Toward Stable Zinc Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Green and Bifunctional Electrolyte Additive

Jincheng Zhang; Jingyu Xu; Shubing Zhen; Chunyan Xu; Yuyun Xie; Jiayuan Luo; Xinhao Li; Jinxi Ye; Qian Qu; Tong Zhang

doi:10.1039/d5gc06361b

January 1, 2026Green Chemistry

Toward Stable Zinc Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Green and Bifunctional Electrolyte Additive

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Key Points

This research aims to improve the stability of zinc metal anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries through the use of a novel electrolyte additive.
Evaluated the performance of zinc metal anodes with different electrolyte compositions.
Conducted stability tests under various operational conditions.
Analyzed electrochemical properties using standard testing methods.
The green electrolyte additive significantly enhanced the stability of zinc metal anodes.
Improved cycle life and efficiency were observed with the new additive compared to standard electrolytes.
Safety and performance metrics met or exceeded industry standards for large-scale energy storage.

Implication

Research reveals how a green electrolyte additive improves zinc anodes in batteries, indicating potential for safer energy storage.

Abstract

Abstract：Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety and low cost. However, the practical application of zinc metal anodes is hampered by...

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Toward Stable Zinc Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Green and Bifunctional Electrolyte Additive

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Toward Stable Zinc Metal Anodes in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Green and Bifunctional Electrolyte Additive

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