Guo, X;
Zhang, K;
Han, D;
Cui, C;
Liu, A;
Guo, Y;
Gao, J;
... Yang, QH; + view all
(2025)
A Spatiotemporal-Orchestrated Hybrid Interphase for Highly Reversible Zinc Batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials
, Article 2501180. 10.1002/aenm.202501180.
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Abstract
In situ construction of multifunctional solid electrolyte interphases (SEIs) has proved effective in mitigating dendrite, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution challenges in aqueous zinc (Zn) batteries. However, current SEI formation occurs predominantly during the electrochemical process, rendering the Zn anode susceptible to parasitic reactions prior to and during the SEI formation process. Herein, a spatiotemporal-orchestrated hybrid SEI is proposed, using a hydrous organic electrolyte comprising hydrated Zn(BF<inf>4</inf>)<inf>2</inf> salt and propylene carbonate (PC) solvent. The electrolyte facilitates the initial formation of a rigid inorganic ZnF<inf>2</inf> component during battery resting, providing immediate protection for Zn anodes upon contact with the electrolyte, followed by the generation of flexible organic species via electro-decomposition of PC molecules during battery cycling. This rigid-flexible coupled hybrid SEI is capable of accommodating substantial volume changes during Zn plating/stripping, preventing cracking and ensuring long-term stability. As a result, the Zn anode sustains a stable cycling for over 1500 h, a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.8%, and enhanced performance even in conventional aqueous electrolytes. Zn||V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf> full cells configured in coin, cylindrical, and pouch formats also show significantly extended cycling. The findings provide new insights into electrolyte design and SEI construction for high-performance, practical aqueous metal batteries.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | A Spatiotemporal-Orchestrated Hybrid Interphase for Highly Reversible Zinc Batteries |
| DOI: | 10.1002/aenm.202501180 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202501180 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Aqueous batteries, hydrous organic electrolytes, metal anodes, solid electrolyte interphase, solvation structures |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > Dept of Chemistry |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10210610 |
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