Constructing a well-wettable interface on a three-dimensional copper foam host with reinforced copper nanowires to stabilize zinc metal anodes
Yixing Fang, Kun Han, Zhen Wang, Jie Shi, Ping Li, Xuanhui Qu
Abstract
Cu nanowires on the 3D copper foam are designed as the zincophilic host for zinc anodes. The arrangement of the Cu nanowires induces a capillary-like effect, which has a positive impact on the zinc deposition behavior and structural stability.
Topics & Concepts
CopperZincMaterials scienceAnodeNanowireMetalComposite materialCopper platingMetallurgyLayer (electronics)NanotechnologyElectrodeChemistryElectroplatingPhysical chemistryAdvanced battery technologies researchSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies