Recent advances in zeolitic imidazolium-based metal-organic frameworks （ZIFs） and their derivatives as efficient cathode catalysts for zinc-air batteries

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2021.0709

Abstract

Abstract:

With the proliferation of clean and sustainable energy applications and the rapid growth in the electric vehicle industry, increasing opportunities for advanced energy storage/conversion technologies and devices are being created than ever before. With the virtue of high-energy-density, environmental friendliness, security, and cost-effectiveness, rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZAB) are among the most promising metal-air batteries. Furthermore, zinc used in zinc-air batteries has abundant resources, is cheap, has a moderate energy density, and has high reduction potential. Nevertheless, during recharging, the redox reaction's kinetics on the air cathode is exceptionally sluggish, resulting in a large super potential for the cell, rendering them challenging for commercial application in ZABs. Zeolite imidazolium-based metal-organic framework (ZIF)-derived catalysts can facilitate the oxygen reaction significantly. We review recent advances in ZIF-derived materials used as cathode catalysts in ZAB. We first summarize several vital ZIF-derived materials for ZAB applications, including ZIF-derived metal nitride electrocatalysts, ZIF-derived metal oxide electrocatalysts, ZIF-derived S/P/B doping and ZIF-derived nonmetallic carbon catalysts. Further, the advantages and disadvantages of these ZIF-derived catalysts are discussed. Finally, some perspectives are provided on the challenges and development of advanced ZIF-derived catalysts for ZAB.

Key words: zeolite imidazolium-based metal organic frameworks (ZIFs), oxygen reduction reaction, zinc-air batteries (ZAB)

CLC Number:

TM 911.41

Xiaohua DENG, Zhu JANG, Chao CHEN, Dai DANG. Recent advances in zeolitic imidazolium-based metal-organic frameworks （ZIFs） and their derivatives as efficient cathode catalysts for zinc-air batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2022, 11(3): 964-981.

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