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4d orbital ruthenium doping enables high-capacity and stable α-MnO2 cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

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Research progress on self-discharge mechanisms and mitigation strategies for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

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Nanopore Confinement with Silanols for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc Batteries

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An updated review on the potential of V₂O₅-based materials for zinc-ion batteries

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Synergistic defense strategy in vanadium oxide cathodes via bulk sodium pillaring and surface diaminophenazine chelation for ultra-stable aqueous zinc-ion batteries

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Review on Cathode Stabilization by Electrolyte Engineering in Aqueous Batteries

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Nano-Micro Lett., 2026, 18
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Bio-inspired hyaluronic acid enhanced dual-network hydrogel electrolyte unlocks dendrite-free Zn deposition and exceptional cycling stability in flexible zinc ion batteries

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Potential-dependent surface film of type 304 and 316L stainless steel current collectors in mildly acidic aqueous electrolyte for aqueous zinc-ion battery

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Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2026
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Catalysis-inspired d-band center engineering enables hydrogen-suppressed zinc anodes for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries

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Full-Process Proton Management Unlocks Long-Life Aqueous Zinc-Metal Batteries

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Lowering water activity via solvent hydration competition in electrolyte for stable Zn metal batteries

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Synergistic solvation and proton coupling reduce diffusion barriers in MoS2 cathodes for high-capacity Zn2+ proton hybrid batteries

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Recent advances in MXene-based materials for zinc-ion batteries

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Zincophilic–Hydrophobic Interface Design for Dendrite-Free Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

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Grotthuss Topochemistry Realizes Ah‐Level Fast‐Chargeable Zinc‐Vanadium Pouch Battery

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Cationic doping engineering of vanadium-incorporated MnO₂ enables high-energy-density ammonium-ion hybrid capacitors

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Tuning functional properties via Fe/Al ratio in the franklinite–gahnite (ZnFe2O4-ZnAl2O4) solid solution series

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Cesium-directed hierarchical carbon aerogel nanofibers with ion-compatible pores for ultrastable and flexible zinc-ion capacitors

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Stable de/protonation-assisted hydrogen vanadium oxide cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

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Localized Water Confinement via Micellar Electrolyte for Aqueous Zinc‐Vanadium Batteries

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Self-charging organic flow batteries based on multivalent metal negative electrodes

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Transforming Mn3O4 into MnOOH via Electrochemical Reconstruction for Aqueous Ammonium‐Ion Storage

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Batteries & Supercaps, 2026, 9
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Challenges in Evaluating Emerging Battery Technologies: A Review

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Interface-Targeting Amino-Acid-Derivative-Based Dipolar Molecular Strategy for High-Performance Zn–I2 Full Batteries

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ACS Nano, 2026, 20, 6081
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Synergistic design of Mn-based oxide and carbonaceous hybrids for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: Mechanistic insights and material advances

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Synergistic Anode and Cathode Stabilization in Aqueous Zn‐Ion Batteries via a pH‐Stabilizing and Interface‐Adsorbing Additive

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3D porous polymer framework induced by molecular bridging reaction enables quasi-solid zinc-ion batteries

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Sci. China Chem., 2026
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Enhancing Zn‐Ion Battery Performances With Hydrogel Electrolytes: Synergistic Use of Mn‐Vanadate Positive and Metal–Organic Framework‐Derived CuO Negative Electrodes

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Electron‐Induced Molecular Programming Drives Interfacial Chemistry for Ah‐Level Zinc Batteries

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Advanced Materials, 2026
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Multiscale Interfacial Regulation for Stable Zinc Anodes: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Practical Applications

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Advanced Energy Materials, 2026
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Domino-Like Ion Transport: Advanced Mn2+-Alginate Coatings for the Positive Electrode in Zinc-Manganese Dioxide Batteries

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Aqueous rechargeable lithium ion batteries – Yesterday, today and tomorrow

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Simulation-supported analysis of pH impacts on the voltage efficiency of aqueous zinc manganese dioxide batteries

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