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Sulfated nanocellulose (SNC) enhances aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) by modifying the Zn anode interface. This improves interfacial solvation, leading to stable cycling and high coulombic efficiency for safer, cost-effective energy storage.

Keywords:

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries In situ spectroscopy Interfacial solvation structure Nanocellulose

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Nanotechnology

Background:

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for energy storage due to safety and cost.
Interfacial issues at the Zn anode, like dendrite growth and corrosion, limit AZIB performance.
Current research often overlooks interfacial solvation changes during Zn deposition.

Purpose of the Study:

To engineer the interfacial solvation structure at the Zn anode in AZIBs.
To improve AZIB performance by addressing interfacial challenges without altering bulk electrolyte.
To investigate the role of sulfated nanocellulose (SNC) in interfacial modification.

Main Methods:

Introduction of sulfated nanocellulose (SNC) as an anion-rich biopolymer.
In situ attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR).
Fluorescence interface-extended X-ray absorption fine structure (FI-EXAFS).

Main Results:

SNC facilitates a low-coordinated Zn2+ solvation shell at the interface.
Weakened H2O coordination and reduced water activity at the interface.
Improved interfacial stability and suppression of parasitic reactions (hydrogen evolution, corrosion).

Conclusions:

Interfacial solvation engineering is crucial for high-performance AZIBs.
SNC effectively modifies interfacial structure, enhancing Zn anode stability.
Achieved high coulombic efficiency (99.6% over 500 cycles) and stable cycling in pouch cells.