Huanjing Zhang , Xinyu Wang , Zhanpeng Sun , Xueya Li , Xianyu Liu , Zhigang Fan
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Abstract
VOPO4 (VOP) materials are considered as high voltage cathodes for zinc-ion battery (ZIB). However, the VOP cathodes are afflicted with poor stability in aqueous electrolyte, leading to unsatisfied cycle life. Herein, eutectic electrolyte has been applied for the Zn//VOP battery, assembling with dimethyl sulfone and Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O. Compared with aqueous Zn(ClO4)2 electrolyte, the eutectic electrolyte possesses stable electrochemical window, which could suppress the side reaction. Owing to the stability of eutectic electrolyte, the Zn//VOP battery deliver a high capacity of 79.8 mAh g−1 with high average voltage of 1.46 V and stable for 750 cycles. These results indicate that eutectic electrolyte approach represents an effective strategy for improving electrochemical performance of ZIB.
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