A Corrosion‐Resistant and Dendrite‐Free Zinc Metal Anode in Aqueous Systems
Tianjin University · Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin · +6 more institutions
Abstract
Rechargeable aqueous zinc (Zn) ion-based energy storage systems have been reviving recently because of their low cost and high safety merits; however, they still suffer from the problems of corrosion and dendrite growth on Zn metal anodes that cause gas generation and early battery failure. Unfortunately, the corrosion problem has not received sufficient attention until now. Here, it is pioneeringly demonstrated that decorating the Zn surface with a dual-functional metallic indium (In) layer, acting as both a corrosion inhibitor and a nucleating agent, is a facile but effective strategy to suppress both drastic corrosion and dendrite growth. Symmetric cells assembled with the treated Zn electrodes can sustain…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 35.89
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 59
Authors
12- DHDaliang Han
Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- SWShichao Wu
Tianjin University, Nankai University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- SZSiwei Zhang
Tsinghua–Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University
- YDYaqian Deng
University Town of Shenzhen, Tsinghua University
- CCChangjun Cui
Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
Topics & keywords
- Anode
- Materials science
- Dendrite (mathematics)
- Corrosion
- Zinc
- Galvanic anode
- Aqueous solution
- Metal
- Affordable and clean energy