Janus interface enables reversible Zn-ion battery by regulating interfacial water structure and crystal-orientation
Yuxuan Liang, Meijia Qiu, Peng Sun, Wenjie Mai
Abstract
A Janus additive can regulate the interfacial water network between an anode and electrolyte while induce orientational Zn(101) reversibly to inhibit various side-reactions and Zn dendrite growth, achieving greatly improved stability.
Topics & Concepts
JanusAnodeMaterials scienceElectrolyteBattery (electricity)Interface (matter)NanotechnologyAqueous solutionIonChemical engineeringChemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhysicsGibbs isothermQuantum mechanicsPower (physics)Advanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionPerovskite Materials and Applications