Challenges and perspectives of hydrogen evolution-free aqueous Zn-Ion batteries

J Chen, W Zhao, J Jiang, X Zhao, S Zheng, Z Pan… - Energy Storage …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) featuring the advantages of high safety, low
cost, environmental friendliness, and satisfactory energy density have been considered as …

Comprehensive review of electrolyte modification strategies for stabilizing Zn metal anodes

Y Liang, M Qiu, P Sun, W Mai - Advanced Functional Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In response to the need of sustainable development, there is an increasing demand for
electrical energy storage, leading to a stimulated pursuit of advanced batteries. Aqueous …

Interfacial molecule engineering for reversible Zn electrochemistry

TC Li, C Lin, M Luo, P Wang, DS Li, S Li… - ACS Energy …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The unstable Zn interface caused by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions
greatly impedes the deployment of aqueous Zn metal batteries. Herein, an efficient …

Tailoring grain boundary stability of zinc-titanium alloy for long-lasting aqueous zinc batteries

Y Zhao, S Guo, M Chen, B Lu, X Zhang, S Liang… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The detrimental parasitic reactions and uncontrolled deposition behavior derived from
inherently unstable interface have largely impeded the practical application of aqueous zinc …

Low‐cost multi‐function electrolyte additive enabling highly stable interfacial chemical environment for highly reversible aqueous zinc ion batteries

Z Liu, R Wang, Y Gao, S Zhang, J Wan… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The practicality of aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) for large‐scale energy storage is
hindered by challenges associated with zinc anodes. In this study, a low‐cost and multi …

Synchronous dual electrolyte additive sustains Zn metal anode with 5600 h lifespan

X Yang, W Li, Z Chen, M Tian, J Peng… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Despite conspicuous merits of Zn metal anodes, the commercialization is still handicapped
by rampant dendrite formation and notorious side reaction. Manipulating the nucleation …

Suppressing Rampant and Vertical Deposition of Cathode Intermediate Product via PH Regulation Toward Large‐Capacity and High‐Durability Zn//MnO2 Batteries

M Chen, M Yang, X Han, J Chen, P Zhang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Despite great prospects, Zn//MnO2 batteries suffer from rampant and vertical
deposition of zinc sulfate hydroxide (ZSH) at the cathode surface, which leads to a …

Mitigating the interfacial concentration gradient by negatively charged quantum dots toward dendrite-free Zn anodes

F Wang, H Lu, H Zhu, L Wang, Z Chen, C Yang… - Energy Storage …, 2023 - Elsevier
Aqueous zinc (Zn) batteries have shown great promise in energy storage systems as an
intrinsically safe battery configuration. However, Zn dendrite and side reactions may impede …

A Nature‐Inspired Separator with Water‐Confined and Kinetics‐Boosted Effects for Sustainable and High‐Utilization Zn Metal Batteries

H Qin, W Chen, W Kuang, N Hu, X Zhang, H Weng… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Uncontrollable dendrite growth and sluggish ion‐transport kinetics are considered as the
main obstacles for the further development of high‐performance aqueous zinc ion batteries …

Weakly solvating effect spawning reliable interfacial chemistry for aqueous Zn/Na hybrid batteries

Y Yang, G Qu, H Wei, Z Wei, C Liu, Y Lin… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The insufficient exploration of the interfacial chemistry of Zn anodes and electrolytes in an
aqueous environment restricts the application potential of aqueous Zn batteries (AZBs) …