Core–Shell Amorphous Carbon‐Coated CuZn Powder for Synergistic Protection of Zinc Anodes
Bin Liu, Lixin Liang, Tianchen Li, Tianchen Li, Tao Liao, Wen Liu, Yuankui Cao, Ao Fu, Tiejun Li, Tiejun Li, Bicheng Liu, Qiwen Zhao, Yayuan Liu, Yong Liu
Abstract
Abstract Aqueous Zn‐ion batteries are attractive for large‐scale energy storage due to their inherent safety and low cost. However, their practical application is hindered by the unstable Zn metal anode, caused by uncontrollable dendrite growth and severe hydrogen evolution reaction, which significantly shortens cycle life. In this study, amorphous carbon‐coated CuZn composite powders are synthesized using the tandem plasma‐enhanced powder synthesis method and employed as an interfacial regulator to protect Zn anodes. The dual‐phase CuZn alloy core, with its zincophilic nature, is complemented by an ultrathin amorphous carbon shell that repels unfavorable interfacial water molecules while maintaining efficient Zn‐ion transport. This synergistic core–shell structure effectively enhances cycling performance, especially at high rates, and the full cells demonstrate no obvious capacity decay after 1800 cycles. These findings offer valuable insights into practical interfacial design strategies for Zn stabilization in corrosive aqueous electrolytes.