Xue Yinghui, Li Wanjiao, Liu Runrun, Lv Yuepeng, Li Jianxin, Li Dongdong, Guo Yao, Hao Rui, He Huibing
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, China.
Henan Key Laboratory of Coal Green Conversion, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Coal Clean Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454150, China.
iScience. 2025 May 30;28(7):112787. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.112787. eCollection 2025 Jul 18.
Zinc-ion batteries have garnered significant attention owing to their high energy density, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. However, challenges such as zinc dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution, inert by-products, and zinc metal corrosion have substantially impeded the practical application of these batteries. Recently, functional modification of separators has emerged as a promising strategy to address these issues. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research advancements in the functional modification of separators for zinc-ion batteries, elaborating on various modification approaches such as surface coating, composite material synthesis, and the development of hybrid structures. Furthermore, it elucidates the underlying mechanisms of these modifications and their applications in zinc-ion batteries. By critically analyzing the current technological limitations, this review proposes future development directions, such as exploring new materials and designing multi-functional separators, aiming to provide valuable guidance for advancing zinc-ion battery technology.
锌离子电池因其高能量密度、环境可持续性和成本效益而备受关注。然而，诸如锌枝晶形成、析氢、惰性副产物和锌金属腐蚀等挑战严重阻碍了这些电池的实际应用。最近，隔膜的功能改性已成为解决这些问题的一种有前景的策略。本文全面综述了锌离子电池隔膜功能改性的研究进展，阐述了各种改性方法，如表面涂层、复合材料合成和混合结构的开发。此外，还阐明了这些改性的潜在机制及其在锌离子电池中的应用。通过批判性地分析当前的技术局限性，本综述提出了未来的发展方向，如探索新材料和设计多功能隔膜，旨在为推进锌离子电池技术提供有价值的指导。
