Montmorillonite Interfacial Chemistry Regulation on Homogeneous Zn Deposition: A Microenvironment-Controlled Additive Strategy for Sustainable Zinc Metal Anodes.

ABSTRACT: Aqueous zinc (Zn) metal batteries (AZBs) have emerged as highly promising candidates for large-scale energy storage systems because of their inherent safety and cost-effectiveness. However, their practical implementation remains constrained by parasitic side reactions and uncontrolled dendrite growth at the metallic Zn anode. Herein, a microenvironment-controlled additive strategy is proposed via employing phytic acid-functionalized montmorillonite (MPA) nanosheets as electrolyte additives for highly durable AZBs. The MPA nanosheets spontaneously assemble onto the surface of the Zn anode through interfacial self-adsorption, effectively suppressing parasitic reactions. Moreover, the regulation of interfacial chemistry enhances the zincophilic characteristic, enabling precise modulation of Z

SUBMITTER: Xuan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12697821 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature