Issue 46, 2023

Recent advances in electrospinning nanofiber materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries

Abstract

Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are regarded as one of the most promising large-scale energy storage systems because of their considerable energy density and intrinsic safety. Nonetheless, the severe dendrite growth of the Zn anode, the serious degradation of the cathode, and the boundedness of separators restrict the application of AZIBs. Fortunately, electrospinning nanofibers demonstrate huge potential and bright prospects in constructing AZIBs with excellent electrochemical performance due to their controllable nanostructure, high conductivity, and large specific surface area (SSA). In this review, we first briefly introduce the principles and processing of the electrospinning technique and the structure design of electrospun fibers in AZIBs. Then, we summarize the recent advances of electrospinning nanofibers in AZIBs, including the cathodes, anodes, and separators, highlighting the nanofibers' working mechanism and the correlations between electrode structure and performance. Finally, based on insightful understanding, the prospects of electrospun fibers for high-performance AZIBs are also presented.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in electrospinning nanofiber materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries

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Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
06 10 2023
Accepted
02 11 2023
First published
03 11 2023
This article is Open Access

All publication charges for this article have been paid for by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Chem. Sci., 2023,14, 13346-13366

Recent advances in electrospinning nanofiber materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries

S. Yang, S. Zhao and S. Chen, Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13346 DOI: 10.1039/D3SC05283D

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