Stable Zn electrodes enabled by an ultra-thin Zn phosphate protective layer
Jing Li, Zhi Zheng, Zixun Yu, Fangxin She, Leo Lai, Justin Prabowo, Wei Lv, Wei Li, Yuan Chen
Abstract
An ultra-thin (45 ± 5 nm) ion conductive surface protection layer prepared by a simple chemical treatment method effectively enhances the surface stability of Zn electrodes and prolongs their cycling stability.
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