Hits:

Affiliation of Author(s):[1]Univ Elect Sci & Technol China, Sch Mat & Energy, Chengdu 611731, Peoples R China;[2]Univ Elect Sci & Technol China, Yangtze Delta Reg Inst Huzhou, Huzhou 313001, Zhejiang, Peoples R China;[3]Tianjin Univ, Sch Precis Instruments & Optoelect Engn, Tianjin 300072, Peoples R China

Journal:JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

Key Words:Zn deposition regulation; Zn batteries; ZnF2 coating

Abstract:Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are considered as one of the most promising large-scale energy storage system due to their high energy density, low cost and inherent safety. However, the notorious dendrite growth and severe side reactions, impede their practical application. Herein, we constructed a multifunctional gradient composite fluorinated coating with insulating ZnF2 outside and Zn/Sn alloy inside. ZnF2 outside and Zn/ Sn alloy inside perform their own functions and solve the dendrites and side reactions jointly. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations demonstrate that the electronically insu-lating ZnF2 layer on the surface can regulate the transport of Zn2+ cations, limit the free H2O molecules and improve the dissolution of Zn2+, at the same time, the zincophilicity Zn/Sn alloy inside work as the favorable nucleation sites for Zn atoms and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion energy barrier. As a result, the ZnF2-Sn@Zn electrode in a symmetrical cell exhibits a long cycle life of about 1400 h, as well as 91 % capacity retention after 1400 cycles at 1 A/g in the ZnF2-Sn@Zn//MnO2@CNT full batteries. This work provides a practically promising strategy and new insights for the electrolyte and anode interface design.

Document Type:Article

Volume:651

Page Number:968-975

ISSN No.:0021-9797

Translation or Not:no

Release time:2025-05-23