Modifying the Zn anode with carbon black coating and nanofibrillated cellulose binder: A strategy to realize dendrite-free Zn-MnO2 batteries

• Published in: Journal of colloid and interface science Vol. 577; pp. 256 - 264
• Main Authors: Wang, Anran, Zhou, Weijun, Huang, Aixiang, Chen, Minfeng, Chen, Jizhang, Tian, Qinghua, Xu, Junling
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.10.2020
• Subjects: anodes; Aqueous batteries; batteries; cellulose; coatings; cost effectiveness; Dendrite free; electrolytes; foil; Nanofibrillated cellulose; soot; surface area; Surface modification; zinc; Zinc ion storage; Dendrite free; Surface modification; Zinc ion storage; Aqueous batteries; Nanofibrillated cellulose

[Display omitted] •The Zn foil is coated by carbon black to enlarge the electroactive surface area.•Nanofibrillated cellulose is used as an effective binder to adhere carbon black.•The modified anode can eliminate the dendritic growth and side reactions.•Excellent interface stability between the ano...