A review on the development of metals-doped Vanadium oxides for zinc-ion battery

Kittima LOLUPIMA; Jin Cao; Dongdong ZHANG; Chenwu YANG; Xinyu ZHANG; Jiaqian QIN

doi:10.55713/jmmm.v34i3.2084

Authors

Kittima LOLUPIMA
Jin Cao China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
Dongdong ZHANG
Chenwu YANG
Xinyu ZHANG
Jiaqian QIN

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https://doi.org/10.55713/jmmm.v34i3.2084

Abstract

Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are emerging as promising energy storage devices for various applications, including large-scale energy storage, due to their environmental friendliness, enhanced safety, and low cost. A key challenge in ZIB development is creating cathode materials that reduce the solubility of active materials in aqueous electrolytes, increase electrical conductivity, and extend life cycles for high performance. Vanadium-based compounds, with their diverse structures and multiple oxidation states (+2, +3, +4, and +5), have been extensively studied as effective cathodes for ZIBs. This mini review highlights recent research on doping transition metals into vanadium oxide materials to achieve superior electrochemical performance compared to electrodes prepared via solid-phase synthesis and hydrothermal methods. Additionally, it offers guidance for the future development of vanadium-based materials.

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