Understanding the mechanism of byproduct formation with <i>in operando</i> synchrotron techniques and its effects on the electrochemical performance of VO<sub>2</sub>(B) nanoflakes in aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries
Qiang Pang, Hainan Zhao, Ruqian Lian, Qiang Fu, Yingjin Wei, Angelina Sarapulova, Junqi Sun, Chunzhong Wang, Gang Chen, Helmut Ehrenberg
Abstract
The byproduct protects the vanadium-based positive electrode of ARZBs and facilitates Zn<sup>2+</sup> insertion into the electrode.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrochemistryElectrodeVanadiumZincSynchrotronAqueous solutionMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryChemistryMetallurgyPhysical chemistryOpticsPhysicsAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication