Lithium Bis(oxalate)borate Additive for Self‐repairing Zincophilic Solid Electrolyte Interphases towards Ultrahigh‐rate and Ultra‐stable Zinc Anodes
Zhaoyu Zhang, Yufei Zhang, Minghui Ye, Zhipeng Wen, Yongchao Tang, Xiaoqing Liu, Cheng Chao Li
Abstract
Abstract The artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a pivotal role in Zn anode stabilization but its long‐term effectiveness at high rates is still challenged. Herein, to achieve superior long‐life and high‐rate Zn anode, an exquisite electrolyte additive, lithium bis(oxalate)borate (LiBOB), is proposed to in situ derive a highly Zn 2+ ‐conductive SEI and to dynamically patrol its cycling‐initiated defects. Profiting from the as‐constructed real‐time, automatic SEI repairing mechanism, the Zn anode can be cycled with distinct reversibility over 1800 h at an ultrahigh current density of 50 mA cm −2 , presenting a record‐high cumulative capacity up to 45 Ah cm −2 . The superiority of the formulated electrolyte is further demonstrated in the Zn||MnO 2 and Zn||NaV 3 O 8 full batteries, even when tested under harsh conditions (limited Zn supply (N/P≈3), 2500 cycles). This work brings inspiration for developing fast‐charging Zn batteries toward grid‐scale storage of renewable energy sources.