Synergy of Multi‐Covalent Bonds Enabling High‐Performance Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Battery Cathodes Toward Industrial‐Grade Mass Loading and Broad‐Temperature Adaptability

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Authors: Hu Xu, Daijie Zhang, Weijuan Wang, Dixiang Liu, Yunfeng Chai, Minghao Guo, Genxi Yu, Haijiao Xie, Kan Zhang, Ye Liu
Cited by: 2
References: 48

Abstract

ABSTRACT The pursuit of high‐performance cathode materials that are capable of operating reliably under industrially relevant conditions remains a formidable challenge for aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs). Here, we tackle this challenge by proposing a novel strategy—synergistic bond engineering—which represents a conceptual advance that departs from conventional approaches. This strategy is materialized in a vanadium oxide cathode, where the deliberate integration of multi‐covalent bonds (O─N─O and N─V) triggers a powerful synergy, enabling efficient operation from baseline to demanding conditions. Through comprehensive simulations and in situ/ex situ characterizations, we elucidate the synergetic mechanism of these bonds: the O─N─O bonds accelerate Zn 2+ diffusion via electrostatic shielding and provide abundant active sites via dynamic reconstruction, while the N─V bonds serve as structural pins that suppress vanadium dissolution and ensure structural integrity. Therefore, the cathode delivers an ultrahigh capacity of 624 mAh g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 and exceptional cycling stability (73% capacity retention after 10 000 cycles at 20 A g −1 ). Crucially, it achieves a record‐high capacity of 504 mAh g −1 under a high mass loading of ≥7 mg cm −2 , along with substantial capacities of 117 and 308 mAh g −1 at 0°C and 60°C, demonstrating the great promise of this “bond‐level” design strategy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced battery technologies research Vanadium and Halogenation Chemistry CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
38
Issue
23
Pages
e72906–e72906
Publication date
23 March 2026
Language
EN