Aqueous zinc ion batteries: focus on zinc metal anodes

Despite the prevalence of lithium ion batteries in modern technology, the search for alternative electrochemical systems to complement the global battery portfolio is an ongoing effort. The search has resulted in numerous candidates, among which mildly acidic aqueous zinc ion batteries have recently garnered significant academic interest, mostly due to their inherent safety. As the anode is often fixed as zinc metal in these systems, most studies address the absence of a suitable cathode for reaction with zinc ions. This has led to aggressive research into viable intercalation cathodes, some of which have shown impressive results. However, many investigations often overlook the implications of the zinc metal…

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  National Research Foundation
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  Seoul National University
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  National Research Foundation of Korea

  Awards: NRF-2018M1A2A2063340, NRF-2018R1A2A1A19023146, NRF-2017M1A2A2044504, 2017M1A2A2044504, 2018M1A2A2063340, NRF-2018R1A2A1A19023146 and NRF-2018M1A2A2063340, 2018R1A2A1A19023146
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  Samsung

  Award: SRFC-MA1602-52
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  Institute of Engineering Research, Seoul National University