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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Zinc anodes are crucial for rechargeable batteries but suffer from instability due to defects and side reactions at the anode/electrolyte interphase (AEI).
  • Defect formation during cycling leads to electrode failure and limits the long-term stability of zinc anodes.
  • Self-healing AEIs (SAEIs) have emerged as a key strategy to address these limitations by autonomously repairing damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the recent advancements in self-healing anode/electrolyte interphases (SAEIs) for zinc anodes.
  • To detail the design strategies, self-healing mechanisms, and stabilization roles of SAEIs.
  • To analyze current research methods, challenges, and future prospects for SAEIs in zinc anode technology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of extrinsic and intrinsic SAEIs for zinc anodes.
  • Analysis of self-healing mechanisms and their impact on interfacial stability.
  • Discussion of methods for evaluating self-healing performance.

Main Results:

  • SAEIs effectively regulate Zn2+ stripping/plating and suppress interfacial side reactions.
  • Self-healing capabilities mitigate defect exacerbation, improving the long-term stability of zinc anodes.
  • Both extrinsic and intrinsic SAEI strategies show significant potential for enhancing zinc anode performance.

Conclusions:

  • SAEIs are a critical development for overcoming the limitations of traditional zinc anodes.
  • Further research into design strategies and healing mechanisms will drive the development of high-performance SAEIs.
  • This review provides insights for future research on SAEIs for zinc and other metal anodes.