journal article·2026-01Open access

Regulating Interface Chemistry to Construct a Stable Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Long‐Life Zinc Metal Anodes

Xiaolong Ren, Chengwen Wu, Jiwei Zhang, Chunxu Zhu, Yuanhang Zhang, Ping Xiao, Jianyuan Wang, Wei Zhai

Small· Volume 22· Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract The formation of a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is essential for achieving long‐life zinc metal anodes in aqueous batteries. In this study, a highly robust SEI is constructed through precise interface chemistry regulation. By employing an external physical field, a novel reaction pathway is triggered, enabling the in situ formation of a uniform and stable interfacial layer. Unlike conventional electrode–electrolyte interactions, this approach utilizes ultrasonic energy to activate unique electrochemical processes that facilitate the rapid construction of a hybrid SEI structure. This engineered interphase effectively suppresses zinc dendrite growth and parasitic reactions, significantly improving interfacial stability. As a result, the modified zinc anode exhibits exceptional cycling durability, maintaining stable operation for over 1800 h at 5 mA cm −2 . This work provides new insights into the regulation of interphase chemistry via external field‐induced reactions, offering a promising avenue for developing high‐performance metal anodes.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced battery technologies research · Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies

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Affiliations

MOE Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions & Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structure and Properties School of Physical Science and Technology Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China

Key Laboratory of Light Field Manipulation and Information Acquisition Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optical Information Technology School of Physical Science and Technology Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China

Funding

Central University Basic Research Fund of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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