Taming polyiodides: Phenol chemistry for shuttle-free and durable zinc-iodine batteries

Key Points

• Zinc-iodine batteries show significant promise for large-scale energy storage, yet face challenges due to polyiodide shuttle.
• The application of phenol chemistry leads to enhanced durability and performance by mitigating the shuttle effect.
• Observational analysis of zinc-iodine battery performance shows considerable improvements, supporting the potential for practical applications.
• Findings highlight the need for innovative approaches in battery technology to optimize energy storage solutions.

Abstract