Single atom catalysts for triiodide adsorption and fast conversion to boost the performance of aqueous zinc–iodine batteries
Fuhua Yang, Jun Long, Jodie A. Yuwono, Huifang Fei, Yameng Fan, Peng Li, Jinshuo Zou, Junnan Hao, Sailin Liu, Gemeng Liang, Yanqiu Lyu, Xiaobo Zheng, Shiyong Zhao, Kenneth Davey, Zaiping Guo
Abstract
In this work, I − poisoning mechanism is proposed for SACs selection to suppress shuttle effect in Zn–I 2 batteries. It is found that I − formation and desorption are crucial to maintain the catalytic and adsorption role of metallic element.
Topics & Concepts
AdsorptionCatalysisAqueous solutionZincTriiodideIodineDesorptionInorganic chemistryChemistryMetalAtom (system on chip)Chemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryElectrodeComputer scienceElectrolyteEngineeringEmbedded systemDye-sensitized solar cellAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvancements in Battery Materials