Mechanistic Study of Interfacial Modification for Stable Zn Anode Based on a Thin Separator
Qing Li
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorBoxun Yan
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorDonghong Wang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032 China
Search for more papers by this authorQi Yang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorZhaodong Huang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorJun Fan
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorMing Dai
Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040 P. R. China
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Wenshuai Chen
Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040 P. R. China
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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Chunyi Zhi
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorQing Li
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorBoxun Yan
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorDonghong Wang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032 China
Search for more papers by this authorQi Yang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorZhaodong Huang
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorJun Fan
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorMing Dai
Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040 P. R. China
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Wenshuai Chen
Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040 P. R. China
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Chunyi Zhi
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 P. R. China
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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The interface plays a pivotal role in stabilizing metal anode. Extensive studies have been made but systematic research is lacking. In this study, preliminary studies are conducted to explore the prime conditions of interfacial modification to approach the practical requirements. Critical factors including reaction kinetics, transport rate, and modulus are identified to affect the Zn anode morphology significantly. The fundamental principle to enhance the Zn anode stability is systematically studied using the TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofiber (TOCNF) coating layer with thin a separator. Its advantageous mechanical properties buffer the huge volume variation. The existence of hydrophilic TOCNF in the Zn anode interface enhances the mass transfer process and alters the Zn2+ distribution with a record high double-layer capacitance (390 uF cm−2). With the synergetic effect, the modified Zn anode works stably under 5 mA cm−2 with a thin nonwoven paper as the separator (thickness 113 µm). At an ultra-high current density of 10 mA cm−2, this coated anode cycles for more than 300 h. This strategy shows an immense potential to drive the Zn anode forward toward practical applications.
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