Microstructural Engineering of Cathode Materials for Advanced Zinc‐Ion Aqueous Batteries. Issue 1 (19th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pam, Mei Er; Yan, Dong; Yu, Juezhi; Fang, Daliang; Guo, Lu; Li, Xue Liang; Li, Tian Chen; Lu, Xunyu; Ang, Lay Kee; Amal, Rose; Han, Zhaojun; Yang, Hui Ying
• Is Part Of: Advanced science. Volume 8:Issue 1(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2020-11-19
• Subjects: cathode materials -- microstructural engineering -- zinc‐ion aqueous batteries; Science -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002722
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2198-3844

Abstract

Abstract: Zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted intensive attention due to the low cost, high safety, and abundant resources. However, up to date, challenges still exist in searching for cathode materials with high working potential, excellent electrochemical activity, and good structural stability. To address these challenges, microstructure engineering has been widely investigated to modulate the physical properties of cathode materials, and thus boosts the electrochemical performances of ZIBs. Here, the recent research efforts on the microstructural engineering of various ZIB cathode materials are mainly focused upon, including composition and crystal structure selection, crystal defect engineering, interlayer engineering, and morphology design. The dependency of cathode performance on aqueous electrolyte for ZIB is further discussed. Finally, future perspectives and challenges on microstructure engineering of cathode materials for ZIBs are provided. It is aimed to provide a deep understanding of the microstructure engineering effect on Zn 2+ storage performance. Abstract : Zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted intensive attention due to the low cost, high safety, and abundant resources. Recent advances regarding microstructural engineering on various ZIB cathode materials and the dependency of cathode performance on aqueous electrolyte for ZIBs are summarized. Future perspectives and challenges on microstructure engineering of cathode materials for ZIBs are also provided.