Editorial: Electrochemistry of rechargeable aqueous metal-ion batteries: recent advances and future opportunities

The core advantages of rechargeable aqueous metal-ion batteries lie in their high safety and low cost. Their application prospects primarily focus on two key directions: first, serving as a secure grid-scale energy storage solution for renewable energy integration and peak shaving; second, providing irreplaceable safety assurance in specialized fields, such as, wearable devices, medical implant electronics and emergency power supplies. Systems based on abundant elements like zinc and sodium...