Cold-resilient zinc batteries with organic-free solvation structures

Abstract

Invitation of organic cosolvents into aqueous electrolytes has been widely proven effective in stabilizing zinc (Zn) anodes but easily brings about sluggish desolvation kinetics concurrently. In this issue of Chem, Geng and coworkers report an organic/aqueous hybrid electrolyte with an organic-solvent-free primary solvation sheath, achieving facile desolvation and durable Zn batteries under subzero conditions.