With the rising demand for fast-charging technology in electric vehicles and portable devices,significant efforts have been devoted to the development of the highrate batteries.Among numerous candidates,rechargeable a...With the rising demand for fast-charging technology in electric vehicles and portable devices,significant efforts have been devoted to the development of the highrate batteries.Among numerous candidates,rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZlBs)are a promising option due to its high theoretical capacity,low redox potential of zinc metal anode and inherent high ionic conductivity of aqueous electrolyte.As the strong electrostatic interaction between Zn^(2+)and host generally leads to sluggish electrode kinetics,many strategies have been proposed to enhance fast(dis)charging performance.Herein,we review the state-of-the-art ultrafast aqueous ZIBs and focus on the rational electrode-designing strategies,such as crystal structure engineering,nanostructuring and morphology controlling,conductive materials introducing and organic molecule designing.Recent research directions and future perspectives are also proposed in this review.展开更多
Compensating for photovoltaic(PV)power forecast errors is an important function of energy storage systems.As PV power outputs have strong random fluctuations and uncertainty,it is difficult to satisfy the grid-connect...Compensating for photovoltaic(PV)power forecast errors is an important function of energy storage systems.As PV power outputs have strong random fluctuations and uncertainty,it is difficult to satisfy the grid-connection requirements using fixed energy storage capacity configuration methods.In this paper,a method of configuring energy storage capacity is proposed based on the uncertainty of PV power generation.A k-means clustering algorithm is used to classify weather types based on differences in solar irradiance.The power forecast errors in different weather types are analyzed,and an energy storage system is used to compensate for the errors.The kernel density estimation is used to fit the distributions of the daily maximum power and maximum capacity requirements of the energy storage system;the power and capacity of the energy storage unit are calculated at different confidence levels.The optimized energy storage configuration of a PV plant is presented according to the calculated degrees of power and capacity satisfaction.The proposed method was validated using actual operating data from a PV power station.The results indicated that the required energy storage can be significantly reduced while compensating for power forecast errors.展开更多
Solid-state batteries have become a frontrunner in humankind’s pursuit of safe and stable energy storage systems with high energy and power density.Electrolyte materials,currently,seem to be the Achilles’heel of sol...Solid-state batteries have become a frontrunner in humankind’s pursuit of safe and stable energy storage systems with high energy and power density.Electrolyte materials,currently,seem to be the Achilles’heel of solid-state batteries due to the slow kinetics and poor interfacial wetting.Combining the merits of solid inorganic electrolytes(SIEs)and solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),inorganic/polymer hybrid electrolytes(IPHEs)integrate improved ionic conductivity,great interfacial compatibility,wide electrochemical stability window,and high mechanical toughness and flexibility in one material,having become a sought-after pathway to high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.Herein,we present a comprehensive overview of recent progress in IPHEs,including the awareness of ion migration fundamentals,advanced architectural design for better electrochemical performance,and a perspective on unconquered challenges and potential research directions.This review is expected to provide a guidance for designing IPHEs for next-generation lithium batteries,with special emphasis on developing high-voltage-tolerance polymer electrolytes to enable higher energy density and three-dimensional(3D)continuous ion transport highways to achieve faster charging and discharging.展开更多
Zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitors are regarded as promising safe energy storage systems,However,the relatively low volumetric energy density has become the main bottlenecks in practical applications of portable electro...Zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitors are regarded as promising safe energy storage systems,However,the relatively low volumetric energy density has become the main bottlenecks in practical applications of portable electronic devices,In this work,the zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitor with high volumetric energy density and superb cycle stability had been constructed which employing the high-density threedimensional graphene hydrogel as cathode and Zn foil used as anode in 1 mol/L ZnSO4 electrolyte.Benefiting from the abundant ion transport paths and the abundant active sites for graphene hydrogel with high density and porous structure,the zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitor exhibited an extremely high volumetric energy density of 118.42 Wh/L and a superb power density of 24.00 kW/L,as well as an excellent long cycle life(80% retention after 30,000 cycles at 10 A/g),which was superior to the volumetric energy density of the reported zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitors.This device,based on the fast ion adsorption/deso rption on the capacitor-type graphene cathode and reversible Zn^(2+) plating/stripping on the battery-type Zn anode,which will inspire the development of zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitor in miniaturized devices.展开更多
Vanadium-based cathodes have received widespread attention in the field of aqueous zinc-ion batteries,presenting a promising prospect for stationary energy storage applications.However,the rapid capacity decay at low ...Vanadium-based cathodes have received widespread attention in the field of aqueous zinc-ion batteries,presenting a promising prospect for stationary energy storage applications.However,the rapid capacity decay at low current densities has hampered their development.In particular,capacity stability at low current densities is a requisite in numerous practical applications,typically encompassing peak load regulation of the electricity grid,household energy storage systems,and uninterrupted power supplies.Despite possessing notably high specific capacities,vanadium-based materials exhibit severe instability at low current densities.Moreover,the issue of stabilizing electrode reactions at these densities for vanadium-based materials has been explored insufficiently in existing research.This review aims to investigate the matter of stability in vanadium-based materials at low current densities by concentrating on the mechanisms of capacity fading and optimization strategies.It proposes a comprehensive approach that includes electrolyte optimization,electrode modulation,and electrochemical operational conditions.Finally,we presented several crucial prospects for advancing the practical development of vanadium-based aqueous zinc-ion batteries.展开更多
基金the Scientific Research Project of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(No.KM201911417004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51822201 and 51972292)。
文摘With the rising demand for fast-charging technology in electric vehicles and portable devices,significant efforts have been devoted to the development of the highrate batteries.Among numerous candidates,rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZlBs)are a promising option due to its high theoretical capacity,low redox potential of zinc metal anode and inherent high ionic conductivity of aqueous electrolyte.As the strong electrostatic interaction between Zn^(2+)and host generally leads to sluggish electrode kinetics,many strategies have been proposed to enhance fast(dis)charging performance.Herein,we review the state-of-the-art ultrafast aqueous ZIBs and focus on the rational electrode-designing strategies,such as crystal structure engineering,nanostructuring and morphology controlling,conductive materials introducing and organic molecule designing.Recent research directions and future perspectives are also proposed in this review.
