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Understanding the Electrical Mechanisms in Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries: From Electrostatic Interactions to Electric Field Regulation

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fundamentals and perspectives of electrolyte additives for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Shan Guo et al.

Summary: Electrolyte additive is a key technology in energy storage, especially for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, but there is a lack of systematic research on its features and mechanisms. A comprehensive review on commonly used zinc-ion electrolyte additives is essential for further improvements in this field.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Patternable and In Situ Formed Polymeric Zinc Blanket for a Reversible Zinc Anode in a Skin-Mountable Microbattery

Minshen Zhu et al.

Summary: The study presents a technique using a polyimide coating to solve the capacity loss issue of zinc anodes in an acid electrolyte. The polyimide coordinates with zinc ions to build a zinc blanket, reducing the concentration gradient at the electrode/electrolyte interface for fast kinetics and low plating/stripping overpotential.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Energy Storage and Electrocaloric Cooling Performance of Advanced Dielectrics

Yalong Zhang et al.

Summary: Dielectric capacitors are crucial for electronic components in pulse power systems, electric vehicles, and defense technology. Ferroelectric materials, as special dielectric materials, show great potential in energy storage and polarization, with high breakdown strength and storage density.

MOLECULES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Strategies for the Stabilization of Zn Metal Anodes for Zn-Ion Batteries

Zhehan Yi et al.

Summary: Zinc-ion batteries are considered promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to their high safety, resource availability, and environmental friendliness. However, the instability of the Zn metal anode has hindered their reliable deployment, and efforts have been made to overcome this through electrode structure design, interface modification, and electrolyte/separator optimization. Understanding and categorizing these strategies based on their intrinsic mechanisms are important for the development of novel Zn metal anodes for ZIBs.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Unveiling the Origin of Alloy-Seeded and Nondendritic Growth of Zn for Rechargeable Aqueous Zn Batteries

Yamin Zhang et al.

Summary: Rechargeable aqueous zinc anodes are attracting attention for their safety, low cost, and high theoretical volumetric capacity. Zinc anodes in aqueous electrolytes often suffer from dendritic metal deposition, with the regulation of Zn using Zn-alloying metals as a reported solution. By introducing Ag on Zn anodes, uniform Zn deposition was achieved, leading to improved cycling performance. This alloy-seeding design principle could potentially enhance the rechargeability of other metal anodes.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Alleviation of Dendrite Formation on Zinc Anodes via Electrolyte Additives

Xiaoxia Guo et al.

Summary: The study found that adding lithium chloride to the electrolyte can effectively suppress the formation of dendrites on the zinc anode, improving the stability and safety of the battery.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Toward Practical High-Areal-Capacity Aqueous Zinc-Metal Batteries: Quantifying Hydrogen Evolution and a Solid-Ion Conductor for Stable Zinc Anodes

Longtao Ma et al.

Summary: By using a ZnF2 solid ion conductor to isolate Zn metal, the hydrogen evolution in Zn metal batteries has been significantly reduced, leading to improved performance and stability of the batteries.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Communication-Cross-Linked Anionic Polymer Coating Prepared by UV and Thermal Curing for Long-Life LithiumSulfur Battery

Natsuki Nakamura et al.

Summary: An anionic polymer coating produced by ultraviolet curing and thermosetting was investigated as a method to suppress polysulfide dissolution in lithium-sulfur batteries. The polymer coating was effective in suppressing polysulfide dissolution, resulting in good discharge capacities and capacity retention rates in cycle testing.

JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Comprehensive Analyses of Aqueous Zn Metal Batteries: Characterization Methods, Simulations, and Theoretical Calculations

Long Zhang et al.

Summary: Analytical techniques for studying aqueous zinc metal batteries include characterization methods, simulations, and theoretical calculations, providing a comprehensive toolbox for further research. The comprehensive analyses can explore battery failure mechanisms in depth and guide research while predicting future directions.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

How Does External Pressure Shape Li Dendrites in Li Metal Batteries?

Xin Shen et al.

