This invention discloses a method and application for in-situ construction of a protective layer on the surface of a
zinc anode in an aqueous
zinc-
ion battery, belonging to the technical field of aqueous
zinc-
ion batteries. The method involves first pre-treating the
zinc metal surface with progressive
grinding and ultrasonic cleaning, then preparing a 2 mol / L zinc
sulfate liquid
electrolyte, to which (3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)dimethylsulfonium
chloride (concentrations of 0.01, 0.02, and 0.05 mol / L) is added. After thorough stirring, the
electrolyte is assembled with the pre-treated zinc
electrode and a
glass fiber filter membrane to form a Zn||Zn
coin cell. Its core mechanism lies in the presence of -COOH, -NH2, and S in the additive molecules. + Synergistic effect of functional groups: -COOH and Zn² + Strong coordination regulates
solvation structure and deposition behavior, forming a dense organic adsorption layer; -NH2 and Zn² + Weak coordination, synergistic homogenization of Zn² + Migration pathway; S + Introducing a positive charge onto the zinc surface creates a positively charged electrostatic shielding layer, suppressing parasitic reactions such as
corrosion and
hydrogen evolution. This method can construct a stable protective layer in situ, significantly improving battery cycle stability. Furthermore, the preparation process is simple and inexpensive, showing promising prospects for industrial application.