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Vol. 16 (2024)

ZnO Additive Boosts Charging Speed and Cycling Stability of Electrolytic Zn–Mn Batteries

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-023-01296-y
Jin Wu
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Yang Tang
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Haohang Xu
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Guandie Ma
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Jinhong Jiang
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Changpeng Xian
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Maowen Xu
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Shu‑Juan Bao
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
Hao Chen
Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China

Corresponding Author: Hao Chen

haochenswu@163.com

Nano-Micro Letters, Vol. 16 (2024), Article Number: 74

Abstract

Electrolytic aqueous zinc-manganese (Zn–Mn) batteries have the advantage of high discharge voltage and high capacity due to two-electron reactions. However, the pitfall of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries is the sluggish deposition reaction kinetics of manganese oxide during the charge process and short cycle life. We show that, incorporating ZnO electrolyte additive can form a neutral and highly viscous gel-like electrolyte and render a new form of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with significantly improved charging capabilities. Specifically, the ZnO gel-like electrolyte activates the zinc sulfate hydroxide hydrate assisted Mn2+ deposition reaction and induces phase and structure change of the deposited manganese oxide (Zn2Mn3O8·H2O nanorods array), resulting in a significant enhancement of the charge capability and discharge efficiency. The charge capacity increases to 2.5 mAh cm−2 after 1 h constant-voltage charging at 2.0 V vs. Zn/Zn2+, and the capacity can retain for up to 2000 cycles with negligible attenuation. This research lays the foundation for the advancement of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with enhanced charging capability.


Highlights:
1 Low pH value of electrolyte suppresses the charge capabilities of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries.
2 Unique solid phase alkaline properties of zinc sulfate hydroxide hydrate endow the electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with greatly enhanced charge capabilities.
3 The highly active Zn2Mn3O8·H2O nanorods array deposited during the charge process improve the discharge efficiency and stability of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries.

Keywords

Electrolytic aqueous zinc-manganese batteries Electrolyte pH value ZnO electrolyte additive Fast constant-voltage charging ability
Wu, Jin, Yang Tang, Haohang Xu, Guandie Ma, Jinhong Jiang, Changpeng Xian, Maowen Xu, Shu‑Juan Bao, and Hao Chen. 2024. “ZnO Additive Boosts Charging Speed and Cycling Stability of Electrolytic Zn–Mn Batteries”. Nano-Micro Letters 16 (January):74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-023-01296-y.
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