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Chemistry, Physical
Yanan Zhang, Jiangbo Wang, Mensah Alfred, Pengfei Lv, Fenglin Huang, Yibing Cai, Hui Qiao, Qufu Wei
Summary: This article provides a systematic summary of the recent advances in micro-nanofiber-derived functional materials for zinc-air batteries (ZABs), highlighting their roles in accelerating charge and discharge reactions, increasing service life, and enhancing flexibility.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianyu Zhu, Yanying Lu, Kevin Huang, Chuanbing Tang
Summary: Solid-electrolyte-based rechargeable metal-ion batteries show great potential, and SME-based Zn-metal alkaline batteries significantly improve cycling performance by suppressing electrolyte depletion and anode passivation under harsh testing conditions.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kee Wah Leong, Yifei Wang, Meng Ni, Wending Pan, Shijing Luo, Dennis Y. C. Leung
Summary: Rechargeable zinc-air batteries have great potential for energy storage and electronics industry, but are hindered by challenges like parasitic reactions and slow oxygen redox kinetics. Through material redesign and new technologies, researchers have made progress in improving the performance and lifespan of these batteries.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoyang Chen, Wenqiong Li, Xing Yang, Chujun Ke, Hanxue Chen, Qingyu Li, Jiaming Guo, Yun He, Zeping Guo, Xiaoguang Liang
Summary: Flexible and rechargeable zinc-air batteries have a promising future in wearable electronic devices. A novel near-neutral gel polymer electrolyte composite has been designed, which can retain water and provide high ionic conductivity. The assembled batteries show a long cycle lifespan and excellent performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Sun, Verena Kupers, Fei Wang, Peter Bieker, Martin Winter
Summary: This study demonstrates a non-alkaline zinc acetate electrolyte for long-term operation of electrically rechargeable zinc-air batteries without special cell engineering. The reversible formation/decomposition of zinc hydroxyacetate dihydrate is revealed using various electrochemical and analytical techniques. The carbon-based air cathode is modified to enhance its hydrophilic surface and improve energy efficiency. This work provides new insight into effective electrolyte design for long-term operation of zinc-air batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jianhang Huang, Xuan Qiu, Nan Wang, Yonggang Wang
Summary: The development of zinc batteries is booming due to the increasing demand for large-scale energy storage systems to integrate renewable energy into the power grid. However, commercialization of aqueous zinc batteries still faces challenges such as parasitic reactions, zinc dendrite formation, and cathode material dissolution. Understanding the Zn2+ storage mechanism and challenges of electrode materials and aqueous electrolytes, as well as actively discussing solutions for commercialization, are the key points of current research.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xian-Wei Lv, Zhongli Wang, Zhuangzhuang Lai, Yuping Liu, Tianyi Ma, Jianxin Geng, Zhong-Yong Yuan
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of recent progress and strategies in the development of rechargeable zinc-air batteries (Re-ZABs). It highlights various approaches to overcome challenges such as zinc dendrites, non-portability, and low cycle performance, and offers insights for future research directions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sangwoo Kim, Ji-Won Jung, DongHoon Song, Su-Ho Cho, Jiyeon Kim, Jun Kyu Kim, DongHwan Oh, Hainan Sun, EunAe Cho, Il-Doo Kim, WooChul Jung
Summary: The lack of bifunctional features of perovskite oxide for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) limits its use as a cathode catalyst for rechargeable Zn-air batteries (ZABs). In this study, cobalt-based nanoparticle decorated Sr0.95Nb0.1Co0.7Fe0.2O3-delta (S0.95NCF) is presented as a novel air-electrode catalyst, achieving significantly enhanced activity for OER and ORR. The newly designed catalyst also exhibits remarkable charge/discharge durability, making it a promising candidate for ZABs cathode.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Quanchao Zhang, Xiaorui Liu, Xiangbo Zhu, Yizao Wan, Cheng Zhong
Summary: Rechargeable aqueous zinc-based batteries have gained attention for their high capacity, eco-friendly nature, and cost effectiveness. However, challenges remain for the commercialization of these batteries, particularly in regard to the limited reversibility of the zinc electrode. Dendrite growth, electrode passivation, shape change, and side reactions significantly impact battery performance and are related to the interfacial properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gang Ni, Guoyin Zou, Mengmeng Sun, Fei Xu, Zhiqiu Pan, Fuhu Cao, Chenggang Zhou
Summary: Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (RZIBs) are considered as a promising alternative energy storage technology, offering high operating voltage and energy density through the use of organic electrolytes. This study investigates the electrochemical properties of zinc trifluoroacetate (Zn(TFA)2) as a competitive zinc salt in nonaqueous electrolytes. The results show that Zn(TFA)2 has high solubility in organic solvents, wide electrochemical stability window, and good compatibility with the Zn metal anode. Batteries using Zn(TFA)2 electrolyte exhibit high specific energy density and excellent cyclic stability. Overall, Zn(TFA)2 is a promising candidate for nonaqueous RZIBs applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vivek Verma, R. Moesha Chan, Li Jia Yang, Sonal Kumar, Suchinda Sattayaporn, Rodney Chua, Yi Cai, Pinit Kidkhunthod, William Manalastas, Madhavi Srinivasan
Summary: Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries using ethylene glycol as the primary solvent show improved performance with expanded voltage stability windows, prolonged zinc stripping/plating stability, and increased cathode capacity retention compared to water-based counterparts. By investigating salt-solvent interactions at a molecular level, researchers provide insights into how chelation ability of ethylene glycol ligands reduces parasitic reactions and enhances electrochemical performances, offering guidelines for robust multivalent-ion battery systems.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan Liu, Xu Zhang, Shiman He, Di He, Yang Shang, Haijun Yu
Summary: This review investigates the application of molten salt methodology in the synthesis of high-performance electrodes and electrolytes. The molten salt synthesis methods show unique advantages in adjusting the crystal structure and performance of electrode materials, and are expected to promote the development of rechargeable batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Guo, Liqun Kang, Xuekun Lu, Siyu Zhao, Jianwei Li, Paul R. Shearing, Ryan Wang, Dan J. L. Brett, Guanjie He, Guoliang Chai, Ivan P. Parkin
Summary: The focus of the study is to develop an air-cathode directly generated from carbon paper substrate without additional electrocatalysts, which exhibits excellent performance in zinc-air batteries; after activation, the maximum power density and electro-chemical surface area of the cathode are significantly increased; this new method shows good stability and cost-effectiveness.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Duan Bin, Yanyan Du, Beibei Yang, Hongbin Lu, Yao Liu, Yongyao Xia
Summary: This review presents the recent advances in the Zn2+ storage mechanisms and electrolyte optimization of phosphate-based cathodes for aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries (ARZBs), with a focus on vanadium/iron-based phosphates and their derivatives. The design strategies for both electrode materials and compatible electrolytes are also elaborated to improve the energy density and extend the cycling life of aqueous Zn/polyanion batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Niklas Borchers, Simon Clark, Birger Horstmann, Kaushik Jayasayee, Mari Juel, Philippe Stevens
Summary: The demand for high-performance, affordable, and safe energy storage solutions is increasing, particularly with the incorporation of fluctuating electricity sources in the electric grid. Zinc batteries are considered particularly environmentally friendly due to their use of abundant raw materials and ease of recyclability, as well as their high energy densities.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)