Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have got wide attention with the increasing demands for energy resource recently. It has a number of merits compared with lithium-ion batteries, such as enhanced safety, low cost and environmental friendliness. Vanadium-based materials have been developed to serve as the cathodes of ZIBs for many years. But there are also some challenges to construct high performance ZIBs in the future. Herein, we reviewed the research progress of vanadium-based cathodes and discussed the energy storage mechanisms in ZIBs. In addition, we summarized the major challenges faced by vanadium-based cathodes and the corresponding ways to improve electrochemical performance of ZIBs. Finally, some excellent vanadium-based cathodes are summarized to pave the way for future research in ZIBs.

近年来，随着对能源的需求日益增加，水性锌离子电池（ZIBs）受到了广泛关注。与锂离子电池相比，它具有许多优点，例如，增强的安全性，低成本和环境友好性。钒基材料已被开发用作ZIB的阴极多年。但是，将来构建高性能ZIB也会遇到一些挑战。在此，我们回顾了钒基阴极的研究进展，并讨论了ZIBs中的储能机理。此外，我们总结了钒基阴极面临的主要挑战以及提高ZIBs电化学性能的相应方法。最后，总结了一些出色的钒基阴极，为将来在ZIBs中的研究铺平了道路。