journal article·2026-07

Synergistic Supramolecular‐Cosolvent Electrolyte Engineering for Multiscale Regulation of Stable Zinc Anodes

Jie‐Ying Zhao, Hao Tan, Long Chen, Jian‐Jun Wang

Small· Volume 22· Issue 37
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Simultaneously achieving uniform zinc deposition and stable interfaces remains a critical challenge for aqueous zinc metal batteries. Herein, we present a synergistic electrolyte design integrating β‐cyclodextrin (β‐CD) as a supramolecular regulator with trimethyl phosphate (TMP) as a bulk cosolvent to enable multiscale regulation from the electrode interface to the electrolyte bulk. The β‐CD additive dynamically adsorbs on the Zn surface, guiding homogeneous Zn 2+ flux and fostering a robust solid electrolyte interphase. Concurrently, TMP reconstructs the primary solvation shell of Zn 2+ and disrupts the hydrogen‐bond network, effectively suppressing hydrogen evolution and corrosion. Spectroscopic and electrochemical analyses confirm that this cooperative mechanism optimizes both interfacial kinetics and bulk electrolyte stability. Consequently, Zn||Zn symmetric cells achieve outstanding cycling stability over 2000 h, and Zn||Cu asymmetric cells maintain a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.52% for over 1100 cycles. Full cells paired with NH 4 V 4 O 10 cathodes further demonstrate superior capacity retention and reduced self‐discharge. This work provides a novel electrolyte design paradigm through molecular co‐regulation, offering a general strategy for stabilizing metal anodes in aqueous batteries.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced battery technologies research · Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, School of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province

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