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Abstract The narrow electrochemical stability window of water poses a challenge to the development of aqueous electrolytes. In contrast to non‐aqueous electrolytes, the products of water electrolysis do not contribute to the formation of a passivation layer on electrodes. As a result, aqueous electrolytes require the reactions of additional components, such as additives and co‐solvents, to facilitate the formation of the desired solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the anode and cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) on the cathode. This review highlights the fundamental principles and recent advancements in generating electrolyte interphases in aqueous batteries.
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Engineering a zinc anode interphasial chemistry for acidic, alkaline and non-aqueous electrolytes
By employing 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl) pyrazole (TFMP) as an electrolyte additive in both aqueous and non-aqueous mediums, a versatile interphase strategy is achieved. This facilitates stable Zn anodes with improved efficiency and longer cycling life.
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- Award ID(s):
- 2301719
- PAR ID:
- 10511555
- Publisher / Repository:
- RSC
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Energy & Environmental Science
- Volume:
- 17
- Issue:
- 7
- ISSN:
- 1754-5692
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 2468 to 2479
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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- https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00062E
