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ArticleUltrasonics sonochemistry2026

Electrochemical mechanisms and performance regulation of ultrasonic-assisted zinc electrowinning.

Xiaowei Sheng, Guo Lin, Kun Zhang, Yinghui Gao, Jiayu Zhu, Shixing Wang, Tu Hu, Likang Fu, Linqing Dai, Hongying Xia and 2 more

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12 authors.

Xiaowei ShengState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Guo LinState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China. Electronic address: guolin@kust.edu.cn.
Kun ZhangState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Yinghui GaoState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Jiayu ZhuState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Shixing WangState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Tu HuState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Likang FuState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Linqing DaiState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Hongying XiaState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Yuanyuan HuangState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
Shiwei LiState Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China. Electronic address: lswei11@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ultrasound-assisted zinc electrodeposition represents a promising strategy for process intensification, though its fundamental electrochemical mechanisms require deeper exploration. This study systematically elucidates the sonoelectrochemical mechanisms governing zinc electrodeposition through a multi-technique approach. The effects of ultrasound (40 kHz, 0-30 W) on interfacial transport, nucleation kinetics, and deposit formation were investigated using chronopotentiometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Tafel analysis, and chronoamperometry. Results demonstrate that ultrasound induces a mechanistic transition from progressive to instantaneous nucleation while substantially enhancing mass transfer-reducing the diffusion layer thickness and charge transfer resistance by 28 %. Optimal performance at 10 W ultrasonic power yielded a 9 % reduction in cell voltage and 13 % lower energy consumption. Morphological and structural analyses confirmed that ultrasound promotes denser, smoother deposits with refined grains and preferred (002) orientation. This work provides both mechanistic insights and experimental validation for ultrasound-assisted zinc electrodeposition, establishing a foundation for its application in energy-efficient zinc production.

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Diffusion layerEnergy consumptionNucleation mechanismUltrasoundZinc electrowinning

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