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Ionometallurgical Step-Electrodeposition of Zinc and Lead and its Application in a Cycling-Stable High-Voltage Zinc-Graphite Battery

Journal

SMALL
Volume 17, Issue 36, Pages -

Publisher

WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102058

Keywords

high-voltage zinc-graphite batteries; ionometallurgy; step-electrodeposition; task-specific ionic liquids; zinc electrodeposition from ZnO

Funding

  1. China Scholarship Council (CSC)
  2. Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) [SPP 1708]
  3. Projekt DEAL

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Ionometallurgy is a new development that involves the sustainable low-temperature conversion of metal ores and minerals to metals or valuable chemicals using ionic liquids or deep eutectic solvents. The IL betainium bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)imide, [Hbet][NTf2], has proven to be effective for the potentiostatic electrodeposition of zinc and lead from high concentrations of ZnO and PbO solutions. Additionally, the IL demonstrates stability while dissolving ZnO, PbO, and MgO for the deposition of metallic Zn and Pb under potentiostatic control.
Ionometallurgy is a new development aiming at the sustainable low-temperature conversion of naturally occurring metal ores and minerals to their metals or valuable chemicals in ionic liquids (ILs) or deep eutectic solvents. The IL betainium bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)imide, [Hbet][NTf2], is especially suited for this process due to its redox-stability and specific-functionalization. The potentiostatic electrodeposition of zinc and lead starting directly from ZnO and PbO, which dissolve in [Hbet][NTf2] in high concentrations is reported. The initial reduction potentials of zinc(II) and lead(II) are about -1.5 and -1.0 V, respectively. The ionic conductivity of the solution of ZnO in [Hbet][NTf2] is measured and the effect of various temperatures and potentials on the morphology of the deposited material is explored. The IL proves to be stable under the chosen conditions. From IL-solutions, where ZnO, PbO, and MgO have been dissolved, metallic Zn and Pb are deposited under potentiostatic control either consecutively by step-electrodeposition or together in a co-electrodeposition. Using the method, Zn is also deposited on 3D copper foam and assembles into high-voltage zinc-graphite battery. It exhibits a working-voltage up to 2.7 V, an output midpoint discharge-voltage of up to 2.16 V, up to 98.6% capacity-retention after 150 cycles, and good rate performance.

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