Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)have gained attention as promising candidates for nextgeneration large-scale energy storage systems due to their advantages of improved safety,environmental sustainability,...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)have gained attention as promising candidates for nextgeneration large-scale energy storage systems due to their advantages of improved safety,environmental sustainability,and low cost.However,the zinc metal anode in aqueous ZIBs faces critical challenges,including dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution reactions,and corrosion,which severely compromise Coulombic efficiency and cycling stability,hindering their broader adoption.This review first explores the fundamental mechanisms underlying these challenges and then examines current strategies to address them,focusing on structural design,surface modifications,electrolyte optimization,and alloying treatments.Finally,potential future directions are discussed,outlining a pathway toward achieving high-performance aqueous ZIBs.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22275114)Science and Technology Planning Project of Shenzhen Municipality(Grant No.WDZC20220817160017003)+2 种基金Cross-Disciplinary Research Fund of Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School(SIGS),Tsinghua University(Grant No.JC2022003)Overseas Research Cooperation Fund Research Plan of Tsinghua SIGS(Grant No.HW2023006)Scientific Research Startup Fund of SIGS,Tsinghua University(Grant Nos.QD2021027C and QD2023001C).
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)have gained attention as promising candidates for nextgeneration large-scale energy storage systems due to their advantages of improved safety,environmental sustainability,and low cost.However,the zinc metal anode in aqueous ZIBs faces critical challenges,including dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution reactions,and corrosion,which severely compromise Coulombic efficiency and cycling stability,hindering their broader adoption.This review first explores the fundamental mechanisms underlying these challenges and then examines current strategies to address them,focusing on structural design,surface modifications,electrolyte optimization,and alloying treatments.Finally,potential future directions are discussed,outlining a pathway toward achieving high-performance aqueous ZIBs.
