The influence of the tartarate on the deposition-dissolution of zinc for the application in aqueous battery

Aleksandra Popović; Dušan Vujošević; Milan Milivojević; Tomislav Trišović; Lazar Rakočević; Branimir Grgur

doi:10.62638/ZasMat1328

Authors

Aleksandra S. Popović University of Belgrade Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4432-0183
Dušan Vujošević Author
Milan Milivojević University of Belgrade Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Author
Tomislav Trišović Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA, Knez Mihailova 35/IV, Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2400-5984
Lazar Rakočević INS Vinca, Department of Atomic Physics, University of Belgrade, Mike Alasa 12-14, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6199-8087
Branimir N. Grgur University of Belgrade Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4684-9053

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1328

Abstract

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have recently gained significant attention as a sustainable energy storage solution due to their cost-effectiveness and safety. Despite offering high theoretical capacity and low redox potential, ZIBs face challenges such as dendrite growth and low zinc utilization rates, which hinder their performance. The objective of this study was to optimize the electrolyte composition to enhance the performance of a zinc electrode electrochemically deposited on a copper substrate within the zinc(II)–NH₄Cl system. The influence of Zn²⁺ and NH₄⁺ ion concentrations, current density, and the addition of sodium tartrate on the morphology and behavior of the anode material during charge and discharge cycles was examined. Results demonstrated that the addition of sodium tartrate significantly improves the electrochemical performance of the anode material and reduces corrosion in the electrolyte. The findings from this study suggest that electrolyte engineering could potentially provide a solution for better performance and extended longevity of ZIBs.

Keywords:

Zinc-ion batteries, sodium tartrate, additive, anode, corrosion

Supporting Agencies

This study was supported by Ministarstvo Prosvete, Nauke i Tehnološkog Razvoja, Grant Number: 451-03-65/2024-03/200135

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