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ReviewAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2026

Two-Dimensional Layered Materials for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Multifunctional Roles and Mechanistic Insights.

Shuge Dai, Chenke Yang, Yunrui Jiang, Gaopan Liu, Jianbin Zhou, Ye Wang, Longhui Zeng, Yuen Hong Tsang

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Review in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Shuge DaiKey Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, and School of Physics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Chenke YangKey Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, and School of Physics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Yunrui JiangDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego, USA.
Gaopan LiuKey Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, and School of Physics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Jianbin ZhouUniversity of Science and Technology of China, Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Hefei, People's Republic of China.
Ye WangKey Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, and School of Physics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5692-3117
Longhui ZengKey Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, and School of Physics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2742-4711
Yuen Hong TsangDepartment of Applied Physics, Photonics Research Institute, Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5632-5224

Funding

Henan Province Key Scientific Research Project Plan for Higher Education Institutions 26A140014HK PolyU RISE, Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Q-CDCBInnovation and Technology Fund -Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme GHP/092/23GDNational Natural Science Foundation of China 12504496Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province 252300421059Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province 252300421292Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen JCYJ20241202130542054
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The critical need for safe, scalable grid-scale energy storage has positioned aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) as a leading solution. However, their commercial deployment faces significant challenges: dendrite growth and corrosion at the anode, and dissolution and slow reaction kinetics at the cathode. Two-dimensional (2D) layered materials, with their unique structural and chemical properties, are emerging as pivotal enablers to overcome these hurdles. This review systematically analyzes the multifunctional applications of 2D layered materials (graphene derivatives, MXenes, TMDs, etc.) as protective anode layers, high-capacity cathode hosts, advanced separators, and electrolyte additives in AZIBs. We provide a mechanistic understanding of how 2D layered materials inhibit zinc dendrite formation, suppress the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and other side reactions, enhance cathode stability, and facilitate efficient ion transport. Finally, this review critically examines the key challenges and future research directions for implementing 2D layered materials in high-performance AZIBs, providing new insights to guide their scalable production and commercial deployment.

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hydrogen evolution reactionmultifunctional applicationstwo‐dimensional layered materialszinc dendriteszinc‐ion batteries

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PMID42516105
PMCPMC13409025

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