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Large-scale application of low-cost, high-safety and environment-compatible aqueous Zn metal batteries (ZMBs) is hindered by Zn dendrite failure and side reactions. Herein, highly reversible ZMBs are obtained by addition of trace D-pantothenate calcium additives to engineer a dual-functional interfacial layer, which is enabled by a bioinspired gating effect for excluding competitive free water near Zn surface due to the trapping and immobilization of water by hydroxyl groups, and guiding target Zn2+ transport across interface through carboxyl groups of pantothenate anions, as well as a dynamic electrostatic shielding effect around Zn protuberances from Ca2+ cations to ensure uniform Zn2+ deposition. In consequence, interfacial side reactions are perfectly inhibited owing to reduced water molecules reaching Zn surface, and the uniform and compact deposition of Zn2+ is achieved due to promoted Zn2+ transport and deposition kinetics. The ultra-stable symmetric cells with beyond 9000 h at 0.5 mA cm-2 with 0.5 mAh cm-2 and over 5000 h at 5 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2, and an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.8% at 1 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2, are amazingly realized. The regulated-electrolyte demonstrates high compatibility with verified cathodes for stable full cells. This work opens a brand-new pathway to regulate Zn/electrolyte interface to promise reversible ZMBs. An ultra-stable Zn metal anode with beyond 9000 h cycling lifespan is developed by introducing trace D-pantothenate calcium as electrolyte additives. The additives enable dual-functional interfacial layer with a gating effect from pantothenate molecular layer for switching off active water while selectively transporting target Zn2+, and a dynamically electrostatic shielding effect from Ca2+ cations for suppressing dendrites and side reactions. image
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN: 0935-9648
Year: 2024
Issue: 44
Volume: 36
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JCR@2023
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