Solvation engineering in biphasic electrolytes for safe and high-energy zinc-iodine batteries
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Abstract
Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries are promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage, yet their practical application is hindered by the shuttle effect of polyiodides. Herein, we design an aqueous-organic biphasic zinc-iodine battery that mitigates this issue via spatially confining polyiodides within the organic phase. The strategic use of propylene carbonate as the organic solvent establishes a liquid-sealed top aqueous phase to enhance safety, and boosts ionic transport in the bottom organic phase. The as-assembled biphasic battery exhibits a specific capacity of 10 Ah L−1 along with stable cycling performance exceeding 650 hours.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced battery technologies research · Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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