Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Byungil Hwang, Jun Young Cheong, Paolo Matteini, Tae Gwang Yun
Summary: In this study, a cathode material for aqueous Zn-ion battery was developed to improve reversibility and electrochemical reliability. The use of phthalocyanine (PTC) as an efficient transporter for metal ions and electrons resulted in exceptional energy storage capacity and electrochemical reliability. The intercalation/de-intercalation reaction of Zn2+ ions was modulated by the central metal ligand ion of PTC, with iron (II) coordinated PTC exhibiting the highest performance. The successful demonstration of a Zn-ion flexible battery was achieved using air-spray coating.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiheng Li, Jian Tan, Caiyun Gao, Yuan Wang, Yonggang Wang, Mingxin Ye, Jianfeng Shen
Summary: Organic compounds are attractive alternatives to conventional inorganic materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, due to their high theoretical capacities, structural tunability, controllable synthesis, and environmental friendliness. This review provides a systematic overview of recent developments, energy storage mechanisms, and design strategies for aqueous Zn-organic batteries (ZOBs). It summarizes the ion storage mechanisms, analyzes the dynamic behavior, and highlights the synthesis strategies of organic electrode materials. It also discusses strategies to improve the electrochemical performance and the challenges for practical applications of aqueous ZOBs.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaodong Zhu, Ziyi Cao, Xun-Lu Li, Liyuan Pei, Jordan Jones, Yong-Ning Zhou, Pei Dong, Lipeng Wang, Mingxin Xe, Jianfeng Shen
Summary: MXene-derived hydrated vanadates, designed through ion intercalation and phase transition, exhibit superior electrochemical performance and cycling stability in Zn-ion batteries. The concept can also be generalized to fabricate other MXene derivatives.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei Wang, Lauren E. Blanc, Qin Li, Antonio Faraone, Xiao Ji, Huaiyu H. Chen-Mayer, Rick L. Paul, Joseph A. Dura, Enyuan Hu, Kang Xu, Linda F. Nazar, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: This study employs VPO4F as a ZIB cathode and investigates the intercalation mechanisms and interfacial dynamics during cycling to quantify the water dynamics in various electrolytes, aiming to enhance the performance of ZIBs for practical applications.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qun Liu, Zhenlu Yu, Qiuna Zhuang, Jang-Kyo Kim, Feiyu Kang, Biao Zhang
Summary: Hydrogel electrolytes have been widely studied in Zn metal batteries for wearable electronics, but the mechanical stability of the hydrogel under repeated deformation has been overlooked, resulting in unsatisfactory performance. This study explores the compressive fatigue-resistance properties of the hydrogel electrolyte and identifies the critical roles of the salt and copolymer matrix in crack initiation and propagation. An optimal Zn(ClO4)(2)-polyacrylamide/chitosan hydrogel electrolyte (C-PAMCS) is found to exhibit an unprecedented lifespan and high areal capacity for Zn//Zn cells, enabling potential applications in flexible Zn-ion batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Zhao, Yong Gao, Qinghe Cao, Fan Bu, Jie Pu, Yuxuan Wang, Cao Guan
Summary: A free-standing Zn powder-based anode with gradient particle size and porosity is constructed for flexible Zn-ion batteries, which effectively suppresses dendrite growth and improves the cycle stability and lifespan of the battery.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiwei Tao, Baris Demir, Ardeshir Baktash, Yutong Zhu, Qingbing Xia, Yalong Jiao, Yuying Zhao, Tongen Lin, Ming Li, Miaoqiang Lyu, Ian Gentle, Lianzhou Wang, Ruth Knibbe
Summary: This study demonstrates that the use of a partially fluorinated carbonate solvent can drive the formation of a beneficial fluorinated secondary interphase layer, which enhances the reversibility of anion (de-)intercalation processes and contributes to the overall cycling stability for a Zn-graphite dual-ion battery.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Na Wang, Rongkun Zhou, Zilong Zheng, Tuo Xin, Mingjun Hu, Bin Wang, Jinzhang Liu
