Applying Classical, Ab Initio, and Machine-Learning Molecular Dynamics Simulations to the Liquid Electrolyte for Rechargeable Batteries

N Yao, X Chen, ZH Fu, Q Zhang - Chemical Reviews, 2022 - ACS Publications
Rechargeable batteries have become indispensable implements in our daily life and are
considered a promising technology to construct sustainable energy systems in the future …

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 …

All-temperature zinc batteries with high-entropy aqueous electrolyte

C Yang, J **a, C Cui, TP Pollard, J Vatamanu… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Electrification of transportation and rising demand for grid energy storage continue to build
momentum around batteries across the globe. However, the supply chain of Li-ion batteries …

Hydrogen bond network connectivity in the electric double layer dominates the kinetic pH effect in hydrogen electrocatalysis on Pt

P Li, Y Jiang, Y Hu, Y Men, Y Liu, W Cai, S Chen - Nature Catalysis, 2022 - nature.com
The origin of the large kinetic pH effect in hydrogen electrocatalysis, that is, the
approximately two orders of magnitude decrease in reaction kinetics when moving from acid …

Helmholtz Plane Reconfiguration Enables Robust Zinc Metal Anode in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries

T Wu, C Hu, Q Zhang, Z Yang, G **, Y Li… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries are promising for next‐generation energy storage systems.
However, the zinc dendrite growth, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution reaction at the …

Strategies of regulating Zn 2+ solvation structures for dendrite-free and side reaction-suppressed zinc-ion batteries

J Cao, D Zhang, X Zhang, Z Zeng, J Qin… - Energy & Environmental …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
High-safety and low-cost aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are an exceptionally compelling
technology for grid-scale energy storage, whereas the corrosion, hydrogen evolution …

Electrolyte regulation of bio‐inspired zincophilic additive toward high‐performance dendrite‐free aqueous zinc‐ion batteries

Q Gou, H Luo, Q Zhang, J Deng, R Zhao… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries hold attractive potential for large‐scale energy storage devices
owing to their prominent electrochemical performance and high security. Nevertheless, the …

High-voltage liquid electrolytes for Li batteries: progress and perspectives

X Fan, C Wang - Chemical Society Reviews, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Since the advent of the Li ion batteries (LIBs), the energy density has been tripled, mainly
attributed to the increase of the electrode capacities. Now, the capacity of transition metal …

Trace amount of nitrilotriacetate induced electrolyte evolution and textured surface for stable Zn anode

Z Jiao, X Cai, X Wang, Y Li, Z Bie… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The growth of dendrites and the hydrogen evolution reaction pose significant challenges to
the development of Zn metal aqueous batteries as a promising solution for energy storage …

Simultaneous regulation on solvation shell and electrode interface for dendrite‐free Zn ion batteries achieved by a low‐cost glucose additive

P Sun, L Ma, W Zhou, M Qiu, Z Wang… - Angewandte …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Dendrite growth and by‐products in Zn metal aqueous batteries have impeded their
development as promising energy storage devices. We utilize a low‐cost additive, glucose …