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Polyacrylic acid (PAA) additive stabilizes zinc anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries by preventing corrosion and dendrite growth. This enhances battery cycling performance, offering a new strategy for stable zinc metal anodes.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Aqueous zinc-ion batteries face anode instability due to water-induced corrosion and zinc dendrite formation.
  • These issues disrupt the zinc plating/stripping process, limiting battery lifespan and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of water-soluble polymers as electrolyte additives to stabilize zinc metal anodes.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of polyacrylic acid (PAA), polyacrylamide (PAM), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in mitigating anode degradation.

Main Methods:

  • Three water-soluble polymers (PAA, PAM, PEG) were added to ZnSO4 electrolytes.
  • Electrochemical performance of zinc anodes was tested with these additives.
  • Zinc plating/stripping stability and dendrite formation were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The polyacrylic acid (PAA)-based system demonstrated superior electrochemical performance.
  • Stable cycling exceeding 360 hours was achieved at 5 mA cm⁻² with 2 mA h cm⁻² areal capacity.
  • PAA effectively suppressed zinc dendrite growth, electrode corrosion, and side reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Polyacrylic acid (PAA) is a highly effective electrolyte additive for stabilizing zinc anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
  • The carboxyl groups in PAA play a crucial role in suppressing detrimental interfacial reactions.
  • This study provides a valuable reference for optimizing zinc anodes for enhanced battery performance.