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Zinc-ion Hybrid Capacitors with Ideal Anions in the Electrolyte Show Low Self-Discharge and Extra-Long Performance

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Metal-ion hybrid capacitors combine the properties of capacitors and batteries. One electrode uses the capacitive mechanism, the other the battery-type redox processes. Scientists have now scrutinized the role of anions in the electrolyte. The results reveal the importance of sulfate anions. Sulfate-based electrolytes gave zinc-ion hybrid capacitors outstanding performance and extra-long operability.

Capacitors can uptake and release an enormous amount of charge in a short time, whereas batteries can store a lot of energy in a small volume. To combine both properties, scientists are investigating hybrid electrochemical cells, which contain both capacitor- and battery-type electrodes. Among these cells, researchers have identified metal-ion hybrid capacitors as especially promising devices. Here, the positive electrode includes pseudocapacitive properties, which means it can also store energy in the manner of a battery, by intercalation of the metal ions, while the negative electrode is made of a redox-active metal.

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However, their electrolyte has long been neglected, says Chunyi Zhi who is investigating battery materials together with his team at the City University of Hong Kong. The researchers believe the type of electrolyte anion affects the performance of the device. “Paying more attention to the introduction of appropriate anions can effectively improve the power and energy density of a capacitor,” they say.

The researchers focused their attention on zinc-ion capacitors. This cell type consists of a zinc metal anode and a cathode made of titanium nitride nanofibers. The nanofibers are robust, and their porous surface allows the electrolyte to infiltrate. The scientists argue that the electrolyte anions, when attached to the titanium nitride surface, make the material more conductive. Moreover, the adsorbed anions may directly contribute to the charging process. The charging of the hybrid capacitor involves the extraction of the intercalated zinc ions.

Schematic illustration of the difference of self-discharge behaviors of TiN-based supercapacitors with different electrolytes, the yellow, blue and red balloons represented SO42-, Cl-and Ac-, respectively. Source: Authors

Pseudocapacitive behavior and ion hybrid capacitors can improve the energy density of supercapacitors, but research has only considered the reaction of cations during the electrochemical process, leading to a flawed mechanistic understanding. Here, the effects of various anions carriers on the electrochemical behaviors of titanium nitride‐based zinc ion capacitor (Zn‐TiN capacitor) were explored. DFT calculations revealed the stable structure of TiN‐SO4 after adsorbed process, enabling SO42− participate in the electrochemical process and construct a two‐step adsorption and intercalation energy storage mechanism, improving the capacitance and anti‐self‐discharge ability of the Zn‐TiN capacitor, which delivered an ultrahigh capacitance of 489.8 F g−1 and retained 83.92 % of capacitance even after 500 h resting time. An energy storage system involving anions in the electrochemical process can improve capacitance and anti‐self‐discharge ability of ion hybrid capacitors.

Zhi and his colleagues compared the effects of three electrolyte anions: sulfate, acetate, and chloride. They looked at both their binding to the electrode surface and the performances of the electrochemical cells. It was a clear result.

The scientists reported that the sulfate anions stood out among the three anions. They observed that cells based on a zinc sulfate electrolyte performed best, and the sulfates bound stronger to the titanium nitride surface than the other anions. Moreover, sulfate-treated electrodes showed the lowest self-discharging. The authors attributed the findings to the electronic effects of sulfate. Its electron-pulling nature provides tight binding to the surface atoms and prevents the electrode from self-discharging, the authors concluded.

For a zinc-sulfate-based zinc-ion hybrid capacitor, the scientists reported high-performance operation for more than nine months. Moreover, these devices are flexible, which is especially useful for portable electronics. The scientists tested the device in an electronic watch and found excellent performance.

Journal Reference:

  1. Zhaodong Huang, Tairan Wang, Hao Song, Xinliang Li, Guojin Liang, Donghong Wang, Qi Yang, Ze Chen, Longtao Ma, Zhuoxin Liu, Biao Gao, Jun Fan, Chunyi Zhi. Effects of Anion Carriers on Capacitance and Self‐Discharge Behaviors of Zinc Ion Capacitors. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2020; DOI: 10.1002/anie.202012202
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