Lin Xiaofeng, Liu Zilong, Wang Xiaotong, Li Ping, Yu Dingshan
School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry Guangdong University of Technology Guangzhou 510006 P. R. China.
Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 P. R. China.
Small Sci. 2023 Jul 21;3(9):2300034. doi: 10.1002/smsc.202300034. eCollection 2023 Sep.
Photoresponsive batteries are an innovative technology that combines conversion and storage of solar energy, providing a potential solution for large-scale utilization of solar energy while reducing the reliance on traditional energy storage devices to meet the growing demand for energy. In search of more resource-saving alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, researchers are turning to zinc, which is abundant and environmentally friendly due to its recyclability. Zinc batteries offer high energy density and aqueous stability, making them a popular choice among researchers. This review summarizes the recent progress in photoresponsive zinc-based batteries. First, the photoresponsive zinc-based batteries are categorized into two groups: photoresponsive zinc-ion batteries and photoresponsive zinc-air batteries. The discussion then focuses on various photoelectrode designs, including some interesting strategies. Finally, the technical challenges associated with photoresponsive zinc-based batteries are summarized and discussed, and future research directions are proposed.
光响应电池是一种创新技术,它将太阳能的转换与存储相结合,为太阳能的大规模利用提供了一种潜在解决方案,同时减少对传统储能设备的依赖,以满足不断增长的能源需求。为了寻找比锂离子电池更节约资源的替代品,研究人员将目光转向了锌,锌储量丰富且因其可回收性而对环境友好。锌电池具有高能量密度和水稳定性,这使其成为研究人员的热门选择。本综述总结了光响应锌基电池的最新进展。首先,光响应锌基电池分为两类:光响应锌离子电池和光响应锌空气电池。接着讨论集中在各种光电极设计上,包括一些有趣的策略。最后,总结并讨论了光响应锌基电池相关的技术挑战,并提出了未来的研究方向。