Research Progress in Electrolyte Additives for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries
Electrolyte additives can effectively solve the problems of uncontrollable dendrite growth and inherent side reactions of zinc-metal anodes,and substantially improve the long-cycle stability and reversibility of zinc-metal anodes,which is important for the development and application of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.By exploring and summarizing the recent literatures on electrolyte additives of aqueous zinc-ion batteries,this paper briefly introduces the main challenges currently faced by zinc-metal anodes and their related mechanisms,and focuses on the mechanism of electrolyte additives on the interface of zinc-metal anodes,including changing the solvation structure,regulating the deposition mode,and constructing the interfacial protective layer.Then,different types of additives including ionic additives,inorganic additives,and organic additives are also categorized and discussed.Finally,the current issues and potential directions of electrolyte additive strategies are further summarized and prospected.
Aqueous zinc ion batteriesElectrolyte additivesSolvation structureDeposition modeInterfacial protective layer