Revealing the effect of polyethylenimine on zinc metal anodes in alkaline electrolyte solution for zinc–air batteries: mechanism studies of dendrite suppression and corrosion inhibition
Ming‐Hsien Lin, Chen−Jui Huang, Pai-Hsiang Cheng, Ju‐Hsiang Cheng, Chun‐Chieh Wang
Abstract
We detailly reveal the effects of PEI on zinc nuclei growth and corrosion protection of zinc anode in the alkaline electrolyte solution and confirm the benefit of PEI for improving cycling stability in the practical zinc–air battery.
Topics & Concepts
ZincElectrolytePolyethylenimineAnodeCorrosionBattery (electricity)Dendrite (mathematics)Galvanic anodeInorganic chemistryChemistryMetalMaterials scienceMetallurgyElectrodeCathodic protectionMathematicsPhysicsGeneBiochemistryTransfectionQuantum mechanicsGeometryPower (physics)Physical chemistryAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication