scholarly journals Hybrid Aqueous/Organic Electrolytes Enable the High-Performance Zn-Ion Batteries

Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian-Qiu Huang ◽  
Xuyun Guo ◽  
Xiuyi Lin ◽  
Ye Zhu ◽  
Biao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Aqueous Electrolyte ◽  
Morphological Evolution ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Capacity Fading ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Organic Hybrid

Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) are considered as one of the most promising systems for large-scale energy storage due to their merits of low cost, environmental friendliness, and high safety. The utilization of aqueous electrolyte also brings about some problems such as low energy density, fast self-discharge, and capacity fading associated with the dissolution of metals in water. To combat the issues, we utilize a freestanding vanadium oxide hydrate/carbon nanotube (V2O5·nH2O/CNT) film as the cathode and probe the performance in aqueous/organic hybrid electrolytes. The corresponding structural and morphological evolution of both V2O5·nH2O/CNT cathode and Zn anode in different electrolytes is explored. The integrity of electrodes and the suppression of zinc dendrites during cycles are largely improved in the hybrid electrolytes. Accordingly, the battery in hybrid electrolyte exhibits high capacities of 549 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 after 100 cycles and 282 mAh g-1 at 4 A g-1 after 1000 cycles, demonstrating an excellent energy density of 102 Wh kg-1 at a high power of 1500 W kg-1 based on the cathode.

scholarly journals High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries Realized by MOF Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuechao Pu ◽  
Baozheng Jiang ◽  
Xianli Wang ◽  
Wenbao Liu ◽  
Liubing Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Capacity Fading

AbstractRechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have been gaining increasing interest for large-scale energy storage applications due to their high safety, good rate capability, and low cost. However, the further development of ZIBs is impeded by two main challenges: Currently reported cathode materials usually suffer from rapid capacity fading or high toxicity, and meanwhile, unstable zinc stripping/plating on Zn anode seriously shortens the cycling life of ZIBs. In this paper, metal–organic framework (MOF) materials are proposed to simultaneously address these issues and realize high-performance ZIBs with Mn(BTC) MOF cathodes and ZIF-8-coated Zn (ZIF-8@Zn) anodes. Various MOF materials were synthesized, and Mn(BTC) MOF was found to exhibit the best Zn2+-storage ability with a capacity of 112 mAh g−1. Zn2+ storage mechanism of the Mn(BTC) was carefully studied. Besides, ZIF-8@Zn anodes were prepared by coating ZIF-8 MOF material on Zn foils. Unique porous structure of the ZIF-8 coating guided uniform Zn stripping/plating on the surface of Zn anodes. As a result, the ZIF-8@Zn anodes exhibited stable Zn stripping/plating behaviors, with 8 times longer cycle life than bare Zn foils. Based on the above, high-performance aqueous ZIBs were constructed using the Mn(BTC) cathodes and the ZIF-8@Zn anodes, which displayed an excellent long-cycling stability without obvious capacity fading after 900 charge/discharge cycles. This work provides a new opportunity for high-performance energy storage system.

A High-Performance Free-Standing Zn Anode for Flexible Zinc-Ion Batteries

Nanoscale ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenxi Gao ◽  
Jiawei Wang ◽  
Yuan Huang ◽  
Zixuan Li ◽  
Jiyan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Energy Device ◽  
Zn Anode ◽  
Significant Attention

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted significant attention owing to their high safety, high energy density, and low cost. ZIBs have been studied as a potential energy device for portable and...

Recent progress in zinc-based redox flow batteries: a review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guixiang Wang ◽  
Haitao Zou ◽  
Xiaobo Zhu ◽  
Mei Ding ◽  
Chuankun Jia
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ion Selectivity ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Membrane Materials ◽  
Redox Flow Batteries ◽  
Flow Batteries

Abstract Zinc-based redox flow batteries (ZRFBs) have been considered as ones of the most promising large-scale energy storage technologies owing to their low cost, high safety, and environmental friendliness. However, their commercial application is still hindered by a few key problems. First, the hydrogen evolution and zinc dendrite formation cause poor cycling life, of which needs to ameliorated or overcome by finding suitable anolytes. Second, the stability and energy density of catholytes are unsatisfactory due to oxidation, corrosion, and low electrolyte concentration. Meanwhile, highly catalytic electrode materials remain to be explored and the ion selectivity and cost efficiency of membrane materials demands further improvement. In this review, we summarize different types of ZRFBs according to their electrolyte environments including ZRFBs using neutral, acidic, and alkaline electrolytes, then highlight the advances of key materials including electrode and membrane materials for ZRFBs, and finally discuss the challenges and perspectives for the future development of high-performance ZRFBs.

