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This study introduces a lean-water ionic liquid electrolyte for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, creating a stable hydrophobic interface to prevent dendrites and enable over 10,000 cycles for grid-scale energy storage.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are promising for grid-scale energy storage.
  • Instability at the electrode/electrolyte interface hinders their performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel electrolyte for aqueous zinc metal batteries.
  • To enhance electrode/electrolyte interface stability and battery performance.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of a lean-water ionic liquid electrolyte.
  • Characterization of the hydrophobic tri-layer interface.
  • Electrochemical testing of zinc metal batteries.

Main Results:

  • The electrolyte establishes a hydrophobic tri-layer interface, extending the electrochemical working window to 2.93 V.
  • Achieved high zinc ion conductivity (17.3 mS/cm) and suppressed dendrite formation.
  • Demonstrated ultralong cyclability (>10,000 cycles) and high areal capacity (1.8 Ah/cm²).

Conclusions:

  • The lean-water ionic liquid electrolyte significantly improves zinc metal battery stability and performance.
  • The hydrophobic interface is crucial for dendrite suppression and mechanical stability.
  • This approach offers a practical solution for high-energy, grid-scale zinc-ion batteries.