Synergistic Integration of a Zirconia Field‐Homogenizer and a COF Ion‐Regulator for Ultrastable Zinc Metal Anodes

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Authors: Liang Cao, Pengshu Yi, Shaochong Cao, Yongshuai Liu, Wenyi Lu, Fengkai Zuo, Zhouhong Ren, Shan He, Qinhua Xu, Zhangwen Xie, M. Ye, Jianfeng Shen
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Abstract

ABSTRACT The practical deployment of aqueous zinc‐ion batteries is impeded by rampant zinc dendrite growth and parasitic water‐induced side reactions. To address these challenges, we propose a new interfacial design paradigm through an artificial protective layer comprising a spherical ZrO 2 ‐COF (ZrCOF) organic‐inorganic hybrid. In this configuration, the ZrO 2 component homogenizes the interfacial electric field via the Maxwell‐Wagner polarization effect, while the COF skeleton facilitates rapid Zn 2+ flux through its ordered nanochannels and zinc‐affinity sites. This synergistic interplay ensures regulated desolvation and uniform deposition of zinc, thereby effectively suppressing dendrite formation and corrosive reactions. As a result, the ZrCOF@Zn symmetric cell achieves exceptional cycling stability over 2000 h at 1 mA cm −2 and 1 mAh cm −2 . When paired with an I 2 cathode, the full cell delivers a high specific capacity, outstanding rate performance, and a prolonged lifespan of 10 000 cycles at 5 A g −1 . The excellent performance of the assembled pouch cell further confirms its practical potential. This work not only elucidates the synergistic stabilization mechanism of organic–inorganic hybrid interphases, but also establishes a versatile design paradigm for developing advanced zinc‐metal batteries capable of meeting real‐world application requirements.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced battery technologies research Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Small
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
22
Issue
30
Pages
e73330–e73330
Publication date
7 April 2026
Language
EN