Solvation structure regulation of deep eutectic solvents: stabilization of the zinc anode in rechargeable zinc–air batteries
Yang Song, Yongduo Liu, Shijian Luo, Yuran Yang, Fadong Chen, Meng Wang, Lin Guo, Siguo Chen, Zidong Wei
Abstract
A novel water-free ZnCl 2 -based DES that achieves an effective regulation of the solvation structure of [ZnCl x ] 2− x by simply controlling the concentration of ZnCl 2 was developed.
Topics & Concepts
ZincEutectic systemAnodeSolvationMaterials scienceGalvanic anodeChemistryChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryMetallurgySolventElectrodeOrganic chemistryCathodic protectionPhysical chemistryEngineeringAlloyAdvanced battery technologies researchIonic liquids properties and applicationsElectrochemical Analysis and Applications