Research progress on ZnSe and ZnTe anodes for rechargeable batteries

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Energy Storage

Background:

• Transition-metal chalcogenides (TMCs) offer tunable bandgaps for energy applications.
• Zinc chalcogenides (ZnSe, ZnTe) are of increasing interest for electrochemical energy storage due to conductivity and capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a systematic overview of recent advances in ZnSe and ZnTe for energy storage.
• To cover synthesis, electrode design, and applications, particularly in Li/Na/K-ion batteries.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent research on ZnSe, ZnTe, and their hybrids/composites.
• Analysis of synthesis strategies, electrode design, and reaction mechanisms.
• Focus on overcoming challenges like volume change and ion diffusion.

Main Results:

• Compositing, doping, nanostructuring, and electrode design are effective strategies.
• ZnSe and ZnTe exhibit promising performance in advanced Li/Na/K-ion batteries.
• Understanding reaction mechanisms is crucial for development.

Conclusions:

• ZnSe and ZnTe are promising materials for next-generation rechargeable batteries.
• Further research into overcoming existing limitations will enhance their application.
• This overview highlights the potential of these materials for future energy storage solutions.