Recent development of aqueous zinc‐ion battery cathodes and future challenges: Review

International Journal of Energy ResearchEarly View REVIEW PAPER Recent development of aqueous zinc-ion battery cathodes and future challenges: Review Umesh Fegade, Corresponding Author Umesh Fegade umeshfegade@gmail.com orcid.org/0000-0002-2599-668X Department of Chemistry, Bhusawal Arts Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College, Bhusawal, India Correspondence Umesh Fegade, Department of Chemistry, Bhusawal Arts Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College, Bhusawal 425201, India. Email: umeshfegade@gmail.com Amir Al-Ahmed, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Email: aalahmed@kfupm.edu.saSearch for more papers by this authorGanesh Jethave, Ganesh Jethave Department of Chemistry, Dr. Annasaheb G. D. Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalgaon, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorFiroz Khan, Firoz Khan orcid.org/0000-0002-1832-3583 Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorAmir Al-Ahmed, Corresponding Author Amir Al-Ahmed aalahmed@kfupm.edu.sa Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Correspondence Umesh Fegade, Department of Chemistry, Bhusawal Arts Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College, Bhusawal 425201, India. Email: umeshfegade@gmail.com Amir Al-Ahmed, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Email: aalahmed@kfupm.edu.saSearch for more papers by this authorRachid Karmouch, Rachid Karmouch Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorMohammad Shariq, Mohammad Shariq Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author Inamuddin, Inamuddin orcid.org/0000-0003-0524-9940 Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorMohammad Faraz Ahmer, Mohammad Faraz Ahmer Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mewat Engineering College, Nuh, Gurugram University, Haryana, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Umesh Fegade, Corresponding Author Umesh Fegade umeshfegade@gmail.com orcid.org/0000-0002-2599-668X Department of Chemistry, Bhusawal Arts Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College, Bhusawal, India Correspondence Umesh Fegade, Department of Chemistry, Bhusawal Arts Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College, Bhusawal 425201, India. Email: umeshfegade@gmail.com Amir Al-Ahmed, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Email: aalahmed@kfupm.edu.saSearch for more papers by this authorGanesh Jethave, Ganesh Jethave Department of Chemistry, Dr. Annasaheb G. D. Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalgaon, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorFiroz Khan, Firoz Khan orcid.org/0000-0002-1832-3583 Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorAmir Al-Ahmed, Corresponding Author Amir Al-Ahmed aalahmed@kfupm.edu.sa Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Correspondence Umesh Fegade, Department of Chemistry, Bhusawal Arts Science and P. O. Nahata Commerce College, Bhusawal 425201, India. Email: umeshfegade@gmail.com Amir Al-Ahmed, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Email: aalahmed@kfupm.edu.saSearch for more papers by this authorRachid Karmouch, Rachid Karmouch Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorMohammad Shariq, Mohammad Shariq Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author Inamuddin, Inamuddin orcid.org/0000-0003-0524-9940 Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorMohammad Faraz Ahmer, Mohammad Faraz Ahmer Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mewat Engineering College, Nuh, Gurugram University, Haryana, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 22 May 2022 https://doi.org/10.1002/er.8018 In this review, we address recent studies, remaining problems, and solutions that have been identified in the field of aquatic ZIBs. There are also proposals for future study paths and prospects for higher efficiency aqueous ZIBs. Here we suggest several approaches to high-performance aqueous ZIBs based on the author's best experience and understanding of battery structure and electrical operating mechanisms. This evaluation offers an exhaustive and in-depth understanding and outlook on the production of zinc-ion electrolytes and ZIBs in the future. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary Due to the increasing energy demand and to help integrate renewable energy into the energy mix, large-scale energy storage has become essential. Among the different large-scale secondary battery technologies, zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted huge attention due to their lower cost, better safety, and environmental positivity. The aqueous electrolyte in ZIBs allows the batteries to be constructed under normal atmospheric conditions and substantially reduces the assembling complexity. However, due to its low working voltage, cathode materials are often restricted, and rectifying voltage is a crucial function. Increasing the cathode voltage necessitates an increase in the electrolyte's thermodynamic stability. Additionally, the process of zinc-ion storage should be studied in greater depth and new variants of characterization can be used to precisely understand the storage mechanism. In this regard, this article has reviewed with recent research findings addressing these issues and possible advancements made in the ZIB technology, highlighting future possibilities. Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue RelatedInformation