wang, Tao He, Jianli Cheng, Yuping Wu, Bin Wang
Summary: Recently, there has been increased interest in aqueous Zn-based batteries (AZBs) for wearable and implantable electronics due to their low cost, high safety, high eco-efficiency, and relatively high energy density. However, developing stretchable AZBs (SAZBs) that can be folded, crumpled, and stretched with human body motions is still a major challenge. This review critically examines the latest developments in stretchable electrodes, electrolytes, packaging materials, and device configurations for SAZBs, as well as discussing the challenges and potential future research directions in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhang Liu, Huanzhu Lv, Jun Mei, Yuanhua Xia, Jianli Cheng, Bin Wang
Summary: LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) ternary materials are extensively used in lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy density and cycling performance. This study investigates the phase transition and lattice parameter variations of NCM622 materials during the initial charge-discharge cycles at different current densities using in situ X-ray diffraction. The results reveal three crystalline forms and show that high current densities favor higher deintercalation of Li+ and specific capacity increase. However, it also leads to incomplete Li+ migration and lower specific capacity at high current densities. The study highlights the importance of current density in the phase transition mechanism and its influence on cycling stability and specific capacity of NCM622 materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guicai Qi, Junxiang Zhang, Jianli Cheng, Bin Wang
Summary: Using Mo3N2 as a cathode catalyst can improve the reaction reversibility and cycle stability of Li-CO2 batteries, achieving high energy efficiency and outstanding cycle performance.
Article
Electrochemistry
Yongpeng Li, Bin Wang
Summary: This article presents a fiber-shaped sodium dual-ion battery that utilizes an electrode material with good flexibility and accommodative spaces to achieve high performance in terms of cycle stability and rate capability. The research provides new insights for the development of flexible energy storage devices for wearable devices.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guicai Qi, Junxiang Zhang, Jianli Cheng, Lai Chen, Yuefeng Su, Bin Wang
Summary: The flexible fiber-shaped Li-CO2 battery has high energy densities and environmentally friendly properties, but faces challenges with cathode catalysts and Li anodes. By utilizing a Mo3N2 cathode coating with atomic layer deposited TiN and Li3N protected Li anode, the battery achieves low charge potential, low overpotential, and outstanding performance, making it ideal for wearable electronics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chuan He, Jianli Cheng, Chunhui Wu, Bin Wang
Summary: This study presents a feasible approach to design high-performance fiber-shaped photocapacitors (FPCs) by utilizing partially reduced graphene oxide and a highly conductive polymer. The resulting FPCs demonstrate high flexibility and a total photochemical-electric energy conversion efficiency of 4.2%, showcasing their potential applications in flexible electronics.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Huanzhu Lv, Xiang Long Huang, Xiaoqi Zhu, Bin Wang
Summary: In the context of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, the recovery and utilization of clean CO2 in energy storage systems have attracted significant attention. Li-CO2 batteries, which use CO2 as the cathode material, have emerged as a potential solution to improve CO2 capture economics and reduce CO2 accumulation. However, this battery system still faces challenges due to poor electrochemical reaction kinetics. Therefore, developing catalysts with excellent catalytic activity and stability is crucial for addressing these issues.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaosong Xiong, Rui Sun, Wenqi Yan, Qiao Qiao, Yusong Zhu, Lili Liu, Lijun Fu, Nengfei Yu, Yuping Wu, Bin Wang
Summary: This study reports the construction of an AlN protection layer on the lithium metal interface to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites, improving the performance of lithium batteries. The protection layer reduces the lithium diffusion barrier and enhances the lithium transfer kinetics, leading to uniform lithium deposition. This method also shows promising results for LiFePO4 and Li/S batteries, providing an important approach for the commercialization of lithium metal batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yongpeng Li, Qun Guan, Jianli Cheng, Bin Wang
Summary: In this study, flexible fiber-shaped sodium dual-ion batteries with high energy density and stability are fabricated, and the reversible shuttling of ions between the anode and cathode during charge and discharge is achieved.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuelian Li, Guicai Qi, Junxiang Zhang, Jianli Cheng, Bin Wang
Summary: K-CO2 batteries show promise as energy storage systems, but face challenges in cycle stability and electrochemical mechanisms. This study demonstrates a high-performance K-CO2 battery with passivated K anodes and N-doped carbon nanotube cathodes, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance and long cycle life.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
