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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Anode-free batteries promise high energy density but face challenges in dual-ion systems.
  • Achieving stable and efficient operation in rechargeable metal batteries is crucial for energy storage advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the first anode-free zinc-graphite dual-ion battery.
  • To overcome limitations in current dual-ion battery technology for improved energy density and cyclability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a silver-coated copper substrate for uniform zinc plating and stripping.
  • Employed graphite as a cathode material for reversible bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion intercalation.
  • Investigated electrochemical performance, including cycling stability and energy density.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated efficient zinc plating-stripping without dendrite formation on the silver-coated substrate.
  • Achieved stable bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion intercalation in the graphite cathode at a high potential plateau (2.75 V).
  • Constructed an anode-free Zn-graphite dual-ion battery with 82% capacity retention after 1000 cycles and a specific energy of 79 Wh kg⁻¹.

Conclusions:

  • The developed anode-free Zn-graphite dual-ion battery offers significant improvements in cycling stability and energy density compared to conventional Zn-graphite batteries.
  • The use of a silver-coated substrate and stable anion intercalation is key to enabling high-performance anode-free dual-ion systems.
  • This work presents a promising pathway towards energy-dense, rechargeable metal batteries.