Summary: External pressure has a significant impact on the morphology and performance of Li metal batteries, affecting the electroplating reactions and the shape of dendrites. A phase diagram of routine electrolytes under various external pressures has been established, providing rational guidance for designing pressure management systems in batteries.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Stratified Zinc-Binding Strategy toward Prolonged Cycling and Flexibility of Aqueous Fibrous Zinc Metal Batteries

Zhaoxi Shen et al.

Summary: In this study, the stability of aqueous fibrous zinc metal batteries (AFZMB) was enhanced by fabricating an innovative stratified deposition framework (SDF) anode, which improved cycling life and greatly reduced dendrite puncture. The SDF/AFZMB showed a long cycling life of 2000 cycles with 89.0% capacity retention at 5C, demonstrating potential for future wearable electronics applications.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Regulating Zn Deposition via an Artificial Solid-Electrolyte Interface with Aligned Dipoles for Long Life Zn Anode

Kai Wu et al.

Summary: The research suggests that the engineered BaTiO3 artificial solid-electrolyte interface helps regulate zinc deposition, leading to even zinc stripping/plating and limited zinc dendrite growth. This technology not only enhances the cycling stability of the battery, but also achieves nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency at 2 A g(-1).

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Simultaneously Regulating Uniform Zn2+ Flux and Electron Conduction by MOF/rGO Interlayers for High-Performance Zn Anodes

Ziqi Wang et al.

Summary: This study presents a Janus separator based on a Zn-ion conductive metal-organic framework (MOF) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), which can simultaneously regulate uniform Zn2+ flux and electron conduction during battery operation, effectively improving the stability and corrosion issues of Zn anodes.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Insights on Flexible Zinc-Ion Batteries from Lab Research to Commercialization

Haobo Dong et al.

Summary: The latest progress in polymer electrolytes for flexible ZIBs, particularly hydrogel electrolytes, is summarized in the article, along with discussions on relevant challenges, device configurations, and life cycle analysis. It is noted that most current polymer electrolytes emphasize electrochemical performance, with little consideration for mechanical behavior and interactions with electrode materials. Strategies to combine softness and strength, as well as the introduction of a ranking index to evaluate both electrochemical and mechanical properties, are discussed.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Modulating Zn deposition via ceramic-cellulose separator with interfacial polarization effect for durable zinc anode

Jin Cao et al.

Summary: A cellulose nanofibers-ZrO2 composite separator (ZC) has been developed to stabilize the zinc anode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, enabling excellent ionic conductivity and high Zn2+ transfer number. The ZrO2 particles with high dielectric constant offer a directional electric field to regulate uniform zinc deposition, accelerate Zn2+ ions diffusion kinetics, and repel anions, resulting in dendrite-free plating/stripping behavior, high Coulombic efficiency and exceptional cyclability for the zinc anode.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Building Ohmic Contact Interfaces toward Ultrastable Zn Metal Anodes

Huanyan Liu et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates a universal Zn-metal oxide Ohmic contact interface model for enhancing the reversibility of Zn plating/stripping, effectively suppressing dendrite growth and side reactions. The CeO2-modified Zn anode shows ultrastable durability and improved Coulombic efficiency, with potential applications in other metal battery anodes.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Redistributing Zn-ion flux by interlayer ion channels in Mg-Al layered double hydroxide-based artificial solid electrolyte interface for ultra-stable and dendrite-free Zn metal anodes

Yang Yang et al.

Summary: Proposing an Mg-Al layered double hydroxide-based artificial solid electrolyte interface (SEI) with Zn-ion diffusion channels successfully addresses the long-standing issues of zinc-ion batteries, achieving stable Zn deposition and improved Coulombic efficiency. Additionally, zinc-ion capacitors paired with Zn@LDH anode and high-loading active carbon cathode demonstrate outstanding cycling stability at high current densities and can achieve an ultralong lifespan.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

3D-Printed Multi-Channel Metal Lattices Enabling Localized Electric-Field Redistribution for Dendrite-Free Aqueous Zn Ion Batteries

Guanhua Zhang et al.

