Multifunctional polyzwitterion ionic liquid coating for long-lifespan and dendrite-free Zn metal anodes
Yanqun Lv, Ying Xiao, Shuting Xu, Feng Huo, Yong Chen, Ming Zhao, Lili Liu, Chang Su, Yanli Zhu, Shimou Chen
Abstract
A water-blocking polyzwitterion ionic liquid (poly([2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethyl-(3-sulfopropyl)- co-tert -butyl) (P(SBMA- co -BuA)) coating is designed on Zn anode as a protective layer. Highly stable Zn batteries are achieved via modified Zn anodes.
Topics & Concepts
AnodeIonic liquidCoatingDendrite (mathematics)MetalMaterials scienceLayer (electronics)Ionic bondingChemical engineeringZincElectrochemistryInorganic chemistryChemistryIonMetallurgyNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryCatalysisGeometryMathematicsEngineeringAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvancements in Battery Materials