Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nannan Zhang, Shuo Huang, Zishun Yuan, Jiacai Zhu, Zifang Zhao, Zhiqiang Niu
Summary: In this study, an ultrathin and uniform MXene layer was assembled on the surface of zinc anodes using an in situ spontaneously reducing/assembling strategy. The integrated MXene layer reduced the zinc nucleation energy barrier and provided a more uniformly distributed electric field, resulting in low voltage hysteresis and excellent cycling stability with dendrite-free behaviors in zinc-ion batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huibing He, Hongyu Qin, Jia Wu, Xingfa Chen, Renshu Huang, Fang Shen, Zhenrui Wu, Guoning Chen, Shibin Yin, Jian Liu
Summary: This article discusses the electrochemistry of zinc, the degradation mechanism of zinc anodes, and the surface engineering strategies to address zinc dendrite issues. It summarizes the mechanisms of different coating materials, and proposes a design principle for an ideal interface layer on the zinc metal.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Zhang, Zeping Liu, Xin Li, Lishuang Fan, Yong Shuai, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: Aqueous zinc ion batteries with improved zinc transfer ability have been achieved by modifying the structural unit of the polymer separator. Experimental results and theoretical simulations showed that modifying the polymer skeleton with carbonylation side groups weakened the interaction between zinc and the polymer, leading to improved zinc ion transfer capability and stable performance of the metal anodes. This research opens up promising strategies for stabilizing metal anodes in polymeric separators.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenxi Wang, Gang Huang, Yizhou Wang, Zhen Cao, Luigi Cavallo, Mohamed N. Hedhili, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: A 3D zinc foil with hierarchical porous architecture is developed using a non-aqueous organic acid etching strategy, which significantly enhances the accessibility to aqueous electrolytes. The 3D zinc anode enables preferential plating of zinc in the porous texture with suppressed dendrite growth, leading to a long cycle life and improved rate performance.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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, Physical
Xiaomin Huang, Heng Cao, Yu Liu, Qiang Hu, Qiaoji Zheng, Jingxin Zhao, Dunmin Lin, Bingang Xu
Summary: Aqueous rechargeable Zn-ion batteries (ARZIBs) have gained attention for their safety, high energy density, and environmental friendliness. However, dendrite formation and corrosive reactions on the Zn anode surface have posed challenges. In this study, Ga3+-doped NaV2(PO4)(3) with Na superionic conductor (NASICON) structure was used as an artificial layer to stabilize the Zn anode. The optimal NVP-Ga(0.5) layer effectively homogenized ion flux and promoted uniform deposition of zinc, inhibiting dendrite growth and parasitic reactions. The resulting batteries showed stable operation and high discharge capacity.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Runzhi Qin, Yuetao Wang, Lu Yao, Luyi Yang, Qinghe Zhao, Shouxiang Ding, LeLe Liu, Feng Pan
Summary: Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries face the challenge of poor cycling performance of the zinc anode, and the strategy of interface modification on the zinc anode has been explored as a solution. This article provides an overview of the methods, structures, mechanisms, and technical issues of zinc anode interface modification, and presents prospects for future development.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Long Cheng, Yang Huang, Sha Yin, Ming Chen, Yihong Liu, Yidan Zhang, Farzad Seidi, Zixia Lin, Huining Xiao
Summary: This paper summarizes the advantages and potential applications of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) as a promising alternative to organic lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It analyzes the features and superiorities of cellulose materials in AZIBs electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and binders, and provides a clear outlook for the future development of cellulose in AZIBs.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Chen, Xinhai Yuan, Yingbin Xia, Yi Zhang, Lijun Fu, Lili Liu, Nengfei Yu, Qinghong Huang, Bin Wang, Xianwei Hu, Yuping Wu, Teunis van Ree
Summary: This study successfully solves the zinc dendrite growth issue in aqueous rechargeable zinc-metal batteries by applying a polyacrylonitrile coating layer on the zinc anode surface, improving the battery performance and cycle lifespan.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiawei Wang, Yan Yang, Yuxian Zhang, Yanmei Li, Rong Sun, Zhongchang Wang, Hua Wang
Summary: The research summarized above categorizes and reviews strategies to address challenges related to zinc metal anodes for rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries. By focusing on electrochemical and chemical reaction principles, the study aims to provide insights into improving the performance of these batteries and explores prospects for the development of zinc metal anodes.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Xu, Xinhua Zheng, Jifei Sun, Weiping Wang, Mingming Wang, Yuan Yuan, Mingyan Chuai, Na Chen, Hanlin Hu, Wei Chen
Summary: A nucleophilic interfacial layer (NIL) was developed to achieve a stable Zn anode for aqueous Zn batteries, resulting in improved performance and extended lifespan.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiangfeng Gong, Hao Li, Kaixiao Zhang, Zhupeng Zhang, Jie Cao, Zhibin Shao, Chunmei Tang, Shaojie Fu, Qianjin Wang, Xiang Wu
Summary: Aqueous multivalent ion batteries, especially ZIBs, show promise for energy storage due to their safety, high ionic conductivity, and energy density. This study focuses on the zinc ion storage behavior of a PANI cathode, showing high capacity, cycle stability, and diffusion coefficient, making it a potential option for rechargeable aqueous ZIBs energy storage devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingteng Zhao, Congying Song, Shaobo Ma, Qixin Gao, Zhujie Li, Ying Dai, Guoxing Li
