Breaking Barriers Toward Practicality: Critical Materials and Strategies for High‐Energy‐Density Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries
Abstract
ABSTRACT Driven by the demands of grid‐scale energy storage and the electrification of transport, achieving superior energy density is pivotal to establishing a more sustainable and economically resilient battery ecosystem. However, aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs), despite their cost‐effectiveness, inherent safety, high theoretical capacity (820 mAh g −1 ), and favorable redox potential (−0.762 V vs. SHE), still suffer from insufficient energy densities that fall short of commercial requirements. In this review, the obstacles hindering energy density and fundamental pathways toward high‐energy‐density ZIBs are systematically elucidated. Subsequently, recent advancements in optimization strategies are critically analyzed, encompassing electrode engineering, electrolyte optimization, and separator modification. Finally, a forward‐looking perspective is provided on the design principles and potential research directions for developing high‐energy‐density ZIBs.
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Authors: Shaungxiu Cao, P.L. Zhang, Xianyu Liu, Huan Yang, Changhaoyue Xu, Zeheng Li, Haitao Hu, Fanglin Wu, Yingze Song, Wenlong Cai
Institutions: Sichuan University, Zhejiang University, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Zhejiang University of Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, City University