Summary
Safe, affordable, and long-lasting batteries are essential to the U.S. energy infrastructure. Aqueous zinc batteries use a non-flammable electrolyte and earth-abundant materials, which makes them a strong candidate for grid storage. However, they have a relatively short lifetime. This CAREER project will conduct experiments to control metal growth at the battery’s anode so that batteries remain stable over long periods. The research will yield design principles that explain how electrolyte additives delay battery degradation. Outcomes from the project will benefit other battery systems (e.g. L
