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Dr. Chenggang Wang
Functional Micro/Nano Materials and Devices Lab, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
Dr. Lu Wang
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, China
Dr. Xiaoyu Luan
School of Physics and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China

Advanced Energy Storage in Aqueous Zinc Batteries

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31 October 2025
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31 December 2025
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Dear Colleagues,

Dear Colleagues, Renewable energy sources have intermittent features for their access, which can be easily influenced by external conditions. Thus, it is necessary to develop more appropriate technologies to capture and store such generated energy. In recent years, Zn metal has been shown to possess the advantages of cost-effectiveness, enhanced safety, outstanding stability, remarkable theoretical capacity (820 mAh g−1), and lower redox potential (−0.76 V vs. SHE) in aqueous environments, making aqueous Zn-ion batteries a highly promising candidate in energy storage systems. However, the cycling performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries is significantly affected by the presence of Zn dendrites and side reactions occurring at the Zn anode, leading to reduced stability and lifespan. Furthermore, their energy density is greatly affected by the lower capacity and lower electrode potential of the cathode. As a result, the practicality of aqueous Zn-ion batteries as energy storage systems is greatly diminished. In this Topic, we aim to promote the development of aqueous Zn-ion batteries, including the anode, cathode, electrolyte, and devices of aqueous Zn-ion batteries. As aqueous Zn-ion batteries have great potential in terms of application, this Topic will be of great interest for our readers. The Topic “Advanced Energy Storage in Aqueous Zinc Batteries” provides a platform to publish both reviews and original research papers (in support of the anode, cathode, electrolyte, and devices of aqueous Zn-ion batteries). Please join us in creating a diverse collection of articles for a variety of topics. We look forward to receiving contributions.

Dr. Chenggang Wang
Dr. Lu Wang
Dr. Xiaoyu Luan
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • aqueous batteries
  • zinc batteries
  • zinc anode
  • zinc cathode
  • iodine catalysis
  • electrolyte engineering

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Batteries
batteries
4.6 4.0 2015 19.7 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Chemistry
chemistry
2.4 3.2 2019 17.2 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Energies
energies
3.0 6.2 2008 16.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Materials
materials
3.1 5.8 2008 13.9 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Nanomaterials
nanomaterials
4.4 8.5 2010 14.1 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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Enabling a Reversible Six-Electron Redox Reaction Based on I/I+ and Br/Br0 for Aqueous Zinc-Bromine Batteries
by Jing Zhang, Xiaoxing Ji, Qingxiu Yu, Xixi Zhang, Chuanlin Li, Na Li, Mengzhen Kong, Dingzheng Li, Wenjie Liu, Chenggang Wang and Xijin Xu
Chemistry 2025, 7(3), 75; https://doi.org/10.3390/chemistry7030075 - 2 May 2025
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Zinc-halogen batteries are usually based on two-electron transfer reactions from X to X2. However, the halogen is capable of being further oxidized to higher valence states, thereby achieving the higher capacity of zinc- halogen batteries. Here, a six-electron reaction based [...] Read more.
Zinc-halogen batteries are usually based on two-electron transfer reactions from X to X2. However, the halogen is capable of being further oxidized to higher valence states, thereby achieving the higher capacity of zinc- halogen batteries. Here, a six-electron reaction based on I/I+ and Br/Br0 is activated successfully by introducing KI into the electrolyte. ZIF-8-derived porous carbon (ZPC), serving as the host of halogen, effectively suppresses polybromide/polyiodide shuttle owing to the chemisorption/physical adsorption. Additionally, the adsorption of I on the surface of the zinc anode effectively inhibits the growth of dendrites and the formation of by-products. Consequently, zinc-bromine batteries exhibit outstanding electrochemical performance, including a specific capacity of 345 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1 and an excellent capacity retention of 80% after 3000 cycles at 2 A g−1. This strategy provides a novel way for enhancing the electrochemical performance of zinc-halogen batteries. Full article
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Enhanced Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries Using 3D MoS2/Conductive Polymer Composite
by Tongxin Jiang, Sijie Li, Zexiang Luo, Xue Li, Lifeng Zhang, Haisheng San, Xin Li and Yifei Ma
Energies 2025, 18(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18010034 - 25 Dec 2024
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MoS2, a typical transition metal dichalcogenide, features a layered structure, multi-phase transition, and tunable band gap, which is a promising candidate for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Recent studies have focused on the metastable 1T-MoS2 phase, which exhibits superior electrical conductivity [...] Read more.
MoS2, a typical transition metal dichalcogenide, features a layered structure, multi-phase transition, and tunable band gap, which is a promising candidate for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Recent studies have focused on the metastable 1T-MoS2 phase, which exhibits superior electrical conductivity and electrochemical activity compared to the more stable 2H phase. Herein, a straightforward one-step hydrothermal method was used to synthesize three-dimensional MoS2/polymer composites (H-MoS2-PEDOT). Under acidic conditions, the polymerization and intercalation of EDOT molecules in the MoS2 layers promote the phase transition from 2H to 1T, thereby enhancing its conductivity and electrochemical performance. Additionally, it was found that the intercalated PEDOT and small amounts of water molecules have contributed to enhancing Zn2+ ion diffusion and cycle stability. As a result, AZIBs based on the H-MoS2-PEDOT composite deliver a high specific capacity of 173.6 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1, maintaining a specific capacity of 116 mAh g−1 and a capacity retention of 82.8% after 1000 cycles at 5 A g−1. Full article
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