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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs) offer safety and cost benefits but face challenges.
  • Zinc dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) hinder industrial application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of inorganic interfaces on zinc anodes in AZMBs.
  • To highlight protection mechanisms against dendrites and HER.
  • To provide perspectives on designing advanced interfaces for stable AZMBs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on inorganic materials (metal oxides, compounds, salts).
  • Analysis of protection mechanisms for zinc metal anodes.
  • Discussion of interface engineering for Zn2+ plating/stripping.

Main Results:

  • Inorganic interfaces significantly influence Zn2+ plating/stripping and cell performance.
  • Various inorganic materials demonstrate dendrite and HER inhibition capabilities.
  • Understanding these interfaces is crucial for improving AZMB stability.

Conclusions:

  • Rational design of inorganic interfaces is key to achieving reversible Zn2+ plating/stripping.
  • Advanced interfaces can overcome current limitations in AZMBs.
  • This research paves the way for practical AZMB implementation in energy storage.