Emerging photo‐integrated rechargeable aqueous zinc‐ion batteries and capacitors toward direct solar energy conversion and storage. Issue 1 (8th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Kexuan; Li, Heng; Xu, Zhu; Wang, Huibo; Ge, Mingzheng; Zhang, Yanyan; Chen, Shi; Tang, Yuxin
• Is Part Of: Carbon neutralization. Volume 2:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 37
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2023-01-08
• Subjects: energy conversion and storage -- photo‐rechargeable devices -- solar cells -- zinc‐ion batteries -- zinc‐ion capacitors; Carbon sequestration; Carbon dioxide mitigation; Carbon dioxide -- Environmental aspects; Clean energy; Periodicals; 363.73874
• DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.41
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2769-3325

Abstract

Abstract: Photo‐integrated rechargeable aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs)/zinc‐ion capacitors (ZICs) have recently attracted substantial attention as a viable strategy to realize solar to electrochemical energy conversion and storage in a single device. Herein, a timely perspective on the latest advances in photo‐integrated rechargeable ZIBs/ZICs is presented. We first provide a brief introduction for the three different device types and working principles of the photo‐integrated rechargeable ZIB/ZIC devices, including tandem connected photo‐rechargeable hybrid energy systems, photo‐electrode integrated ZIBs, and photo‐rechargeable ZIBs/ZICs. Then, the significant advances in configuration design, materials chemistry, and performance evaluation of photo‐integrated rechargeable ZIBs/ZICs are systematically discussed. At last, the current challenges and future research emphases are suggested, which is to pave the way for the photo‐integrated rechargeable ZIBs/ZICs from laboratory technology to commercialization. This short yet informative perspective aims to evoke more research interests in developing high‐performance photo‐integrated rechargeable ZIBs/ZICs and other hybrid energy systems toward the direct conversion and storage of solar energy to electrochemical energy. Abstract : The photo‐integrated aqueous rechargeable zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs)/zinc‐ion capacitors (ZICs) represent a feasible strategy toward direct solar to electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This perspective summarizes the latest progress in various types of photo‐integrated ZIB/ZIC devices. The significant advances in configuration design, materials optimization, and performance evaluation are highlighted.