Application of Biomass Materials in Zinc-Ion Batteries

Abstract

Currently, aqueous zinc-ion batteries, with large reserves of zinc metal and maturity of production, are a promising alternative to sustainable energy storage. Nevertheless, aqueous solution has poor frost resistance and is prone to side reactions. In addition, zinc dendrites also limit the performance of zinc-ion batteries. Biomass, with complex molecular structure and abundant functional groups, makes it have great application prospects. In this review, the research progress of biomass and its derived materials used in zinc-ion batteries are reviewed. The different regulation strategies and characteristics of biomass used in zinc-ion battery electrodes, electrolyte separators and binders are demonstrated. The regulation mechanism is analyzed. At the end, the development prospect and challenges of biomass in energy materials application are proposed.

Recent progress in structural modification of polymer gel electrolytes for use in solid-state zinc-ion batteries

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Advancements, challenges, and applications of rechargeable zinc‐ion batteries: A comprehensive review

“…Aside from different strategies, relentless exploration to develop ZIBs that can withstand a wide range of temperatures [101] and the application of biomaterials as the components for electrodes and electrolytes [102] have been remarkable developments. In general, the development of ZIBs has been continuously growing as an emerging technology.…”

One-Pot Electrochemical Deposition of Polyaniline-MnO2 Hybrids on Carbon Cloth as Binder-Free Cathode for Flexible Zinc Ion Batteries

“…Currently, advanced renewable energy storage systems have attracted widespread attention due to fossil energy consumption and environmental issues; accordingly, various advanced energy storage devices such as lithium, sodium, zinc, and potassium ion batteries and supercapacitors have been rapidly and innovatively developed. − Among them, zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have drawn dominant research interest because of the cost-effectiveness, abundant reserves, environmental compatibility, and reasonable reactivity of Zn. , A ZIB possesses low electrochemical potentials relative to standard hydrogen electrodes (−0.763 V vs SHE) and dual electron-transfer characteristics that can provide higher theoretical capacity (∼820 mA h g –1 ), making it competitive as a next-generation energy storage device with requirements in super thin, flexible, and miniaturized size. − Notably, suitable cathode materials with a stable and compatible structure play a significant role in the implementability of high-performance ZIBs, through reducing the irreversible side reactions and improving the problems of dendritic growth and electrode material dissolution in salt electrolytes. − …”