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ReviewNano-micro letters2026

Rational Electrolyte Structure Engineering for Highly Reversible Zinc Metal Anode in Aqueous Batteries.

Yi Zhuang, Yukai Liang, Wenyao Zhang, Yuntong Sun, Zhenxing Wang, Jingyan Guan, Boyuan Zhu, Junjie Cui, Jiahao Tang, Jong-Min Lee and 1 more

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Review in Nano-micro letters, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yi Zhuang *Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Yukai Liang *Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Wenyao ZhangKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China. wenyao.zhang@njust.edu.cn.
Yuntong SunSchool of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore.
Zhenxing WangKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Jingyan GuanKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Boyuan ZhuKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Junjie CuiKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Jiahao TangKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China.
Jong-Min LeeSchool of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore. lee@dgist.ac.kr.
Junwu ZhuKey Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, People's Republic of China. zhujw@njust.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have garnered considerable attention as promising post-lithium energy storage technologies owing to their intrinsic safety, cost-effectiveness, and competitive gravimetric energy density. However, their practical commercialization is hindered by critical challenges on the anode side, including dendrite growth and parasitic reactions at the anode/electrolyte interface. Recent studies highlight that rational electrolyte structure engineering offers an effective route to mitigate these issues and strengthen the electrochemical performance of the zinc metal anode. In this review, we systematically summarize state-of-the-art strategies for electrolyte optimization, with a particular focus on the zinc salts regulation, electrolyte additives, and the construction of novel electrolytes, while elucidating the underlying design principles. We further discuss the key structure-property relationships governing electrolyte behavior to provide guidance for the development of next-generation electrolytes. Finally, future perspectives on advanced electrolyte design are proposed. This review aims to serve as a comprehensive reference for researchers exploring high-performance electrolyte engineering in AZIBs.

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Anode/electrolyte interphaseAqueous zinc-ion batteriesElectrolyte structureZinc anode

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PMCPMC12770170

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