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Controlling zinc electrodeposition morphology is key for rechargeable zinc batteries. This study reveals how current density influences zinc structure and Coulombic efficiency (CE), enabling dendrite-free anodes.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Developing rechargeable zinc batteries requires precise control over zinc metal electrodeposit microstructure.
  • Understanding the relationship between deposition parameters and morphology is crucial for battery performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate how current density and voltage affect zinc electrodeposition morphology and Coulombic efficiency (CE).
  • To identify deposition regimes and understand the kinetics governing zinc plating in ionic liquid electrolytes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized microelectrode arrays to independently control current density or voltage during zinc electrodeposition.
  • Analyzed the resulting zinc microstructures and measured Coulombic efficiency across different deposition conditions.

Main Results:

  • Identified three distinct deposition regimes: low current density (mossy structures, 80-90% CE), increased current density (compact, uniform growth, 98-99% CE), and constant voltage (dendritic growth, <50% CE).
  • Observed diffusion-limited kinetics influencing deposition behavior and reversibility, particularly the depletion of zinc salt under constant voltage.

Conclusions:

  • Demonstrated the ability to control zinc electrodeposition morphology in nonaqueous electrolytes by managing current density.
  • Provided mechanistic insights and strategies for designing dendrite-free zinc anodes for stable and efficient rechargeable zinc batteries (ZIBs).