Tailoring desolvation kinetics enables stable zinc metal anodes
Zhen Hou, Hong Tan, Yao Gao, Menghu Li, Ziheng Lu, Biao Zhang
Abstract
The solvation structure of Zn<sup>2+</sup> is regulated through incorporating acetonitrile (AN) into the electrolyte, elevating nucleation sites and stablizing zinc metal anode, as revealed by the complementary theoretical and experimental studies.
Topics & Concepts
ZincAnodeElectrolyteNucleationKineticsMetalSolvationAcetonitrileMaterials scienceGalvanic anodeInorganic chemistryChemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyElectrodeMoleculePhysicsChromatographyOrganic chemistryCathodic protectionQuantum mechanicsAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies