Protecting Zn anodes by atomic layer deposition of ZrO<sub>2</sub> to extend the lifetime of aqueous Zn-ion batteries
Shichen Sun, Yeting Wen, Aidan Billings, Roya Rajabi, Boyu Wang, Kangkang Zhang, Kevin Huang
Abstract
Coating of the Zn anode surface with nanoscale ZrO 2 effectively regulates the growth of a surface passive layer, resulting in a low overpotential and long cycle stability.
Topics & Concepts
Atomic layer depositionAnodeLayer (electronics)Aqueous solutionIonDeposition (geology)Materials scienceChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryElectrodeEngineeringGeologyPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryPaleontologySedimentAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and Applications