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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Aqueous zinc-halogen batteries are promising for energy storage due to high energy density, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Challenges include low conductivity, polyhalide shuttle, corrosion, and hydrolysis, hindering practical application.
  • Addressing these requires integrated material design and fundamental understanding of halogen redox chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the link between halogen electrochemistry and material design in zinc-halogen batteries.
  • To identify key challenges and summarize recent strategies for improving battery performance.
  • To discuss practical considerations for commercialization and realistic performance evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in zinc-halogen battery research.
  • Analysis of material design strategies for cathode stabilization and electrolyte optimization.
  • Examination of fundamental halogen redox chemistry and its impact on battery performance.

Main Results:

  • Identified critical challenges: cathode stability, management of reactive species, and cell configuration.
  • Summarized key strategies: advanced host materials, complexing agents, catalysts, multi-electron redox, and electrolyte/separator design.
  • Highlighted practical considerations: current collector stability, active halogen ratio, and electrolyte weight/cost.

Conclusions:

  • Bridging fundamental halogen electrochemistry with targeted material engineering is crucial for practical zinc-halogen batteries.
  • Innovative material design and careful consideration of practical factors are essential for commercial viability.
  • Further research focusing on these aspects will accelerate the development of high-performance zinc-halogen energy storage systems.