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 …

Hydrogel Electrolyte Enabled High‐Performance Flexible Aqueous Zinc Ion Energy Storage Systems toward Wearable Electronics

G Weng, X Yang, Z Wang, Y Xu, R Liu - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
To cater to the swift advance of flexible wearable electronics, there is growing demand for
flexible energy storage system (ESS). Aqueous zinc ion energy storage systems (AZIESSs) …

A recyclable biomass electrolyte towards green zinc-ion batteries

H Lu, J Hu, X Wei, K Zhang, X Xiao, J Zhao… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The operation of traditional aqueous-electrolyte zinc-ion batteries is adversely affected by
the uncontrollable growth of zinc dendrites and the occurrence of side reactions. These …

Polycation‐regulated electrolyte and interfacial electric fields for stable zinc metal batteries

M Peng, X Tang, K Xiao, T Hu, K Yuan… - Angewandte …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Zn metal as one of promising anode materials for aqueous batteries but suffers from
disreputable dendrite growth, grievous hydrogen evolution and corrosion. Here, a polycation …

Nanocellulose‐carboxymethylcellulose electrolyte for stable, high‐rate zinc‐ion batteries

L Xu, T Meng, X Zheng, T Li… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Aqueous Zn ion batteries (ZIBs) are one of the most promising battery chemistries
for grid‐scale renewable energy storage. However, their application is limited by issues …

Reunderstanding aqueous Zn electrochemistry from interfacial specific adsorption of solvation structures

H Yang, D Chen, R Zhao, G Li, H Xu, L Li… - Energy & …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Although sulfate-and sulfonate-based electrolytes have been widely used in the study of
aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), discrepancies in the faradaic reaction kinetics of cation …

Reshaping Zinc Plating/Stripping Behavior by Interfacial Water Bonding for High‐Utilization‐Rate Zinc Batteries

X Yang, Z Zhang, M Wu, ZP Guo… - Advanced Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aqueous zinc batteries have emerged as promising energy storage devices; however,
severe parasitic reactions lead to the exacerbated production of Zn dendrites that decrease …

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) …

Alleviating side reactions on Zn anodes for aqueous batteries by a cell membrane derived phosphorylcholine zwitterionic protective layer

Z Meng, Y Jiao, P Wu - Angewandte Chemie, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aqueous zinc (Zn) ion batteries are attractive for next generation batteries with high safety,
yet their applications are still hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite formation and side …