Journal
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
Volume 31, Issue -, Pages 44-57Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2020.05.028
Keywords
Alkaline zinc batteries; Positive electrodes; Zinc electrodes; Electrolytes; Performance improvements
Funding
- CAS Pioneer Hundred Talents Program [KJ2090130001]
- USTC Research Funds of the Double FirstClass Initiative [YD2090002006]
- USTC
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University [G-YW2D]
- Research Grant Council, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong SAR [PolyU 152214/17E, PolyU 152064/18E]
- Shanghai JINGYI Electrical Apparatus Factory Co., Ltd. [ES2090130106]
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The ever-growing demands for energy storage motivate the development of high-performance batteries. Rechargeable alkaline Zn batteries get increasing attractions due to their remarkable performance, high safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, the research is in the early stage with challenges that hinder the road of commercialization, such as the unsatisfactory utilization of active materials and poor stability. Recently, some excellent works are performed to boost the development of alkaline Zn batteries from the electrode optimization to electrolyte exploration and structure design. Herein, this article provides a timely spotlight on the breakthroughs in the performance and structure of well-developed Zn batteries such as Zn-Ag and Zn-Ni batteries, as well as some new types of Zn batteries like Zn-Co, Zn-Cu, and Zn-Bi batteries. The reaction mechanisms of different positive electrodes are first introduced, followed by the summary on positive electrodes, Zn electrodes, and electrolytes. Moreover, current issues and possible strategies are also highlighted.
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