Beyond conventional stabilization: Carbon materials for next-generation aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising energy storage devices. They are safe, eco-friendly, and have high theoretical capacity. However, several challenges limit their electrochemical performance. These include hydrogen evolution reactions, dendrite growth, and anode corrosion. Carbon materials offer solutions to these problems. They are used in various forms, from zero-dimension to three-dimension structures. Applications include electrolyte additives, anode protective layers, and substrate materials. These strategies enhance the stability of AZIBs. This work explores the role of multi-dimensional carbon materials in improving AZIBs. It provides insights for future advancements in this field. This study focuses on multi-dimensional carbon materials. The work explores optimization strategies and examines their applications with the goal of mitigating side reactions that occur in AZIBs, while also providing insights aimed at improving battery stability.