Stabilizing Zn Metal Anode via an Innovative Cu-MOF/Carbon Cloth Ion-Buffering Layer.

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces

LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.

Published: July 2025


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The performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries is frequently hindered by anode-related issues such as uncontrolled dendrite formation and side reactions. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), characterized by their highly ordered porous structures, remarkably large specific surface areas, and tunable active sites, offer a promising solution by regulating Zn flux and promoting uniform Zn deposition. In this study, a Cu-MOF was synthesized in situ on carbon cloth (CM-C) and functioned as an ion-buffering layer within the battery. This innovative configuration significantly mitigates side reactions, achieving an extended cycle life of nearly 800 h at a high current density of 10.0 mA cm (areal capacity: 10.0 mA h cm) and nearly 1200 h at 5.0 mA cm. After 2000 cycles at 5.0 mA cm, the battery demonstrated an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.3%. Additionally, the full battery containing CM-C demonstrated enhanced capacity and stability. This simple and novel structure provides new possibilities for enhancing the cycling stability of zinc-ion batteries.

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