Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengchi Bai, Zhaodong Huang, Guojin Liang, Rui Yang, Di Liu, Wen Wen, Xu Jin, Chunyi Zhi, Xiaoqi Wang
Summary: Zn-ion batteries are considered as the most promising batteries for large-scale energy storage due to their low cost, high safety, and eco-friendly nature. The use of aqueous electrolytes poses challenges for the Zn anode, but electrolyte additives can effectively address these challenges.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoqiang Ma, Shengli Di, Yuanyuan Wang, Wentao Yuan, Xiuwen Ji, Kaiyue Qiu, Mengyu Liu, Xueyu Nie, Ning Zhang
Summary: This article reports a diluted and hydrous organic electrolyte for highly reversible Zn batteries. The electrolyte, consisting of hydrated Zn(BF4)2 salt and trimethyl phosphate (TMP) solvent, enables compact, dendrite-free, and corrosion-free Zn electrodeposition.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yue-Xian Song, Jiao Wang, Xiao-Bin Zhong, Kai Wang, Yao-Hui Zhang, Han-Tao Liu, Li-Xin Zhang, Jun-Fei Liang, Rui Wen
Summary: This study presents a novel additive design principle to enhance the reversible and dendrite-free zinc anode in aqueous batteries. By introducing Dibenzene-sulfonamide (BBI) into ZnSO4 electrolyte, BBI-derivate is preferentially chemisorbed on Zn surface to protect against corrosion and suppress hydroxide sulfate formation. Furthermore, the decomposition of BBI leads to the in-situ construction of a robust organic-inorganic hybrid solid electrolyte interphase on Zn anode, which regulates the Zn-anode interfacial chemistry to enable uniform Zn deposition. Consequently, the Zn symmetric cells exhibit prolonged cycling lifespan and high capacity. This study provides insights into the additive regulation mechanisms and offers a promising approach to solve the anode nuisance in aqueous metal batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuxiu Liu, Luping Li, Xu Ji, Shuang Cheng
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) with high capacity, low cost, and low working potential are considered as strong competitors and substitutes for lead-acid, nickel-metal hydrogen, nickel-cadmium, and even lithium-ion batteries. Significant progress has been made in recent years, but challenges still remain.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guosheng Duan, Yang Wang, Leilei Sun, Zhean Bao, Bin Luo, Sinan Zheng, Zhizhen Ye, Jingyun Huang, Yingying Lu
Summary: In this study, trace amounts of sodium cyclamate were introduced as an electrolyte additive to overcome the issues of dendrite growth and parasitic reactions in aqueous Zn metal batteries. The atomic-pinning-induced interfacial solvation mechanism successfully eliminated these problems and achieved stable cycling.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chuanhao Nie, Gulian Wang, Dongdong Wang, Mingyue Wang, Xinran Gao, Zhongchao Bai, Nana Wang, Jian Yang, Zheng Xing, Shixue Dou
Summary: Aqueous Zn-ion batteries have gained significant attention as a promising energy storage candidate due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness. However, the cycling stability of Zn metal anodes is a major challenge due to issues such as dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution. Interface engineering strategies, including controllable synthesis of Zn, surface engineering, electrolyte formulation, and separator design, have been developed to address these challenges. This review provides an update on these strategies and discusses future challenges and perspectives for the development of practical AZIBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Doudou Feng, Yucong Jiao, Peiyi Wu
Summary: The parasitic side reaction on the Zn anode has been a major obstacle in developing aqueous Zn-based energy storage systems for power-grid applications. In this study, a polymer additive called PMCNA was used to regulate the Zn deposition environment, leading to effective inhibition of side reactions and dendrite growth. The PMCNA forms a protective layer on the Zn metal surface, repelling water molecules and resisting side reactions. By controlling the interaction between the zwitterionic polymer additive and the Zn anode, a uniform protective layer can be formed, resulting in improved performance of Zn//Zn batteries and Zn-based devices.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
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)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Li, Jiaming Zeng, Hong Yao, Du Yuan, Liping Zhang
Summary: Aqueous zinc ion battery (ZIB) is a promising solution in the post-lithium ion era, but faces fundamental obstacles during Zn stripping/plating. Novel approaches focusing on regulation of electrolyte, construction of Zn anode, and design of surface coating or SEI layer are being developed to improve the cycling stability of ZIB.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuo Jin, Yue Deng, Pengyu Chen, Shifeng Hong, Regina Garcia-Mendez, Arpita Sharma, Nyalaliska W. Utomo, Yiqi Shao, Rong Yang, Lynden A. Archer
