Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Effects of hydrogen bubbles on deformation of zinc anodes at high depth of discharge

  • Original Paper
  • Published:
Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The effects of hydrogen evolution reaction on the deformation of zinc anode which cycles at nearly 100% depth of discharge (DOD) are studied. Results show that the generated hydrogen bubbles during charging process will gather on the surface of the middle of the anode and will cover the ZnO which is produced by the hydrolysis of Zn (OH)42− and prevent ZnO participation in the charging process. Since the charge-discharge reaction only occurs at the edges of the bubbles, the multiple dissolution and redeposition of the active material results in the formation of a massive ZnO and a very low specific discharge capacity. This finding provides a new perspective for the deformation of zinc anodes of the secondary alkaline zinc-based batteries.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Jo YN, Kang SH, Prasanna K, Eom SW, Lee CW (2017) Shield effect of polyaniline between zinc active material and aqueous electrolyte in zinc-air batteries. Appl Surf Sci 422:406–412

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Garcia G, Ventosa E, Schuhmann W (2017) Complete prevention of dendrite formation in Zn metal anodes by means of pulsed charging protocols. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 9(22):18691–18698

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Li Y, Dai H (2014) Recent advances in zinc–air batteries. Chem Soc Rev 43(15):5257–5275

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. Fu J, Lee DU, Hassan FM, Yang L, Bai Z, Park MG, Chen Z (2015) Flexible high-energy polymer-electrolyte-based rechargeable zinc–air batteries. Adv Mater 27(37):5617–5622

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. Park J, Park M, Nam G, Lee JS, Cho J (2015) All-solid-state cable-type flexible zinc-air battery. Adv Mater 27(8):1396–1401

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  6. Hu P, Wang T, Zhao J, Zhang C, Ma J, Du H, Wang X, Cui G (2015) 7. Ultrafast alkaline Ni/Zn battery based on Ni-foam-supported Ni3S2 nanosheets. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 7(48):26396–26399

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Liu J, Wang Y (2015) Preliminary study of high energy density Zn/Ni flow batteries. J Power Sources 294:574–579

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Hoang TKA, Doan TNL, Sun KEK, Chen P (2015) Corrosion chemistry and protection of zinc & zinc alloys by polymer-containing materials for potential use in rechargeable aqueous batteries. RSC Adv 5(52):41677–41691

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. Mainar AR, Iruin E, Colmenares LC, Kvasha A, de Meatza I, Bengoechea M, Leonet O, Boyano I, Zhang Z, Blazquez JA (2018) An overview of progress in electrolytes for secondary zinc-air batteries and other storage systems based on zinc. J Energy Storage 15:304–328

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Zhu AL, Wilkinson DP, Zhang X, Xing Y, Rozhin AG, Kulinich SA (2016) Zinc regeneration in rechargeable zinc-air fuel cells—a review. J Energy Storage 8:35–50

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Sapkota P, Kim H (2009) Zinc–air fuel cell, a potential candidate for alternative energy. J Ind Eng Chem 15(4):445–450

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. Feng Z, Yang Z, Huang J, Xie X, Zhang Z (2015) The superior cycling performance of the hydrothermal synthesized carbon-coated ZnO as anode material for zinc–nickel secondary cells. J Power Sources 276:162–169

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Xu M, Ivey DG, Xie Z, Qu W (2015) Rechargeable Zn-air batteries: progress in electrolyte development and cell configuration advancement. J Power Sources 283:358–371

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. Yang C, Zhang ZJ, Tian ZL, Zhang K, Li J, Lai YQ (2018) Communication—Bi@CMC composite as a multifunctional electrolyte channel for the anode of rechargeable Zn–Ni battery. J Electrochem Soc 165(2):A86–A88

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. Pei P, Wang K, Ma Z (2014) Technologies for extending zinc–air battery’s cyclelife: a review. Appl Energy 128:315–324

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Garcia G, Schuhmann W, Ventosa E (2016) A three-electrode, battery-type Swagelok cell for the evaluation of secondary alkaline batteries: the case of the Ni-Zn battery. ChemElectroChem 3(4):592–597

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  17. Gwenaelle T, Stevens P, Akrour L, Rouget R, Fourgeot F (2010) Development of a rechargeable zinc-air battery. ECS Trans 28(32):25–34

    Google Scholar 

  18. Yang C, Zhang Z, Tian Z, Lai Y, Zhang K, Li J (2017) Effects of various carboxymethyl celluloses on the electrochemical characteristics of zinc anode from an alkaline electrolyte. Electrochim Acta 258:284–290

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  19. Mele C, Bilotta A, Bocchetta P, Bozzini B (2017) Characterization of the particulate anode of a laboratory flow Zn–air fuel cell. J Appl Electrochem 47(8):877–888

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  20. Choi KW, Bennion DN, Newman J (1976) Engineering analysis of shape change in zinc secondary electrodes: I. Theoretical. J Electrochem Soc 123(11):1616–1627

  21. Choi KW, Bennion DN (1976) Engineering analysis of shape change in zinc secondary electrodes: II. Experimental. J Electrochem Soc 123(11):1628–1637

Download references

Funding

This work was supported by the University Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province (NO. KJ2019A0145), Research Start-up Foundation of Anhui Polytechnic University (NO. 2018YQQ018), and National Natural Science Foundation of China (NO. 51974380).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Anhui Laboratory of Functional Coordinated Complexes for Materials Chemistry and Application, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Beijing Middle Road, Wuhu, 241000, China

    Chao Yang & Xinjie Liu

  2. School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, 932 Lushan South Road, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China

    Kai Yang, Yanqing Lai, Kai Zhang & Zhongliang Tian

Authors
  1. Chao Yang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Xinjie Liu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Kai Yang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Yanqing Lai
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Kai Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Zhongliang Tian
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Zhongliang Tian.

Additional information

Publisher’s note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Yang, C., Liu, X., Yang, K. et al. Effects of hydrogen bubbles on deformation of zinc anodes at high depth of discharge. J Solid State Electrochem 25, 611–616 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-020-04838-1

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-020-04838-1

Keywords

Search

Navigation