The effect of interface heterogeneity on zinc metal anode cyclability.

ABSTRACT: Zinc metal batteries (ZMBs) are promising candidates for low-cost, intrinsically safe, and environmentally friendly energy storage systems. However, the anode is plagued with problems such as the parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction, surface passivation, corrosion, and a rough metal electrode morphology that is prone to short circuits. One strategy to overcome these issues is understanding surface processes to facilitate more homogeneous electrodeposition of zinc by guiding the alignment of electrodeposited zinc. Using Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM), the charge transport rate on zinc metal anodes was mapped, demonstrating that manipulating electrolyte concentration can influence zinc electrodeposition and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation in ZMBs. Using XPS and Rama

SUBMITTER: Simon JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11342068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature