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Anode optimization strategies for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Yiyang Zhang1,2, Xiaobo Zheng3, Nana Wang1
1Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way North Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia yunxiao@uow.edu.au.
Chemical Science
|December 22, 2022
Summary
Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) face anode challenges like dendrites and corrosion. This review analyzes failure mechanisms and strategies for electrolyte, surface, and host modifications to advance ZIB anode development.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) offer safe, eco-friendly, and abundant energy storage solutions.
- Current ZIB anodes suffer from dendrite formation, corrosion, passivation, and hydrogen evolution, hindering performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an in-depth analysis of zinc anode failure modes in ZIBs.
- To review and categorize current strategies for improving zinc anode stability and performance.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of zinc anode issues in ZIBs.
- Analysis of failure mechanisms including dendrite growth and parasitic reactions.
- Categorization of modification strategies targeting electrolyte, anode surface, and anode host.
Main Results:
- Identified key failure types and mechanisms of zinc anodes in aqueous electrolytes.
- Summarized modification strategies focusing on electrolyte optimization, surface passivation, and host material design.
- Highlighted the interconnectedness of anode and electrolyte in ZIB performance.
Conclusions:
- Addressing dendrite formation, corrosion, and parasitic reactions is crucial for ZIB anode advancement.
- Multi-faceted strategies involving electrolyte engineering, surface modification, and host structures are essential.
- This review provides a roadmap for future research and development of high-performance ZIB anodes.
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