Taming polyiodides: phenol chemistry for shuttle-free and durable zinc–iodine batteries
Zhixiang Chen, Xinlei Gao, Lutong Shan, Qingjin Fu, Zhenyue Xing, Peng Rao, Zhenye Kang, Xiaodong Shi, Wei Zhang, Xinlong Tian
Abstract
Resorcinol (RSC) additive suppresses the poly.iodide shuttle and facilitates the conversion of iodine-loading cathode. Meanwhile, the RSC-containing electrolyte inhibits the interfacial side reactions of Zn anode, guaranteeing durable Zn–I 2 batteries.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryIodineZincInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsConducting polymers and applicationsAnalytical Chemistry and Sensors