Core technology for aqueous zinc batteries

https://techxplore.com/news/2022-07-core-technology-aqueous-zinc-batteries.html

"reduce prevalence side reactions induce decline energy density and lifespa AZIBs... deep eutectic solvent ... compact zinc anodes... choline chloride and urea mole ratio of 1:2; liquid complex with melting point 12 °C... zincophilic copper–zinc alloy layer forms between zinc and copper current collectors... high-density zinc particles grow...electroplating process that allows zinc metals to grow densely and evenly in the low-cost and ecofriendly DES solution"

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