Insights on artificial interphases of Zn and electrolyte: protection mechanisms, constructing techniques, applicability, and prospective

J Yang, R Zhao, Y Wang, Z Hu, Y Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) with metallic Zn anodes have emerged as promising
candidates for large‐scale energy storage systems due to their inherent safety and …

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 …

Hydrotropic solubilization of zinc acetates for sustainable aqueous battery electrolytes

D Dong, T Wang, Y Sun, J Fan, YC Lu - Nature Sustainability, 2023‏ - nature.com
Among the more sustainable battery chemistries, the aqueous zinc system is receiving
renewed interest. To accelerate the practical applications of this promising technology, an …

Boosting the kinetics and stability of Zn anodes in aqueous electrolytes with supramolecular cyclodextrin additives

K Zhao, G Fan, J Liu, F Liu, J Li, X Zhou… - Journal of the …, 2022‏ - ACS Publications
The hydrophobic internal cavity and hydrophilic external surface of cyclodextrins (CDs)
render promising electrochemical applications. Here, we report a comparative and …

Triple‐function electrolyte regulation toward advanced aqueous Zn‐ion batteries

J Hao, L Yuan, Y Zhu, M Jaroniec… - Advanced Materials, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
The poor Zn reversibility has been criticized for limiting applications of aqueous Zn‐ion
batteries (ZIBs); however, its behavior in aqueous media is not fully uncovered yet. Here, this …

Preferred planar crystal growth and uniform solid electrolyte interfaces enabled by anion receptors for stable aqueous Zn batteries

X Wang, Y Ying, X Li, S Chen, G Gao… - Energy & …, 2023‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Despite the intrinsic safety, abundant resource and low cost of Zn anodes and aqueous
electrolytes, the implementation of rechargeable aqueous Zn batteries is still hampered by …

Nano-scaled hydrophobic confinement of aqueous electrolyte by a nonionic amphiphilic polymer for long-lasting and wide-temperature Zn-based energy storage

B Niu, Z Li, D Luo, X Ma, Q Yang, YE Liu… - Energy & …, 2023‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Aqueous Zn-ion devices comprising a Zn-metal anode constitute an emerging class of next-
generation energy storage devices with the growing demand for renewable energies. Over …

From room temperature to harsh temperature applications: Fundamentals and perspectives on electrolytes in zinc metal batteries

S Liu, R Zhang, J Mao, Y Zhao, Q Cai, Z Guo - Science advances, 2022‏ - science.org
As one of the most competitive candidates for the next-generation energy storage systems,
the emerging rechargeable zinc metal battery (ZMB) is inevitably influenced by beyond …

Zinc anode for mild aqueous zinc-ion batteries: challenges, strategies, and perspectives

J Yang, B Yin, Y Sun, H Pan, W Sun, B Jia, S Zhang… - Nano-micro letters, 2022‏ - Springer
The rapid advance of mild aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) is driving the development of
the energy storage system market. But the thorny issues of Zn anodes, mainly including …

Achieving stable zinc metal anode via polyaniline interface regulation of Zn ion flux and desolvation

B Li, S Liu, Y Geng, C Mao, L Dai… - Advanced Functional …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries feature high safety, low cost, and relatively high energy density;
however, their cycle life is hindered by severe Zn dendrite formation and water‐induced …