"Manipulating the Solvation Structure and Interface via a Bio-Based Gre" by Yan Wang, Xiaohui Zeng et al.
The practical application of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is limited by serious side reactions, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction and Zn dendrite growth. Here, the study proposes a novel adoption of a biodegradable electrolyte additive, γ-Valerolactone (GVL), with only 1 vol.% addition (GVL-to-H2O volume ratio) to enable a stable Zn metal anode. The combination of experimental characterizations and theoretical calculations verifies that the green GVL additive can competitively engag...
Aqueous Zn Ion Batteries Azibs Electrolyte Additives Olvation Structures Inc Dendrite N Metal Anodes
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