Zilong Zheng

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Zilong Zheng is a rising figure in sustainable energy storage, whose work centers on advancing aqueous battery systems for long-duration, environmentally friendly applications. His most-cited paper, "Sustainable ultra-long cycle life aqueous Zn-I2 battery without ion-selective membrane" (2024), introduces a transformative approach to rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries. By eliminating the need for costly and complex ion-selective membranes, Zheng demonstrates how reversible iodine redox reactions can be harnessed in a simplified, membrane-free design, achieving ultra-long cycle life and enhanced sustainability. This contribution addresses a critical bottleneck in aqueous battery scalability, offering a pathway toward safer, cheaper, and more durable energy storage. With 5 citations already in its first year, the work signals growing recognition of its potential impact. Zheng’s research sits at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science, and green engineering, and his innovations are particularly relevant for grid-scale storage and next-generation portable devices. As an emerging voice in the field, he is shaping the future of low-cost, high-performance batteries that operate without the environmental and economic burdens of traditional membrane-based systems.