A Low-Cost and High-Purity Porous Carbon Spheres Based on Starch Gel Toward High-Performance Supercapacitors

NANO ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2050147
Author(s):  
Wen-Tong Yang ◽  
Hao-Yang Xie ◽  
Min-Peng Li ◽  
Rong-Rong Han ◽  
Chun Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
High Purity ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Aqueous Electrolyte ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Liquid Electrolyte ◽  
Carbon Spheres ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Porous Carbon Spheres

The development of low-cost, high-purity and high-performance porous carbon is of great significance for promoting the commercial application of supercapacitors. In this paper, porous carbon spheres (PCSs) with excellent electrochemical performance were obtained by carbonization and activation of starch gel spheres as precursor which is prepared by microemulsion process. The obtained PCSs exhibit both microporous and mesoporous structure, showing a large specific surface area of 1117.0 m2 g[Formula: see text] and exhibiting a high specific capacitance of 221.3 F g[Formula: see text]at a current density of 0.5 A g[Formula: see text] in aqueous electrolyte (and still displays capacity of 146.0 F g[Formula: see text] in ion liquid electrolyte). The PCSs//PCSs symmetric supercapacitor (SSC) based on aqueous electrolyte exhibits an energy density of 10.9 Wh kg[Formula: see text] at a power density of 300.0 W kg[Formula: see text], whereas that based on ion liquid electrolyte achieves a high energy density of 29.0 Wh kg[Formula: see text] at 650.0 W kg[Formula: see text]. The study provides a new idea to develop low-cost, high-purity and high-performance porous carbon materials for supercapacitors.

Mn2O3/Al2O3 cathode material derived from a metal–organic framework with enhanced cycling performance for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 711-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Gou ◽  
Ke-Liang Mou ◽  
Xiao-Yong Fan ◽  
Ming-Juan Zhao ◽  
Yue Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Cathode Material ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Metal Organic

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are considered to be potential candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high capacity, low cost, high safety and environmental friendliness.

Progress and perspective of aqueous zinc-ion battery

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (05) ◽  
pp. 1930003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nengyan Ma ◽  
Peijun Wu ◽  
Yixue Wu ◽  
Donghao Jiang ◽  
Gangtie Lei
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Aqueous Electrolyte ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Materials Engineering ◽  
Battery Technology ◽  
Energy And Power Density

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) as a new battery technology have received great attention due to the high energy and power density, low cost, high safety and environmental friendliness. However, their practical deployment has been restricted by some serious issues such as corrosion of zinc metal anode in aqueous electrolyte, undesired growth of zinc dendrites, and hydrogen evolution from the water splitting. Therefore, tremendous efforts have been devoted to mitigate these issues and significant progresses have been achieved. In this paper, we review some key recent progresses of aqueous ZIBs, focusing on materials engineering strategies that are able to address the major challenges. Moreover, we provide rational perspectives on the future development of ZIBs.

Electrochemical transformation reaction of Cu–MnO in aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries for high performance and long cycle life

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (34) ◽  
pp. 17595-17607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fekadu Wubatu Fenta ◽  
Bizualem Wakuma Olbasa ◽  
Meng-Che Tsai ◽  
Misganaw Adigo Weret ◽  
Tilahun Awoke Zegeye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Long Cycle Life ◽  
Transformation Reaction ◽  
Energy Storage Applications

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are emerging as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage applications due to their safety and environmental friendliness.

Zn2+-intercalated V2O5·nH2O derived from V2CTX MXene for hyper-stable zinc-ion storage

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Zhu ◽  
Wenjie Wang ◽  
Ziyi Cao ◽  
Shang-Peng Gao ◽  
Mason OliverLam Chee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Ion Storage ◽  
Stable Performance

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are considered as desirable large-scale energy storage systems because of their environmental friendliness and low cost. However, the development of ZIBs with stable performance still faces...

An Effective Sulfur Conversion Catalyst based on MnCo2O4.5 Modified Graphitized Carbon Nitride Nanosheet for High-Performance Li-S batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenhao Sun ◽  
Yi-Chun Lu ◽  
Yaqin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Specific Energy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Graphitized Carbon ◽  
Specific Energy Density ◽  
Practical Development ◽  
Conversion Catalyst ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries promise high theoretical specific energy density (2600 Wh kg-1), low cost and eco-friendliness. However, their practical development is limited by the shuttle of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and...

Electrochemically induced structural reconstruction in promoting Zn storage performances of CaMn3O6 cathode for superior long life aqueous Zn-ion battery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
peisheng guo ◽  
gongzheng yang ◽  
Chengxin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Long Life

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have been regarded as alternative and promising large-scale energy storage systems due to their low cost, convenient manufacturing processes, and high safety. However, their development was...

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