journal article·2025-12-12

Self-Absorbed Cage-like o -Carborane Atomic Cluster Derived Artificial Interphase for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

Yuge Feng, Yaoda Wang, Junchuan Liang, Lina Qin, Kaiqiang Zhang, Shuhong Xu, ChunLei Wang, Zhong Jin

ACS Energy Letters· Volume 10· Issue 12
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Abstract

The practical deployment of rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries is greatly hindered by severe Zn dendrite growth and the hydrogen evolution reaction on Zn metal anodes. Herein, we report the spontaneous construction of an adsorption-induced o -carborane artificial interphase to stabilize Zn anodes. The cage-structured o -carborane clusters possess robust structural stability and chemical inertness, endowing Zn anodes with strong durability to suppress Zn dendrite and hydrogen evolution. The constructed o -carborane protective layer can redistribute Zn 2+ flux, avoiding nonuniform Zn deposition and achieving highly reversible Zn plating/stripping processes. The o -carborane-derived SEI can prevent Zn metal from being corroded by the electrolyte and accelerate Zn 2+ transfer. Consequently, Zn||Zn symmetric batteries and Zn||Cu half-batteries based on o -carborane-modified Zn electrodes demonstrate long cycling lifespans at elevated current densities. The assembled Zn||V 2 O 5 batteries also achieve lower voltage polarization, enhanced rate capability, and prolonged cycling stability. This work highlights the potential of adsorption-driven artificial interphases constructed from cage-like clusters in stabilizing transition metal anodes, providing a promising route to develop advanced aqueous multivalent-ion batteries.
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School of Electronic Science and Engineering

Southeast University

State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Catalysis and Intelligent Green Chemical Engineering, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Intelligent Manufacturing of New Energy Materials and Devices, Tianchang New Materials and Energy Technologies Research Center, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Nanjing University

Funding

Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Special Fund of Jiangsu Province · Fundamental Research Program Key Project of Jiangsu Province · Equipment Pre-Research and Ministry of Education Joint Fund · Key Core Technology Open Competition Project of Suzhou City · Academic Degree and Postgraduate Education Reforming Project of Jiangsu Province · Chenzhou National Sustainable Development Agenda Innovation Demonstration Zone Provincial Special Project · Open Research Fund of Suzhou Laboratory

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