articleAdvanced Energy MaterialsApr 25, 2023BRONZE OA

In Situ Construction of Anode–Molecule Interface via Lone‐Pair Electrons in Trace Organic Molecules Additives to Achieve Stable Zinc Metal Anodes

HYHuaming YuDCDongping ChenQLQuanyu LiCYChunshuang YanZJZihao Jiang

Central South University · Harbin Institute of Technology · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Abstract The practical application of aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) is significantly limited by the poor reversibility of the zinc anodes, including rampant dendrite growth and severe interfacial side‐reactions. Herein, trace hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) additive with a lone‐pair‐electron containing heterocycle is introduced for Zn metal anode protection. Specifically, the trace added HMTA can change the solvated structure by strong interaction with zinc ions, and preferentially absorb on the anode surface to in situ establish an unique anode–molecule interface. Such an interface not only shows strong affinity to promote the dynamic transmission and deposition of Zn 2+ ions but also displays a role in…

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  • Anode
  • Zinc
  • Faraday efficiency
  • Materials science
  • Lone pair
  • Molecule
  • Hexamethylenetetramine
  • Galvanic anode
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