Abstract
Zinc ion batteries are a niche alternative for battery applications. Their implementation is however afflicted by several factors, one of which is the need for more efficient electrolytes. Deep eutectic solvent (DES) electrolytes based on ZnCl2salt offer many attributes including, including improved stability and reduced dendrite formation. In this work we will present a molecular level understanding of the ion dynamics in electrolyte mixtures based on ZnCl2 and various co-solvents including organic carbonates and water. Focus is on the ion dynamics as interrogated by 1H NMR spin-lattice relaxation times (T1 ) combined with ionic conductivity, viscosity and density measurements. As shown in Figure 1, preliminary T1 results infers multiple ionic coordinated species with varying rates of mobilities that are co-solvent dependent. Additionally, data shows selective interaction sites between the hydrogen bond donors and acceptors, as well as the co-solvents. Figure 1. 1H T1 for the null and AcN co-solvent mixtures of (a) 1ZnCl2:4EtG and (b) 1ChCl:1ZnCl2:6EtG. Figure 1
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