Creation of an Artificial Layer for Boosting Zn^(2+)Mass Transfer and Anode Stability in Aqueous Zinc Metal BatteriesOA
Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage,but their commercialization is hindered by zinc anode challenges,notably parasitic reactions and dendrite growth.Herein,we present a biodegradable biomass-derived protective layer,primarily composed of curcumin,as a zincophilic interface for AZMBs.The curcumin-based layer,fabricated via a homogeneous solution process,exhibits strong adhesion,uniform coverage,and robust mechanical integrity.Rich polar functional groups in curcumin facilitate homogeneous Zn~(2+)flux and suppress side reactions.The curcumin-based layer shows a favorable affinity for zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate(Zn(OTf)_(2))electrolyte,which is the representative of organic zinc salts,enabling optimal thickness for both protection and ion transport.The protected Zn anodes demonstrate an extended lifespan of 2500 h in symmetrical cells and a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.15%.Furthermore,Zn(OTf)_(2)-based system typically exhibits poor stability at high current densities.Fortunately,the lifespan of symmetrical cells was extended by 40-fold at the high current density.When paired with an Na V_(3)O_(8)·1.5H_(2)O(NVO)cathode,the system achieves 86.5%capacity retention after 3000 cycles at a large specific current density of 10 A g^(-1).These results underscore the efficacy of the curcumin-based protective layer in enhancing the reversibility and stability of metal electrodes,specifically relieving the instability of Zn(OTf)_(2)-based systems at high current densities,advancing its commercial viability.
Mingcong Tang;Qun Liu;Gang Liu;Xiaohong Zou;Kouer Zhang;Zhenlu Yu;Biao Zhang;Liang An
Department of Mechanical Engineering,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of ChinaCollege of Energy Materials and Chemistry,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Inner Mongolia University,Hohhot 010021,People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of Applied Physics,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of Applied Physics,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of China Research Institute for Smart Energy,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hung Hom,Kowloon 999077,Hong Kong SAR,People’s Republic of China
信息技术与安全科学
Aqueous zinc metal batteryArtificial layerCurcuminZinc anode
《Nano-Micro Letters》 2026 (4)
P.467-486,20
the financial support from Research Institute for Smart Energy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Grant No.CDB2)the support of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme(Grant No.PF21-65328)。
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