Summary: A novel 3D zinc metal anode is reported in this study to address the issue of unsatisfactory cycling stability in rechargeable zinc ion batteries. The constructed 3D nickel-zinc anode effectively improves electric field distribution and induces uniform zinc deposition, leading to enhanced cycling stability and Coulombic efficiency. The research provides new opportunities for developing high-performance metal batteries with tunable 3D multi-channel architecture.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Artificial Polyacrylonitrile Coating Layer Confining Zinc Dendrite Growth for Highly Reversible Aqueous Zinc-Based Batteries

Peng Chen et al.

Summary: This study successfully solves the zinc dendrite growth issue in aqueous rechargeable zinc-metal batteries by applying a polyacrylonitrile coating layer on the zinc anode surface, improving the battery performance and cycle lifespan.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Metal-Semiconductor Ohmic and Schottky Contact Interfaces for Stable Li-Metal Electrodes

Ryanda Enggar Anugrah Ardhi et al.

Summary: The study utilized radiofrequency plasma thermal evaporation to coat polymeric carbon-based semiconducting passivation layers on Li-metal electrodes, effectively suppressing dendrite growth and achieving stable battery cycling behavior.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Pressure-Driven and Creep-Enabled Interface Evolution in Sodium Metal Batteries

Xin Zhang et al.

Summary: All-solid-state batteries face issues due to poor physical and electrical contact, but experiments have shown that applying stack pressure can improve interface contact. The interface evolution between Na metal and Na-beta ''-alumina SE differs from that of Li metal, potentially affecting interfacial resistance.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Anti-Corrosive and Zn-Ion-Regulating Composite Interlayer Enabling Long-Life Zn Metal Anodes

Shuang Zhou et al.

Summary: The study introduces an elastic and anti-corrosive interlayer (PSN-Zn) to address dendrite formation and complex side reactions of Zn metal anodes in aqueous Zn batteries. The interlayer improves the electrochemical stability and lifespan of Zn anodes, even under harsh conditions, and has been proven to be effective in full cells as well.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid Metal Welding to Suppress Li Dendrite by Equalized Heat Distribution

Dong Wang et al.

Summary: The growth mechanism of Li dendrites is important for protecting Li metal anodes, and joule heat is proposed as another inducing mechanism for Li dendrites. Nonuniform interface structure can lead to disordered surface thermal distribution based on joule heat theory, which may induce chaotic nucleation and growth of dendrites. A new liquid metal welding strategy is explored to overcome this issue and is universally compatible with other traditional protection routes.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Designing Anion-Type Water-Free Zn2+ Solvation Structure for Robust Zn Metal Anode

Qiu Zhang et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel electrolyte design strategy to transform Zn(H2O)(6)(2+) into ZnCl42-, which suppresses the dendritic growth and interface hydrogen evolution reaction in Zn batteries. This approach enables uniform Zn deposition and high Coulombic efficiency, leading to long lifespan metal anode batteries.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Realizing high-power and high-capacity zinc/sodium metal anodes through interfacial chemistry regulation

Zhen Hou et al.

Summary: The study successfully achieved dendrite-free zinc morphologies and superior cycling stability under high current densities and large cycling capacities by regulating the separator's interfacial chemistry through tin coating. This approach suppressed dendrite initiation and ensured smooth zinc metal deposition, offering a promising route to overcome challenges associated with metal anodes.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrahigh-Rate and Long-Life Zinc-Metal Anodes Enabled by Self-Accelerated Cation Migration

Peichao Zou et al.

Summary: A novel ferroelectric polymer-inorganic composite thin film coating is proposed for aqueous zinc ion batteries, which can enhance the reversibility of zinc metal anodes, increase the cumulative plating capacity, and achieve a compact and horizontally-aligned zinc morphology even at ultrahigh rates. This work provides new insights into stabilizing zinc metal electrodeposition at the scale of interfacial ion diffusion.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A Thin and Uniform Fluoride-Based Artificial Interphase for the Zinc Metal Anode Enabling Reversible Zn/MnO2 Batteries

Jin Han et al.

Summary: By developing an artificial ZnF2 layer on the surface of Zn metal anode, researchers have successfully addressed the limitation of zinc batteries' lifespan. This artificial layer suppresses dendrite growth and facilitates zinc insertion and transport through an interstitial diffusion mechanism. This improvement has been demonstrated by the long-term cycling and high capacity retention achieved by zinc-zincF2/MnO2 full cells.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Rational Design of Sulfur-Doped Three-Dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene/ZnS Heterostructure as Multifunctional Protective Layer for Dendrite-Free Zinc-Ion Batteries

Yongling An et al.

Summary: By designing and constructing a protective heterogeneous layer composed of sulfur-doped three-dimensional (3D) MXene and ionic conductive ZnS on the zinc anode, the issues of dendrite growth and side reactions hindering the practical applications of zinc anode in aqueous batteries have been successfully addressed. This results in a stable and dendrite-free zinc anode with notable cycling stability and high-rate performance.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Regulation methods for the Zn/electrolyte interphase and the effectiveness evaluation in aqueous Zn-ion batteries

Libei Yuan et al.

Summary: Aqueous Zn-ion batteries have attracted significant attention for their safety, cost effectiveness, and environmental friendliness, but challenges at the Zn/electrolyte interphase, such as dendrite growth and side reactions, still need to be addressed. Research in interfacial engineering has become a growing area of interest, providing effective evaluation techniques and strategies for improvement.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Comprehensive understanding of the roles of water molecules in aqueous Zn-ion batteries: from electrolytes to electrode materials

Ming Li et al.

Summary: This study comprehensively summarizes the role of water molecules in rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries, focusing on the influencing mechanisms from various perspectives. It also proposes new insights and actionable methods for the potential future directions in the design of high-performance AZIBs.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultra-long-life and highly reversible Zn metal anodes enabled by a desolvation and deanionization interface layer†

Xiaotan Zhang et al.

Summary: The CNG membrane, serving as a desolvation layer, effectively prevents water molecules from contacting the zinc anode, thereby delaying water-induced corrosion reactions and promoting redirected zinc deposition through deanionization shock. The flexible and toughened nature of the CNG membrane allows it to withstand strong forces and accommodate surface fluctuations of the zinc anode during plating/stripping processes, resulting in enhanced Coulombic efficiency and extended cycle life.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A review of covalent organic framework electrode materials for rechargeable metal-ion batteries

Shu-mao Zeng et al.

Summary: COFs are considered highly promising electrode materials for next-generation rechargeable metal-ion batteries due to their abundant electrochemically active sites, tunable pores, and potential for improving electrochemical performance. Strategies for enhancing their performance include modifying their frameworks, pores, active sites, and electronic structures. Efforts are needed to improve their conductivities, operating voltage, and energy storage mechanisms for fabricating high performance COF electrodes.

NEW CARBON MATERIALS (2021)

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Highly Reversible Zn Anode Enabled by Controllable Formation of Nucleation Sites for Zn-Based Batteries

Pengcheng Liang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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Forces between solid surfaces in aqueous electrolyte solutions

Alexander M. Smith et al.

ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2020)

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Canpeng Li et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

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Liyan Xie et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Safe Polyzwitterionic Hydrogel Electrolyte for Long-Life Quasi-Solid State Zinc Metal Batteries

Kaitong Leng et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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A Sieve-Functional and Uniform-Porous Kaolin Layer toward Stable Zinc Metal Anode

Canbin Deng et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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Junnan Hao et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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Functionalized Zn@ZnO Hexagonal Pyramid Array for Dendrite-Free and Ultrastable Zinc Metal Anodes

Ji Young Kim et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Directly Grown Vertical Graphene Carpets as Janus Separators toward Stabilized Zn Metal Anodes

Chao Li et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An In-Depth Study of Zn Metal Surface Chemistry for Advanced Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries

Junnan Hao et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Thermodynamic Understanding of Li-Dendrite Formation

Xiangwen Gao et al.

