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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for grid-scale energy storage.
  • Poor reversibility of zinc electrodeposition at low current densities hinders practical AZIB development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a localized eutectic electrolyte (LEE) for reversible zinc anodes.
  • To address challenges of low N/P ratios and low current densities in AZIBs.

Main Methods:

  • Introduced trioxane to a 2.0 M Zn-(OTf)2 in water/sulfolane (50:50 vol %) eutectic electrolyte.
  • Investigated trioxane's role in dispersing the electrolyte and modifying the electrode-electrolyte interface.
  • Fabricated and tested Zn||Zn0.25V2O5·nH2O full cells.

Main Results:

  • The LEE effectively dispersed the aqueous eutectic domain and created a solvation-sheath-repelled inner Helmholtz plane.
  • Charge transfer kinetics were regulated, suppressing electrolyte corrosion and improving zinc morphology.
  • Full cells with low N/P ratios (≤4) and low current density (100 mA cathode−1) showed enhanced cycling stability.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed LEE enables reversible Zn anodes under challenging conditions.
  • The LEE significantly improves cycling stability and prolongs lifespan (nearly 3 months) in AZIBs.
  • This electrolyte design offers a pathway for practical, large-scale AZIB applications.