Recent Advances on Electrolyte Additives Regulating the Electrode/electrolyte Interface to Stabilize the Zinc Anode

Energy and environment are the two most serious problems in todays social development. With the depletion of fossil resources such as coal and oil and the deterioration of the environment, the development of renewable energy has become a new trend. As an emerging energy storage technology, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted widespread attention due to their low cost, high safety, good environmental sustainability, and high energy density. However, problems such as dendrite growth in zinc anode, electrolyte decomposition and cathode dissolution limit its commercial application. In order to overcome these challenges, the research of electrolyte additives has become a hot field. Electrolyte additives can improve the cycle stability and efficiency of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by regulating the electrode/electrolyte interface, stabilizing the zinc anode, and improving the overall performance of the battery.