Metallic vanadium trioxide intercalated with phase transformation for advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Kang Hu, Danqing Jin, Yao Zhang, Longwei Ke, Huan Shang, Yan Yan, Huijuan Lin, Kun Rui, Jixin Zhu

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

45 Scopus citations

Abstract

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have broad application prospects due to the eco-friendliness, cost-economy and high safety. However, the scarcity of high-performance cathodes with outstanding rate capability and long lifespan has affected their development. Herein, we report a metallic vanadium trioxide material intercalated with phase transformation as cathode applied in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. It offers satisfactory electrochemical performances with a high specific capacity (435 mAh g−1 at 0.5 A g−1), decent power density (5.23 kW kg−1) and desired energy density (331 Wh kg−1), as well as good cyclability. The superior performance originates from the stable structure and fast Zn2+ diffusion, enabled by the pre-intercalation of Zn2+ and water molecules.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)594-601
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Energy Chemistry
Volume61
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2021

Keywords

  • Aqueous zinc-ion batteries
  • Cathode
  • Intercalated reaction
  • Metallic vanadium trioxide
  • Phase transformation

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Metallic vanadium trioxide intercalated with phase transformation for advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this