Dual-ion carrier storage through Mg²⁺ addition for high-energy and long-life zinc-ion hybrid capacitor

Abstract

Cation additives can efficiently enhance the total electrochemical capabilities of zinc-ion hybrid capacitors (ZHCs). However, their energy storage mechanisms in zinc-based systems are still under debate. Herein, we modulate the electrolyte and achieve dual-ion storage by adding magnesium ions. And we assemble several Zn//activated carbon devices with different electrolyte concentrations and investigate their electrochemical reaction dynamic behaviors. The zinc-ion capacitor with Mg²⁺ mixed solution delivers 82 mAh·g⁻¹ capacity at 1 A·g⁻¹ and maintains 91% of the original capacitance after 10000 cycling. It is superior to the other assembled zinc-ion devices in single-component electrolytes. The finding demonstrates that the double-ion storage mechanism enables the superior rate performance and long cycle lifetime of ZHCs.

Keywords

zinc-ion hybrid capacitor / MgSO₄ / electrolyte / rate performance / storage mechanism

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