A water-responsive molecule realizes stable Ah-scale Zn–I 2 pouch cells with high Zn utilization

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Yiyang Hu, shao-jian zhang, Han Wu, Qianru Chen, Pengfang Zhang, Junnan Hao, Shizhang Qiao
DOI: 10.1039/d5ee06986f
Cited by: 25
References: 72

Abstract

Ectoine spontaneously forms dual charge centers in water, enabling polyiodide anchoring, tuning Zn 2+ solvation, and promoting stepwise iodide conversion. Consequently, the Zn–I 2 pouch cell retains 80% capacity after 1060 cycles at ∼65% ZUR.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced battery technologies research Covalent Organic Framework Applications Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
5
Pages
1551–1564
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN