"Molecular deciphering of hydrophobic, Zinc-philic and robust Amino-fun" by Jingjing Dong, Huili Peng et al.
As one of most prospective anode materials of aqueous batteries, Zn metal faces severe electrolyte corrosion and fatal dendrite growth. To address these issues, the electrolyte/Zn interface needs to be carefully engineered. Here, a dense and robust layer of polysilane functionalized by -NH2 is coated on Zn in a new way. In this layer, -NH2 provides adequate alkalinity and important interaction with Zn2+, enhancing the hydrolysis and regulating the Zn2+ flux. Propyl groups increase the flexibility to buffer inevitable strain/stress and the hydrophobicity to reduce the permeation of water. Si-O-...
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