Smart Self‐Healing Anode/Electrolyte Interphases for Stabilizing Zn Anode

H Haifeng Bian (National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 P. R. China) C Congcong Li G Ge Xue (National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 P. R. China) H Hao Wu B Biao Wang (New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, and Guangming Advanced Research Institute) F Fengqi Li (School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University) D Duan Bin (School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nantong University Nantong Jiangsu P. R. China) H Hongbin Lu (7Wuxi branch of Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Wuxi, China) X Xiangkang Meng (National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 P. R. China)

Abstract

AbstractThe rational design of Zn anode/electrolyte interphases (AEIs) is an effective strategy for regulating the Zn2+ stripping/plating process, as well as suppressing the interfacial side reactions. However, the formation of defects during the cycling process is still inevitable, and the exacerbation of defects would lead to the failure of the electrode, limiting the long‐term stability of the Zn anode. In recent years, self‐healing AEIs (SAEIs) have received great attention in Zn anode modification, as they can self‐heal and suppress the defects. This review summarizes the latest progress of SAEIs for Zn anode, including extrinsic and intrinsic SAEIs. Specifically, the design strategies and self‐healing mechanisms of SAEIs, their roles in stabilizing Zn anode, as well as the research methods for self‐healing performance, are discussed in detail. In addition, the challenges for the research of SAEIs are also analyzed, and prospects for the future design and research of SAEIs for Zn anode are provided. This review is expected to guide the future development of high‐performance SAEIs for Zn and other metal anodes.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 37, Issue 32
Published August 01, 2025
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

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Advanced Materials

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ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (9)

H

Haifeng Bian

National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 P. R. China

C

Congcong Li

G

Ge Xue

National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 P. R. China

H

Hao Wu

B

Biao Wang

New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Shenzhen Grubbs Institute, Department of Chemistry, and Guangming Advanced Research Institute

F

Fengqi Li

School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University

D

Duan Bin

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nantong University Nantong Jiangsu P. R. China

H

Hongbin Lu

7Wuxi branch of Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Wuxi, China

X

Xiangkang Meng

National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 P. R. China