Summary: Polymers can spontaneously adsorb onto high-energy substrates from liquid solutions, forming configurationally complex and durable phases with higher durability than expected. Controlling the physical, chemical, and transport properties of these interphases is crucial for advancing energy storage technology. In this study, the interfacial adsorption of oligomeric polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains in different liquid electrolytes was analyzed, revealing an optimum polymer molecular weight of approximately 400 Da for achieving the highest columbic efficiency in both Zn and Li deposition. These findings provide a simple and versatile approach for extending battery lifetime.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanjun Zhang, Zhongyi Huang, Kuan Wu, Fangfang Yu, Ming Zhu, Guanyao Wang, Gang Xu, Minghong Wu, Hua-Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Chao Wu
Summary: Tin sulfide nanosheets as an electrolyte additive can effectively mitigate zinc anode dendrite growth and improve battery performance, providing a new pathway for achieving high-performance zinc metal anodes in aqueous electrolytes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kang Zhao, Guilan Fan, Jiuding Liu, Fangming Liu, Jinhan Li, Xunzhu Zhou, Youxuan Ni, Meng Yu, Ying-Ming Zhang, Hui Su, Qinghua Liu, Fangyi Cheng
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of cyclodextrins (CDs) as electrolyte additives for rechargeable Zn batteries. The addition of alpha-CD improves the stability and kinetics of Zn plating and stripping by adsorbing on the Zn surface and suppressing water-induced side reactions. This finding provides insight into the use of supramolecular macrocycles for enhancing the performance of aqueous battery chemistry.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Liling Lei, Jiahao Dong, Siwen Ke, Shishan Wu, Shuai Yuan
Summary: This review provides an overview of the research efforts on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) employed in zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), including an explanation of the basic concept and existing problems associated with Zn anodes, and a summary of MOF/COF-based materials addressing these challenges. The emphasis is on establishing the relationship between the MOF/COF structure and their electrochemical performance in ZIBs. Challenges and perspectives with MOF/COF-based materials for future aqueous zinc ion energy storage equipment are also put forward.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijun Zhou, Fan Yang, Siqi Zeng, Xingyuan Gao, Xiaoqing Liu, Xianshuo Cao, Peng Yu, Xihong Lu
Summary: Electrochemically depositing Zn onto the Cu-Zn alloy surface can enhance Zn adsorption and promote homogeneous Zn nucleation, leading to highly reversible Zn plating/stripping chemistry. The Cu-Zn alloy's intrinsic inert nature towards the hydrogen evolution reaction and high dezincification potential can effectively mitigate hydrogen evolution and Zn corrosion in aqueous electrolyte. Symmetric cells with CZ-Zn electrodes exhibit outstanding cycling life in both alkaline and neutral electrolytes, surpassing pristine Zn electrodes.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vo Pham Hoang Huy, Luong Trung Hieu, Jaehyun Hur
Summary: Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries have attracted significant interest as potential alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost and high theoretical capacity, but constraints associated with Zn metal anodes have hindered further advancements in this technology. Various strategies have been proposed to overcome the limitations of Zn metal anodes, but a successful solution has not yet been developed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengdie Yan, Chenlu Xu, Yang Sun, Huilin Pan, Hong Li
Summary: The addition of PEO in aqueous electrolytes has been found to improve the cycling stability and Coulombic efficiency of Zn anodes, but the overpotential and long-term stability are significantly influenced by different anions. The choice of salt anions in aqueous electrolytes with PEO additives plays a crucial role in tuning the reaction kinetics and stability of Zn anodes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuesong Zhao, Xuan Zhang, Ning Dong, Mengdie Yan, Fenglin Zhang, Kenji Mochizuki, Huilin Pan
Summary: This study presents an effective approach to improve the reversibility and stability of Zn anodes by regulating the pH environment and limiting H2O activity using advanced acidic electrolytes. The results demonstrate that this method can achieve high coulombic efficiency and smooth Zn deposition, as well as ultra-stable cycling of Zn-V2O5 full cell.
