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A Dynamic and Self-Adapting Interface Coating for Stable Zn-Metal Anodes.

Zhikun Guo¹, Lishuang Fan^1,2, Chenyang Zhao¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.

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|October 22, 2021

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A novel self-adaptive coating for zinc-ion batteries prevents dendrite growth and dead zinc formation. This flexible interface enhances battery lifespan and stability, improving safety and environmental protection.

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage

Background:

Zinc-ion batteries offer safe and eco-friendly energy storage.
Dendrite formation and dead zinc accumulation limit battery cycle life.
Existing rigid coatings fail due to volume changes during zinc deposition.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a self-adaptive interface coating for zinc anodes.
To inhibit zinc dendrite growth and improve battery stability.
To enhance the cycle life and coulombic efficiency of zinc-ion batteries.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)/TiO2-x coating.
Utilizing PDMS's dynamic self-adaptability via B-O bond crosslinking.
Employing oxygen-vacancy-rich TiO2-x to promote uniform Zn2+ transfer.

Keywords:

Zn dendrites Zn metal dynamic interface coating

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Main Results:

The PDMS/TiO2-x coating dynamically adapts to volume changes, preventing fracture.
Effective inhibition of zinc dendrite growth was observed.
Achieved 99.6% coulombic efficiency after 700 cycles at 10 mA cm-2.
Demonstrated stable anode operation through adaptive interface construction.

Conclusions:

The developed self-adaptive coating ensures stable zinc anode operation.
This approach effectively addresses critical issues in zinc-ion battery technology.
Offers a promising strategy for enhancing the performance and longevity of zinc-ion batteries.