Summary: An antifreezing polymeric-acid electrolyte containing polyethylene glycol diacid (PEGDA) is developed to enable stable Zn anodes in strongly acidic environment and high-performance ZIBs.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yang Song, Pengchao Ruan, Caiwang Mao, Yuxin Chang, Ling Wang, Lei Dai, Peng Zhou, Bingan Lu, Jiang Zhou, Zhangxing He
Summary: In this study, a metal-organic framework modified separator is proposed for robust aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The modified separator enhances the transport ability of charge carriers and corrosion resistance, resulting in dendrite-free zinc deposition. Experimental results show excellent performance in terms of cycle life and capacity retention.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Meng, Yucong Jiao, Peiyi Wu
Summary: A polyzwitterion protective layer (PZIL) was developed to prevent dendrite formation and side reactions on zinc anode, improving the safety and stability of zinc ion batteries. The PZIL adsorbs onto the zinc metal, inhibiting side reactions, and chelates with zinc ions to regulate solvation structure. Additionally, the Hofmeister effect enhances interfacial contact during electrochemical characterization. The symmetrical zinc battery with PZIL exhibited stable performance for over 1000 hours at an ultra-high current density of 40 mA cm(-2).
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cheng Tong, Hongping Chen, Shangkun Jiang, Li Li, Minhua Shao, Cunpu Li, Zidong Wei
Summary: To address the irreversible loss of soluble polysulfide intermediates in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), a 1T MoS2-MnO2/CC heterostructure functional covering layer is designed to regulate the kinetics and retard the loss of soluble polysulfides. This enables rapid and uniform nucleation of solid Li2S2/Li2S, resulting in outstanding rate capabilities for the Li-S batteries. This study provides a novel approach to suppress the "farewell effect" of polysulfides from a kinetic perspective.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zefang Yang, Qi Zhang, Wenbin Li, Chunlin Xie, Tingqing Wu, Chao Hu, Yougen Tang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: This study presents the design of a semi-solid zinc slurry anode consisting of zinc powder and zincophilic tin additive, which addresses some issues of zinc metal anodes and has the potential to extend the lifespan of the battery in practical applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yixin Hao, Deshuang Yu, Shangqian Zhu, Chun-Han Kuo, Yu-Ming Chang, Luqi Wang, Han-Yi Chen, Minhua Shao, Shengjie Peng
Summary: An efficient catalyst comprised of highly dispersed FeNi oxide heterojunctions anchored on nickel foam is synthesized using an ultrafast solution combustion strategy. This catalyst exhibits excellent stability and activity at large current densities for anodic organic upgrading, and achieves high faradaic efficiency in methanol electrooxidation.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaming Zhang, Yaping Zeng, Qiuping Li, Zheng Tang, Dan Sun, Dan Huang, Le Zhao, Yougen Tang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: A polymer-in-salt composite electrolyte with ultrahigh ionic conductivity and excellent electrochemical stability has been designed and studied for solid-state batteries. The electrolyte system combines a polymer matrix with high mechanical property, a lithium salt with low dissociation energy, and a filler for enhanced stability. The resulting composite electrolyte exhibits high ionic conductivity and good performance in battery tests.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunlin Xie, Shengfang Liu, Wenxu Zhang, Huimin Ji, Shengqi Chu, Qi Zhang, Yougen Tang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: This article reports a unique design strategy for rechargeable zinc metal batteries using a gamma-valerolactone-based electrolyte and a nanocarbon-coated aluminum substrate, which solves the issues of uncontrollable dendrite growth, low Coulombic efficiency, and poor temperature tolerance. The optimized zinc metal capacitors can operate stably under various temperature conditions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qinglan Zhao, Xinxin Lu, Yinuo Wang, Shangqian Zhu, Yushen Liu, Fei Xiao, Shi Xue Dou, Wei-Hong Lai, Minhua Shao
Summary: A sustainable electrocatalytic approach is developed for the direct and selective synthesis of urea and ammonia from CO2 and nitrates. With the assistance of a copper-based organic catalyst, high urea and ammonia yield rates are achieved, along with remarkable Faradaic efficiency for urea synthesis. This work presents a promising sustainable route to convert greenhouse gas and waste nitrates into value-added fertilizers using renewable energies.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chaonan Lv, Yixin Li, Yuanxin Zhu, Yuxin Zhang, Jialin Kuang, Dan Huang, Yougen Tang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: HER-suppressing and precipitation-free molecular crowding electrolytes were developed using sodium polyacrylate (PANa) as the crowding agent. The fabricated aluminum-air battery with this electrolyte exhibited outstanding specific capacity, providing new insights for the design of high capacity and precipitation-free aluminum-air batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Letter
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wang, Yian Wang, Chao Cai, Yushen Liu, Duojie Wu, Maoyu Wang, Menghao Li, Xianbin Wei, Minhua Shao, Meng Gu
Summary: The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) is a promising alternative route to produce ammonia (NH3) sustainably. Cu-doped Fe3O4 flakes are fabricated and demonstrated to be excellent catalysts for electrochemical conversion of NO3- to NH3, with high Faradaic efficiencies and NH3 yields. Theoretical calculations show that Cu doping facilitates the reaction thermodynamically. These results highlight the feasibility of improving NO3RR activity using heteroatom doping strategies.
Review
Electrochemistry
Zheng Tang, Siyu Zhou, Yuancheng Huang, Hong Wang, Rui Zhang, Qi Wang, Dan Sun, Yougen Tang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: Carbonaceous materials are promising candidates for lithium (sodium)-ion batteries due to their wide availability, renewable nature, and low cost. However, the low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of high-capacity carbonaceous materials has hindered their practical applications. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural differences and ion storage mechanisms of various carbonaceous materials, identifies the factors contributing to low ICE, and summarizes the strategies to overcome these challenges. The insights and perspectives discussed in this review will greatly contribute to the commercialization of carbonaceous anodes for high-energy Li/Na-ion batteries.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juhee Jang, Shangqian Zhu, Ernest Pahuyo Delmo, Tiehuai Li, Qinglan Zhao, Yinuo Wang, Lili Zhang, Hongwen Huang, Jingjie Ge, Minhua Shao
Summary: In this work, a simple microwave-assisted method is used to synthesize oxide-derived Cu nanosheets (OD-Cu NS), and it is found that the oxidation state of Cu species can be controlled by varying the Cu precursor amount. The formation of nano-sized Cu domains also affects the surface roughness of OD-Cu NS. The partially oxidized Cu surface exhibits high faradaic efficiency (FE) of C2+ products and current density in a neutral KHCO3 solution due to the strong binding energy and enlarged electrochemical surface area.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zefang Yang, Chao Hu, Qi Zhang, Tingqing Wu, Chunlin Xie, Hao Wang, Yougen Tang, Xiaobo Ji, Haiyan Wang
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are safe but hindered by dendrite growth and corrosion on zinc anodes. Strategies for zinc anode modification have focused on lithium metal anodes without considering zinc anode mechanisms. Our proposed bulk-phase reconstruction strategy introduces zincophilic sites both on the surface and inside commercial zinc foils to improve resistance to dendrite growth and side reactions. This strategy offers a promising direction for developing dendrite-free metal anodes for sustainable rechargeable batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yicheng Li, Ernest Pahuyo Delmo, Guoyu Hou, Xianglong Cui, Ming Zhao, Zhihong Tian, Yu Zhang, Minhua Shao
Summary: Incorporating bismuth-based catalysts with L-histidine, a common amino acid molecule, is an effective strategy to overcome the trade-off between activity and selectivity in electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction. The catalyst exhibits excellent performance in a wide potential range.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxue Luo, Baijing Wu, Jinrui Li, Yufeng Wang, Xiaoxia Tang, Cunpu Li, Minhua Shao, Zidong Wei
Summary: This paper focuses on regenerating carboxylic acid into peroxy acid through electric water splitting, in order to achieve cycloolefin epoxidation reaction. Benzoic acid is chosen as the catalyst, which can be activated on the electrode to fulfill the epoxidation and release the benzoic acid, enabling a sustainable and green approach for organic synthesis.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huimin Ji, Chunlin Xie, Tingqing Wu, Hao Wang, Zhiwen Cai, Qi Zhang, Wenbin Li, Liang Fu, Huanhuan Li, Haiyan Wang
Summary: Amide additives act as hydrogen-bonding ligands, breaking the cross-linking structures between water molecules and increasing the entropy of mixed solvents, resulting in a mixed solvent with an ultralow freezing point of -98°C. Zinc-ion batteries using this hybrid solvent exhibit good cycling stability over a wide temperature range from -60°C to 50°C.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yaping Zeng, Le Zhao, Jiaming Zhang, Qiuping Li, Dan Sun, Yu Ren, Yougen Tang, Guanhua Jin, Haiyan Wang
Summary: Polymer solid electrolytes (SEs) are ideal for advanced lithium-metal solid-state batteries (SSBs) due to their high safety and flexibility. Polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene (PVDF-HFP) polymer SEs have gained attention for their high dielectric constants, high ionic conductivity, and excellent flexibility. However, the cycle life of PVDF-HFP-based SSBs is reduced by severe side reactions at the interface caused by residual DMF solvent decomposition. In this study, La2O3 nanoparticles are used as inorganic fillers to improve the cycling stability of PVDF-HFP/LiFSI/La2O3-40% composite polymer electrolyte (PVDF-HFP/La2O3 CPE). PVDF-HFP/LiFSI solid electrolyte (PVDF-HFP SE) containing 40 wt% La2O3 exhibits the highest ionic conductivity and stable interface chemistry, showing potential for application in SSBs.
