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Aspartame (APM) stabilizes zinc anodes in aqueous electrolytes by forming a protective interface. This prevents dendrite growth and side reactions, significantly enhancing battery lifespan and efficiency.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • The electrochemical performance of zinc anodes is critically dependent on the anode/electrolyte interface.
  • Uncontrolled interfacial reactions lead to dendrite growth and reduced battery lifespan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of aspartame (APM) to engineer a stable zinc anode/electrolyte interface.
  • To elucidate the mechanism by which APM enhances zinc anode stability and electrochemical performance.

Main Methods:

  • Electrochemical testing of zinc anodes in aqueous electrolytes with and without APM.
  • Analysis of the zinc anode/electrolyte interface using surface-sensitive techniques.
  • Fabrication and testing of Zn||NH4V4O10 full cells to evaluate APM's impact on practical device performance.

Main Results:

  • Aspartame (APM) exhibits synergistic "cling-cover-capture" effects at the zinc anode surface.
  • APM effectively homogenizes Zn2+ flux and suppresses interfacial water, preventing dendrite growth and side reactions.
  • Zinc anodes with APM demonstrated a cycle lifespan of 5100 h and an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.73% over 1600 cycles.
  • Full cells utilizing APM-modified anodes showed improved rate capability and cycling durability.

Conclusions:

  • Aspartame (APM) acts as an effective interface stabilizer for aqueous zinc anodes.
  • The unique interfacial chemistry imparted by APM significantly enhances the stability, reversibility, and cycle life of zinc-based batteries.
  • APM holds promise for developing high-performance and long-lasting aqueous zinc batteries.