Dielectric layer induces depolarization field and interfacial interaction evolution to stabilize Zn anode

Key Points

• The aim is to address the anodic instability in aqueous zinc batteries caused by dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution.
• Investigated the effects of a dielectric layer on zinc anodes
• Analyzed dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution reaction dynamics
• Examined interfacial interactions and depolarization field impacts
• The dielectric layer significantly reduced dendrite growth
• Altered interfacial interactions enhanced stability of zinc anodes
• Induced depolarization field improved overall performance in aqueous zinc batteries