A fluoride gradient, Zn-salt-rich hydrophobic interphase formed by a zincophilic, hydrophobic, anion-philic polymer “skin” for an anode-free solid Zn battery

• DOI: 10.1039/d4ee01978d
• Publication Date: 2024-10-18T14:21:12Z
• Authors: Xinpeng Han; Jinpeng Han; Kang Ma; Jiaqi Wen; Lianpeng Li; Daliang Han; Jie Sun

A Zn2+·OC group-derived contact ion pair (CIP)/aggregate (AGG)-rich electrolyte is fabricated to generate a fluoride gradient, Zn-salt-rich hydrophobic solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer with ultrahigh mechanical properties.