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Microstructural Engineering of Cathode Materials for Advanced Zinc-Ion Aqueous Batteries
Mei Er Pam1,2, Dong Yan1, Juezhi Yu1
1Pillar of Engineering Product Development Singapore University of Technology and Design 8 Somapah Road Singapore 487372 Singapore.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|January 13, 2021
Summary
Microstructure engineering enhances cathode materials for zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), improving working potential and stability. This research reviews strategies like defect and morphology control for better ZIB performance.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) offer low cost, high safety, and abundant resources.
- Challenges remain in developing ZIB cathode materials with high potential, activity, and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in microstructure engineering for ZIB cathode materials.
- To explore how microstructure modifications impact Zn2+ storage performance.
Main Methods:
- Focus on composition and crystal structure selection.
- Investigate crystal defect engineering and interlayer engineering.
- Examine morphology design for cathode materials.
Main Results:
- Microstructure engineering effectively modulates physical properties of cathode materials.
- Optimized microstructures boost electrochemical performance and structural stability of ZIBs.
Conclusions:
- Microstructure engineering is crucial for advancing ZIB cathode materials.
- Future research should address remaining challenges in this field for improved energy storage.
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