articleNature CommunicationsMay 17, 2025GOLD OA

Cation-driven phase transition and anion-enhanced kinetics for high energy efficiency zinc-interhalide complex batteries

Wenzhou University · Zhejiang University of Science and Technology · +6 more institutions

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Abstract Aqueous Zn-halogen batteries, valued for high safety, large capacity, and low cost, suffer from the polyhalide shuttle effect and chaotic zinc electrodeposition, reducing energy efficiency and lifespan. Here we show a cation-driven positive electrode phase transition to suppress the shuttle effect and achieve uniform zinc electrodeposition, along with an anion kinetic enhancement strategy to improve energy efficiency and lifespan. Taking tetramethylammonium halide (TMAX, X = F, Cl, Br) as a subject, TMA + promotes oriented zinc (101) deposition on the negative electrode through electrostatic shielding, significantly extending cycling life. Concurrently, it captures I 3 – on the positive electrode,…

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