On Energy Storage Chemistry of Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries: From Cathode to Anode

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have resurged in large-scale energy storage applications due to their intrinsic safety, affordability, competitive electrochemical performance, and environmental friendliness. Extensive efforts have been devoted to exploring high-performance cathodes an...

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Published in:Electrochemical energy reviews 2023-12, Vol.6 (1), Article 33
Main Authors: Chen, Xiujuan, Li, Wei, Reed, David, Li, Xiaolin, Liu, Xingbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Renewable and Green Energy
Review Article
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Summary:Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have resurged in large-scale energy storage applications due to their intrinsic safety, affordability, competitive electrochemical performance, and environmental friendliness. Extensive efforts have been devoted to exploring high-performance cathodes and stable anodes. However, many fundamental issues still hinder the development of aqueous ZIBs. Here, we critically review and assess the energy storage chemistries of aqueous ZIBs for both cathodes and anodes. First, this review presents a comprehensive understanding of the cathode charge storage chemistry, probes the existing deficiencies in mechanism verification, and analyzes contradictions between the experimental results and proposed mechanisms. Then, a detailed summary of the representative cathode materials and corresponding comparative discussion is provided with typical cases encompassing structural features, electrochemical properties, existing drawbacks, and feasible remedies. Subsequently, the fundamental chemical properties, remaining challenges, and improvement strategies of both Zn metal and non-Zn anodes are presented to thoroughly explore the energy storage chemistry of ZIBs and pursue the development of high-performance ZIBs. Furthermore, the progress of mechanistic characterization techniques and theoretical simulation methods used for ZIBs is timely reviewed. Finally, we provide our perspectives, critical analysis, and insights on the remaining challenges and future directions for development of aqueous ZIBs. Graphical Abstract
ISSN:2520-8489
2520-8136
DOI:10.1007/s41918-023-00194-6