Stabilizing Zn Metal Anode via an Innovative Cu-MOF/Carbon Cloth Ion-Buffering Layer

作者：Yingmei Fu, Yali Li, Yang Chen, Jidong Hu, Hai Liu, Jiawei Zhao, Shoukun Zhao, Hongyun Ma, Yujun Fu, Deyan He, Junshuai Li · 发表于：ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1021/acsami.5c07848 · 被引用次数：6 · 研究领域：Advanced battery technologies research、Advancements in Battery Materials、Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

The performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries is frequently hindered by anode-related issues such as uncontrolled dendrite formation and side reactions. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), characterized by their highly ordered porous structures, remarkably large specific surface areas, and tunable active sites, offer a promising solution by regulating Zn 2+ flux and promoting uniform Zn deposition. In this study, a Cu-MOF was synthesized in situ on carbon cloth (CM-C) and functioned as an ion-buffering layer within the battery. This innovative configuration significantly mitigates side reactions, achieving an extended cycle life of nearly 800 h at a high current density of 10.0 mA cm –2 (areal capacity: 10.0 mA h cm –2 ) and nearly 1200 h at 5.0 mA cm –2 . After 2000 cycles at 5.0 mA cm –2, the battery demonstrated an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.3%. Additionally, the full battery containing CM-C demonstrated enhanced capacity and stability. This simple and novel structure provides new possibilities for enhancing the cycling stability of zinc-ion batteries.