Crystalline Covalent Organic Polymer as An Effective Zincophilic Protective Layer to Boost the Performance of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

Key Points

• The research aims to create a protective layer for zinc anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries to improve their performance.
• Developed a crystalline covalent organic polymer layer
• Tested the layer's effectiveness in isolating zinc anodes from electrolytes
• Assessed the layer's impact on zinc deposition and side reactions
• The protective layer significantly reduced side reactions
• Improved uniformity in zinc deposition on anodes
• Boosted overall performance of the zinc-ion batteries