Indexed by:
Abstract:
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have demonstrated considerable potential for utilization in large-scale energy storage applications, driven by their environmental sustainability, inherent safety and cost-effectiveness. Nonetheless, the growth of Zn dendrites and side reactions, resulting in degraded cycling stability, poses a substantial obstacle to the practical implementation of AZIBs. Herein, it is demonstrated that creatinine (Cre), a metabolite derived from muscle, serves as a multifunctional electrolyte additive that enhances the performance of AZIBs. Both experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that Cre, when used as an electrolyte additive, fulfills three key roles: it disrupts the solvation structure of Zn2+ by carbonyl group; it forms a water-deficient electric double layer, thereby reducing the likelihood of interfacial water decomposition; and it promotes the deposition of Zn2+ on the (002) planes, facilitating the uniform deposition. The Zn||Zn symmetric cell utilizing a 1 M ZnSO4 electrolyte with the addition of 0.3 M Cre exhibits stable cycling for 900 h under the condition of 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2, representing an over 11-fold increase in lifespan. Furthermore, the Zn||VO2 full cell demonstrates a capacity retention of approximate to 105 mAh g-1 after 300 cycles at a rate of 10 C.
Keyword:
Reprint 's Address:
Source :
SMALL METHODS
ISSN: 2366-9608
Year: 2025
1 0 . 7 0 0
JCR@2023
Cited Count:
SCOPUS Cited Count:
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
WanFang Cited Count:
Chinese Cited Count:
30 Days PV: 0
Affiliated Colleges: