Challenges and Strategies in the Development of Zinc‐Ion Batteries
Jiong Rui Loh, Junmin Xue, Wee Siang Vincent Lee
Abstract
Abstract Although promising, the practical use of zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) remains plagued with uncontrollable dendrite growth, parasitic side reactions, and the high intercalation energy of divalent Zn 2+ ions. Hence, much work has been conducted to alleviate these issues to maximize the energy density and cyclic life of the cell. In this holistic review, the mechanisms and rationale for the stated challenges shall be summarized, followed by the corresponding strategies employed to mitigate them. Thereafter, a perspective on present research and the outlook of ZIBs would be put forth in hopes to enhance their electrochemical properties in a multipronged approach.
Topics & Concepts
Materials sciencePerspective (graphical)Energy densityWork (physics)NanotechnologyElectrochemistryDendrite (mathematics)Intercalation (chemistry)IonElectrochemical energy storageEngineering physicsEngineeringComputer scienceMechanical engineeringChemistrySupercapacitorInorganic chemistryArtificial intelligenceOrganic chemistryMathematicsElectrodeGeometryPhysical chemistryAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvancements in Battery MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion