What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore how oxide coatings can enhance the performance and stability of zinc metal anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.

February 28, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A0 citations

Theoretical investigation on the dendrite suppression and desolvation promotion effect of coating material on Zn metal anode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: case study of oxide coating

KJKai Jin WYWangsheng Yuan MHMengyu Hu

Key Points

To explore how oxide coatings can enhance the performance and stability of zinc metal anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
Developed a multiscale theoretical framework to analyze the effects of coatings
Examined the electrochemical behavior of zinc metal anodes
Assessed the impact of dendrite formation and desolvation processes
Oxide coatings effectively suppress dendrite growth on zinc metal anodes
Enhanced desolvation was observed, leading to better ion transport
Theoretical analysis indicates improved cycling stability for batteries

Abstract

Interfacial engineering via oxide coatings offers a promising strategy to improve the electrochemical performance and cycling stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Here, we develop a multiscale theoretical framework combining...

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