Regulating the solvation structure and adsorption behavior in zinc anodes using polar organic molecules to achieve durable dendrite-free zinc metal anodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Cy molecules can form coordination complexes with Zn 2+ , thereby entering the solvated sheath of Zn 2+ . This minimizes the contact between the active molecules of H 2 O and the zinc metal anode, reducing hydrogen evolution potential.