Review Chemistry, Physical

Strategies for Dendrite-Free Anode in Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Ion Batteries

Ziyi Cao et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Dendrite-free Zn anode with dual channel 3D porous frameworks for rechargeable Zn batteries

Wenbin Guo et al.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Anode Materials for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries: Mechanisms, Properties, and Perspectives

Tingting Wang et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Long lifespan and high-rate Zn anode boosted by 3D porous structure and conducting network

Yuexiu Du et al.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2020)

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Electrodeposition and Mechanical Stability at Lithium-Solid Electrolyte Interface during Plating in Solid-State Batteries

Qingsong Tu et al.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fundamentals and perspectives in developing zinc-ion battery electrolytes: a comprehensive review

Tengsheng Zhang et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dendrites in Zn-Based Batteries

Qi Yang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Issues and Future Perspective on Zinc Metal Anode for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries

Canpeng Li et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Electrochemistry

Understanding Zn Electrodeposits Morphology in Secondary Batteries Using Phase-Field Model

Vitaliy Yurkiv et al.

JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

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Manipulating the ion-transfer kinetics and interface stability for high-performance zinc metal anodes

Xuesong Xie et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Graphene oxide-modified zinc anode for rechargeable aqueous batteries

Zhubo Zhou et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE (2019)

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Eliminating Tip Dendrite Growth by Lorentz Force for Stable Lithium Metal Anodes

Aoxuan Wang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

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Conductivity and lithiophilicity gradients guide lithium deposition to mitigate short circuits

Jun Pu et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

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Temperature-dependent Nucleation and Growth of Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anodes

Kang Yan et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

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Approaching ohmic contact to two-dimensional semiconductors

Kailang Liu et al.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2019)

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Homogeneous Deposition of Zinc on Three-Dimensional Porous Copper Foam as a Superior Zinc Metal Anode

Xiaodong Shi et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

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The Three-Dimensional Dendrite-Free Zinc Anode on a Copper Mesh with a Zinc-Oriented Polyacrylamide Electrolyte Additive

Qi Zhang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Zinc-ion batteries: Materials, mechanisms, and applications

Jun Ming et al.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING R-REPORTS (2019)

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Dual-Phase Single-Ion Pathway Interfaces for Robust Lithium Metal in Working Batteries

Rui Xu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Issues and opportunities facing aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Boya Tang et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Long-life and deeply rechargeable aqueous Zn anodes enabled by a multifunctional brightener-inspired interphase

Zhiming Zhao et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Graphene-Boosted, High-Performance Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery

Chao Shen et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

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Inhibition of Zinc Dendrite Growth in Zinc-Based Batteries

Wenjing Lu et al.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2018)

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Homogeneous Interface Conductivity for Lithium Dendrite-Free Anode

Quan Li et al.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2018)

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Extraordinary Dielectric Properties at Heterojunctions of Amorphous Ferroelectrics

M. Helena Braga et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2018)

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Mode Coupling and Two-Stream Instabilities in Semiconductors

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IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE (2017)

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Reviving the lithium metal anode for high-energy batteries

Dingchang Lin et al.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2017)

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A facile surface chemistry route to a stabilized lithium metal anode

Xiao Liang et al.

NATURE ENERGY (2017)

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An Overview and Future Perspectives of Aluminum Batteries

Giuseppe Antonio Elia et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2016)

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Transition of lithium growth mechanisms in liquid electrolytes

Peng Bai et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2016)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Towards greener and more sustainable batteries for electrical energy storage

D. Larcher et al.

NATURE CHEMISTRY (2015)

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Designing p-Type Semiconductor-Metal Hybrid Structures for Improved Photocatalysis

Lili Wang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2014)

Review Electrochemistry

Magnetic fields in electrochemistry: The Lorentz force. A mini-review

Lorena M. A. Monzon et al.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS (2014)

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Dendrite-Free Lithium Deposition via Self-Healing Electrostatic Shield Mechanism

Fei Ding et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2013)

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Energetic Zinc Ion Chemistry: The Rechargeable Zinc Ion Battery

Chengjun Xu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2012)

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Porous, crystalline, covalent organic frameworks

AP Côté et al.

SCIENCE (2005)

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Magnetic field effects in electrochemical reactions

A Bund et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2003)

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Electrodeposition of copper: the nucleation mechanisms

D Grujicic et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2002)