Kim, Mihyun Kim, Hyosik Lee, Si-Hwan Yu, Seungho Kim, Won Bae, Jong-Seong Ahn, Chi-Yeong Shim, Hyungwon Lee, Ji Eun Yu, Seung-Ho 2024-02-07T05:11:05Z 2024-02-07T05:11:05Z 2024-02-07 2024-02 1385-8947 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/148514 The need for advanced next-generation secondary batteries have been urgently demanded for improved, sustainable, and eco-friendly energy storage systems. Aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batteries (ARZIBs) have garnered substantial attention as a substitute for lithium-ion batteries owing to their exceptional stability, environmentally friendly features, and cost-effectiveness. In this study, it is found that tellurium hexagonal nanotubes with a unique crystal growth orientation of [001] are of promising cathode materials for enhancing the performance of zinc ion batteries owing to their outstanding reaction kinetic properties. Additionally, the hollow interior of the nanotubes effectively mitigates the volume changes of tellurium during the charging and discharging processes. These research findings are expected to solidify the potential of tellurium hexagonal nanotubes as reliable cathode materials, significantly contributing to the commercialization of zinc ion battery technology in the future. English Elsevier BV Te hexagonal nanotubes with fast 1-dimensional Zn ion diffusion for high-performance zinc-ion battery cathodes Article 10.1016/j.cej.2023.148256 1 Chemical Engineering Journal, v.481 Chemical Engineering Journal 481 N scie 001151473700001 2-s2.0-85181096344 Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering Article TELLURIUM NANOTUBES ELECTROCHEMISTRY ELECTROLYTE NANOWIRES EFFICIENT Tellurium nanotubes Zinc -ion batteries Zinc ion diffusion 1D Nanostructure