Summary: The development of wearable electronics requires advanced batteries, and this study introduces a stable solid-state rechargeable zinc-ion battery with excellent performance under various conditions. By using special electrolytes and polymer electrodes, the battery can also work effectively at low temperatures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Zeng, Jun He, Chenyu Yang, Dan Luo, Huaibo Yu, Hanna He, Chuhong Zhang
Summary: In this study, a direct 3D printing method was proposed for the first time to design a novel Ag-anchored hierarchical porous flexible Zn anode (3DP-ZA) to solve the issues of dendrite growth and poor deformation endurance in flexible Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs). The 3DP-ZA anode demonstrated excellent mechanical flexibility and structural stability through the interaction between the components in the ink and the 3D-printing customized macro holes. The introduced zincophilic Ag source and hierarchical porous structure enabled uniform electronic/ionic fluxes and homogeneous Zn growth, leading to superior lifespan and low voltage hysteresis.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Zheng, Ting Deng, Xiaoyuan Shi, Hengbin Zhang, Bo Liu, Xun Li, Weitao Zheng
Summary: This study focuses on optimizing the utilization of perchlorate ion intercalation in the graphite cathode of aqueous Zn ion batteries by adjusting pH. The decoupled design improves Coulombic efficiency and energy density by inhibiting the oxygen evolution reaction and widening the potential window. The decoupled configuration also shows promise in integrating novel electrode chemistries for high-performance aqueous Zn-based energy storage systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Liu, Siqi Zhu, Zhen Zhang, Qiong Sun, Cao Wu, Wenbin Gong, Lixing Kang, Yong Yang
Summary: Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) utilizing zinc-manganese oxide as the cathode showed impressive capacity and cycling stability. The use of an ultra-thin monocrystalline structure enhanced the electro-chemical reaction, improved surface interface interactions, and facilitated ion diffusion kinetics. This study provides a novel methodology for the development of high-performance and mass-produced ZIBs systems.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Chen, Weibing Ma, Jingdong Guo, Jiyuan Xiong, Feng Hou, Wenping Si, Zhiyuan Sang, De'an Yang
Summary: This study creatively intercalated conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) into MnO2 layers, improving their electron conductivity and ion diffusion rate, and enhancing the rate capacity and cycle stability of manganese oxides as cathode materials for zinc ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dedy Setiawan, Hyungjin Lee, Hunho H. Kwak, Seung-Tae Hong, Munseok S. Chae
Summary: This study introduces a new cathode material, double-layered Ca0.26V2O5.H2O, for Zn-ion batteries that demonstrates outstanding performance in a wet organic electrolyte. The study not only presents Ca0.26V2O5.H2O as a new cathode material for Zn-ion batteries but also provides valuable insights into the electrochemical zinc intercalation/crystal water extraction in wet organic electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenyun Zhao, Yang Wu, Rui Hu, Jianguo Lu, Dongliang Chen, Tongtong Li, Yunna Guo, Liqiang Zhang, Hongwen Chen, Zhizhen Ye, Chuanfang (John) Zhang
Summary: A hierarchical 2D VS2/Ti3C2TX MXene hybrid is designed, which exhibits a fast and reversible intercalation/de-intercalation process between VS2 and NaXVS2 to store sodium. The Ti3C2TX matrix enhances charge transfer and alleviates the volume expansion of VS2 after Na+ insertion. This rational design shows an intercalation pseudocapacitance-dominant mechanism, with excellent specific capacity, rate capability, cycle life, and all-climate workability for sodium-ion batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaofan Shen, Xiaona Wang, Yurong Zhou, Yanhong Shi, Liming Zhao, Hehua Jin, Jiangtao Di, Qingwen Li
Summary: The research achieved high durability and energy density in rechargeable Zn-MnO2 batteries by adjusting Mn2+ concentration and utilizing a 3D carbon nanotube foam skeleton. This approach enabled a reversible MnO2/Mn2+ redox conversion and resulted in a battery with extremely high durability, high energy density, and high-rate capacity.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)