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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (ARZBs) offer cost-effectiveness, safety, and longevity.
  • Poor low-temperature performance due to limited ion conductivity and interfacial redox kinetics hinders ARZB applications in cold environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review electrolyte modulation strategies for enabling low-temperature operation in ARZBs.
  • To provide insights into the fundamental challenges of low-temperature performance in ARZBs.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of electrolyte modulation techniques including anion/concentration regulation, co-solvent/additive introduction, anti-freezing hydrogels, and eutectic mixtures.
  • Examination of the liquid-solid phase transition of water at low temperatures and its impact on battery performance.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors contributing to inferior performance of ARZBs at low temperatures.
  • Detailed recent advancements in various electrolyte modulation strategies for low-temperature ARZBs.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolyte engineering is crucial for overcoming low-temperature limitations in ARZBs.
  • Recommends design principles for advanced electrolytes and outlines future research directions for high-performance low-temperature ARZBs.