The magnetohydrodynamic effect enables a dendrite-free Zn anode in alkaline electrolytes
Peng Liang, Qing Li, Liming Chen, Zijie Tang, Zhengtai Li, Yao Wang, Yongchao Tang, Cuiping Han, Zhongwen Lan, Chunyi Zhi, Hongfei Li
Abstract
A novel strategy of applying external magnetic fields is proposed to tackle the challenging alkaline Zn dendrite issue. Benefiting from the magnetohydrodynamic effect, the ultra-flat zinc deposit and long-term cycling stability of the Zn battery was achieved.
Topics & Concepts
Magnetohydrodynamic driveDendrite (mathematics)AnodeElectrolyteBattery (electricity)ZincMaterials scienceAlkaline batteryMagnetohydrodynamicsMetallurgyChemical engineeringChemistryMagnetic fieldThermodynamicsPhysicsElectrodeMathematicsEngineeringGeometryPhysical chemistryPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvanced Battery Technologies ResearchAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies