Well-Aligned Liquid Crystal Interface and Expanded Solvation Sheath Accelerate Zn 2+ Desolvation Kinetics for Stable Zinc Batteries
Advanced Energy Materials (United States) · South China University of Technology · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The straightforward processing and assembly of zinc batteries enable large-scale production and cost-effective energy storage solutions. However, nonuniform Zn plating and parasitic reactions impede practical deployment, which can be addressed through advanced interfacial modifications and enhanced Zn2+ transport kinetics. Herein, we developed a trace additive based on a tailored liquid crystal molecule (4-pentyl-4′-cyanobiphenyl, 5CB), which preferentially adsorbs onto the zinc surface to form a dynamic ordered interfacial layer and modulate the Zn2+ solvation shell due to its self-assembling and anisotropic properties. The interfacial layer inhibits solvent decomposition and side reactions, while the…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.11
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 60
Authors
11- CLChen Li
Advanced Energy Materials (United States), South China University of Technology
- YLYuxuan Liu
Advanced Energy Materials (United States), South China University of Technology
- JLJiangwen Liu
Advanced Energy Materials (United States), South China University of Technology
- MLMili Liu
Advanced Energy Materials (United States), South China University of Technology
- YGYulong Gao
Advanced Energy Materials (United States), South China University of Technology
Topics & keywords
- Chemistry
- Solvation
- Zinc
- Chemical engineering
- Kinetics
- Faraday efficiency
- Crystal (programming language)
- Solvation shell
- Affordable and clean energy