Shunshun Zhao, Sinian Yang, Xuanrui Huang, Xinwei Wang, Haojie Xu, Qing Ma, Yong Chen, Guoxiu Wang and Shimou Chen
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A Janus-type quasi-solid-state electrolyte enabling dual-ion relay for long lifespan of nonaqueous zinc batteries
Quasi-solid-state or solid-state electrolytes are promising to address the long-standing challenges in zinc batteries, such as zinc dendrite formation and inevitable side reactions. Herein, we report an anhydrous Janus quasi-solid-state electrolyte that enables superior long-cycle performance of zinc batteries via a dual-ion relay mechanism. The spontaneously formed built-in electric field between PVDF-HFP and PMMA polymer layers induces an ionic double layer (IDL), which effectively addresses the inherent limitations in ionic transport kinetics within solid-state anhydrous systems operating under low-salt-concentration conditions. Benefiting from the electrolyte-constructed IDL and the derived organic outer–inorganic inner gradient SEI, effective ion rectification and transport have been achieved. Thus, Zn||Zn symmetric cells exhibited highly reversible zinc plating/stripping without dendrite growth, achieving cycle lifetimes exceeding 13 300 h at 25 °C and 3000 h at 60 °C. A full battery with a polyaniline cathode demonstrated exceptional stability (>10 000 cycles) and reliable operation from 25 °C to 80 °C. This innovative strategy significantly advances solid-state electrolyte design for zinc batteries and establishes a new paradigm for high-performance, safe, and durable energy storage systems.
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Energy & Environmental Science, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, publishes original research and review articles covering interdisciplinary topics in the (bio)chemical and (bio)physical sciences, as well as chemical engineering disciplines. Published monthly by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), a not-for-profit publisher, Energy & Environmental Science is recognized as a leading journal. It boasts an impressive impact factor of 8.500 as of 2009, ranking 8th among 140 journals in the category "Chemistry, Multidisciplinary," second among 71 journals in "Energy & Fuels," second among 128 journals in "Engineering, Chemical," and first among 181 scientific journals in "Environmental Sciences."
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