articleACS Sustainable Chemistry & EngineeringJan 7, 2019Closed access

3D Porous Copper Skeleton Supported Zinc Anode toward High Capacity and Long Cycle Life Zinc Ion Batteries

Tsinghua University · University of Technology Sydney · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted extensive attention in recent years, benefiting from their high safety, eco-friendliness, low cost, and high energy density. Although many cathode materials for ZIBs have been developed, the poor stability of zinc anodes caused by uneven deposition/stripping of zinc has inevitably limited the practical application of ZIBs. Herein, we report a highly stable 3D Zn anode prepared by electrodepositing Zn on a chemically etched porous copper skeleton. The inherent excellent electrical conductivity and open structure of the 3D porous copper skeleton ensure the uniform deposition/stripping of Zn. The 3D Zn anode exhibits reduced polarization, stable cycling performance, and…

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Keywords
  • Anode
  • Materials science
  • Faraday efficiency
  • Cathode
  • Electrolyte
  • Chemical engineering
  • Zinc
  • Electrochemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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