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Realizing stable zinc anodes via three-dimensional passivation layer

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  • a College of Mechanical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang 414006, China;

    b School of Science, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha 410205, China;

    c Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China

Online published: 2026-05-13

Abstract

A porous three-dimensional (3D) structure was created on the Zn surface by an electrostripping activation process under high current density, which could suppress the non-uniform Zn2+ deposition induced by the “tip effect.” Moreover, a functional CeO4H4/Ce(OH)3 passivation layer was introduced to prevent electrochemical corrosion and facilitate electrolyte infiltration. Benefiting from the ingenious 3D structure and passivation layer, the assembled symmetric cell delivers a long lifespan of over 1500 h at 5 mA/cm2. Even at 20 mA/cm2, the electrode can still operate for over 300 h. The R-Zn@Ce‖MnO2 full cell exhibits a capacity of 205.3 mA·h/g after 300 cycles at a current density of 0.3 A/g.

Cite this article

Shi LI, Xin-wei DAI, Rui-bo JIANG, Yan-ting CAI, Lan-yan LI, Zhong-min WAN, Xi CHEN, Xiang-zhong KONG, Guo-zhao FANG . Realizing stable zinc anodes via three-dimensional passivation layer[J]. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2026 , 36(4) : 1269 -1280 . DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(25)67030-0

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