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Wide‐Temperature Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries Dominated by Electrolyte Strategy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs) serve as a vital candidate technology for large‐scale energy storage, and the enhancement of their wide‐temperature performance is crucial for expanding application scenarios. However, in extreme environments, they are prone to constraints such as intensified electrode side reactions and electrolyte solidification, which severely limit their practical applications. This review systematically summarizes the major advances in wide‐temperature AZIBs research in recent years, and systematically analyzes the influence of temperature on battery performance from three perspectives: thermodynamics, kinetics, and hydrogen bond regulation. Furthermore, it focuses on electrolyte regulation strategies and gains in‐depth insights into the mechanism of Zn 2+ solvation from strategies including high‐concentration electrolytes, deep eutectic electrolytes, organic molecular electrolytes, and hydrogel electrolytes. Finally, it puts forward insights on the future challenges of AZIBs, so as to promote the development and application of high‐safety energy storage systems.

Source: Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research

DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202500445

Authors: Qianwen Xue, Dinghao Xu, Yuange Wang, Zixuan Zhou, Qianyu Zhang

Institution: Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced battery technologies research

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,910