Article
Microbiology
Huiru An, Xiao Liu, Tianhao Wang, Lin Liu, Mengdie Yan, Jing Xu, Tao Wang, Wenping Gong, Zhongyuan Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of endobronchial valves (EBVs) for the treatment of cavities in multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR-PTB) patients. The results showed that EBV implantation led to a reduction in lung cavity size, with a 100% sputum culture conversion rate and a cavity closure rate of 68.8%. Age, disease course, and lung lobe location did not significantly affect the treatment outcome, but the cavity closure rate was higher in women.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yue Shi, Sijia Feng, Mengdie Yan, Shuyan Wei, Kejia Yang, Yue Feng
Summary: This study used Mendelian randomization (MR) to evaluate the causal relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease (CeD). The results showed a bidirectional causal relationship between IBD and CeD, which is slightly different from the findings of previous observational studies.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xuesong Zhao, Ning Dong, Mengdie Yan, Huilin Pan
Summary: A stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is crucial for enhancing the electrochemical performance of aqueous Zn ion batteries. In this study, the decomposition mechanisms of organic Zn salts at the Zn anode-electrolyte interface in zinc triflate-based aqueous electrolytes were regulated and unraveled. By introducing a buffering adsorption layer with an optimal concentration of acetate anions, the decomposition of organic zinc triflate salt on Zn anodes was greatly inhibited, resulting in a stable interface. The proposed insights provide a rational approach to regulate the decomposition pathway of electrolyte components for improved electrochemical performance of aqueous Zn ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengdie Yan, Fanyang Huang, Xuesong Zhao, Fenglin Zhang, Ning Dong, Shuhong Jiao, Ruiguo Cao, Huilin Pan
Summary: This study constructs a topological structure of nano-scale zinc deposition through an in situ electrochemical process in an aqueous electrolyte. The topological electrode structure has the ability to efficiently accommodate microscopic strain and volume variation, significantly improving the reversibility and stability of zinc anodes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ning Dong, Xuesong Zhao, Mengdie Yan, Hong Li, Huilin Pan
Summary: A novel Zn anode structure with porous indium coating layer and polyacrylamide polymer layer is proposed in this study, which significantly enhances the cycling stability and long-term lifespan of Zn batteries through synergistic effects.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canfu Zhang, Binbin Chen, Ziyang Cai, Fenglin Zhang, Renzhi Huang, Mengdie Yan, Yingchun Liu, Huilin Pan
Summary: New research has found that adding multi-functional components to water-in-salt electrolytes can effectively enhance their electrochemical stability, making them more suitable for use in lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Zhenchao Wu, Mengdie Yan, Min Zhang, Nan Wu, Guoyuan Ma, Bingbing Wang, Youbo Fan, Xintong Du, Can Ding, Yi Liu
Summary: The expression of beta 2-microglobulin (β2M) is implicated in the progression of fibrosis in various organs. A retrospective study on COPD patients found that increased levels of β2M in serum were associated with pulmonary fibrosis development, including thickening of the alveolar wall/septum. This research suggests that β2M serum levels may serve as a potential indicator for evaluating lung function and severity of fibrosis in clinical settings and may offer a promising target for future treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.