基金supported by Nation Key R&D Program of China(2021YFE0102400).
文摘Compensating for photovoltaic(PV)power forecast errors is an important function of energy storage systems.As PV power outputs have strong random fluctuations and uncertainty,it is difficult to satisfy the grid-connection requirements using fixed energy storage capacity configuration methods.In this paper,a method of configuring energy storage capacity is proposed based on the uncertainty of PV power generation.A k-means clustering algorithm is used to classify weather types based on differences in solar irradiance.The power forecast errors in different weather types are analyzed,and an energy storage system is used to compensate for the errors.The kernel density estimation is used to fit the distributions of the daily maximum power and maximum capacity requirements of the energy storage system;the power and capacity of the energy storage unit are calculated at different confidence levels.The optimized energy storage configuration of a PV plant is presented according to the calculated degrees of power and capacity satisfaction.The proposed method was validated using actual operating data from a PV power station.The results indicated that the required energy storage can be significantly reduced while compensating for power forecast errors.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22003017)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1900603)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2020A1515011506)Xiaoyu JI is thankful for the financial support from the China Scholarship Council(No.201903170199)for his visit to Yale UniversityThe authors thank Prof.Mingjiang ZHONG(Yale University)and Prof.Stephen Z.D.CHENG(University of Akron)for their helpful discussion.
文摘Solid-state batteries have become a frontrunner in humankind’s pursuit of safe and stable energy storage systems with high energy and power density.Electrolyte materials,currently,seem to be the Achilles’heel of solid-state batteries due to the slow kinetics and poor interfacial wetting.Combining the merits of solid inorganic electrolytes(SIEs)and solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),inorganic/polymer hybrid electrolytes(IPHEs)integrate improved ionic conductivity,great interfacial compatibility,wide electrochemical stability window,and high mechanical toughness and flexibility in one material,having become a sought-after pathway to high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.Herein,we present a comprehensive overview of recent progress in IPHEs,including the awareness of ion migration fundamentals,advanced architectural design for better electrochemical performance,and a perspective on unconquered challenges and potential research directions.This review is expected to provide a guidance for designing IPHEs for next-generation lithium batteries,with special emphasis on developing high-voltage-tolerance polymer electrolytes to enable higher energy density and three-dimensional(3D)continuous ion transport highways to achieve faster charging and discharging.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundations of China (No.21965019)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2017M613248)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province (No.1506 RJZA091)the Scientific Research Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Gansu Province (No.2015A-037)。
文摘Zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitors are regarded as promising safe energy storage systems,However,the relatively low volumetric energy density has become the main bottlenecks in practical applications of portable electronic devices,In this work,the zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitor with high volumetric energy density and superb cycle stability had been constructed which employing the high-density threedimensional graphene hydrogel as cathode and Zn foil used as anode in 1 mol/L ZnSO4 electrolyte.Benefiting from the abundant ion transport paths and the abundant active sites for graphene hydrogel with high density and porous structure,the zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitor exhibited an extremely high volumetric energy density of 118.42 Wh/L and a superb power density of 24.00 kW/L,as well as an excellent long cycle life(80% retention after 30,000 cycles at 10 A/g),which was superior to the volumetric energy density of the reported zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitors.This device,based on the fast ion adsorption/deso rption on the capacitor-type graphene cathode and reversible Zn^(2+) plating/stripping on the battery-type Zn anode,which will inspire the development of zinc-ion hybrid super-capacitor in miniaturized devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072411)the Scientific Research Program of the Higher Education Institution of Xinjiang(XJEDU2022P001)+1 种基金the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme(2023CXQD038)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2908305)。
文摘Vanadium-based cathodes have received widespread attention in the field of aqueous zinc-ion batteries,presenting a promising prospect for stationary energy storage applications.However,the rapid capacity decay at low current densities has hampered their development.In particular,capacity stability at low current densities is a requisite in numerous practical applications,typically encompassing peak load regulation of the electricity grid,household energy storage systems,and uninterrupted power supplies.Despite possessing notably high specific capacities,vanadium-based materials exhibit severe instability at low current densities.Moreover,the issue of stabilizing electrode reactions at these densities for vanadium-based materials has been explored insufficiently in existing research.This review aims to investigate the matter of stability in vanadium-based materials at low current densities by concentrating on the mechanisms of capacity fading and optimization strategies.It proposes a comprehensive approach that includes electrolyte optimization,electrode modulation,and electrochemical operational conditions.Finally,we presented several crucial prospects for advancing the practical development of vanadium-based aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
