Industrial Waste Derived Separators for Zn-Ion Batteries Achieve Homogeneous Zn(002) Deposition Through Low Chemical Affinity Effects.

Designing a cost-effective and multifunctional separator that ensures dendrite-free and stable Zn metal anode remains a significant challenge. Herein, a multifunctional cellulose-based separator is presented consisting of industrial waste-fly ash particles and cellulose nanofiber using a facile solution-coating method. The resulting fly ash-cellulose (FACNF) separators enable a high ion conductivity (5.76 mS cm-1) and low desolvation energy barrier of hydrated Zn2+. These features facilitate fast ion transfer kinetics and inhibit water-induced side reactions. Furthermore, experimental results and theoretical simulations confirm that the presence of fly ash particles in FACNF separators effectively accommodate the preferential deposition of Zn(002) planes, due to the weak chemical affinity between Zn(002) plane and fly ash, to mitigate dendrite formation and growth. Consequently, the utilization of FACNF separators causes an impressive cycling performance in both Zn||Zn symmetric cells (1600 h at 2 mA cm-2/1 mAh cm-2) and Zn||(NH4)2V10O25 (NVO) full cells (4000 cycles with the capacity retention of 92.1% at 5 A g-1). Furthermore, the assembled pouch cells can steadily support digital thermometer over two months without generating gas and volume expansion. This work provides new insights for achieving crystallographic uniformity in Zn anodes and realizing cost-effective and long-lasting aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs).

In-Situ Ultrafast Construction of Zinc Tungstate Interface Layer for Highly Reversible Zinc Anodes.

Constructing artificial solid electrolyte interface on the Zn anode surface is recognized as an appealing method to inhibit zinc dendrites and side reactions, whereas the current techniques are complex and time-consuming. Here, a robust and zincophilic zinc tungstate (ZnWO4) layer has been in situ constructed on the Zn anode surface (denoted as ZWO@Zn) by an ultrafast chemical solution reaction. Comprehensive characterizations and theoretical calculations demonstrate that the ZWO layer can effectively modulate the interfacial electric field distribution and promote the Zn2+ uniform diffusion, thus facilitating the uniform Zn2+ nucleation and suppressing zinc dendrites. Besides, ZWO layer can prevent direct contact between the Zn/water and increase the hydrogen evolution reaction overpotential to eliminate side reactions. Consequently, the in situ constructed ZWO layer facilitates remarkable reversibility in the ZWO@Zn||Ti battery, achieving an impressive Coulombic efficiency of 99.36 % under 1.0 mA cm-2, unprecedented cycling lifespan exceeding 1800 h under 1.0 mA cm-2 in ZWO@Zn||ZWO@Zn battery, and a steady and reliable operation of the overall ZWO@Zn||VS2 battery. The work provides a simple, low cost, and ultrafast pathway to crafting protective layers for driving advancements in aqueous zinc-metal batteries.

Ion Co-storage in Porous Organic Frameworks through On-site Coulomb Interactions for High Energy and Power Density Batteries.

Fast and continuous ion insertion is blocked in the common electrodes operating with widely accepted single-ion storage mechanism, primarily due to Coulomb repulsion between the same ions. It results in an irreconcilable conflict between capacity and rate performance. Herein, we designed a porous organic framework with novel multiple-ion co-storage modes, including PF6 - /Li+ , OTF- /Mg2+ , and OTF- /Zn2+ co-storage. The Coulomb interactions between cationic and anionic carriers in the framework can significantly promote electrode kinetics, by rejuvenating fast ion carrier migration toward framework interior. Consequently, the framework via PF6 - /Li+ co-storage mode shows a high energy density of 878 Wh kg-1 cycled more than 20 000 cycles, with an excellent power density of 28 kW kg-1 that is already comparable to commercial supercapacitors. The both greatly improved energy and power densities via the co-storage mode may pave a way for exploring new electrodes that are not available from common single-ion electrodes.

2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Photocatalysis.

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a rising star in the post-graphene era, are fundamentally and technologically intriguing for photocatalysis. Their extraordinary electronic, optical, and chemical properties endow them as promising materials for effectively harvesting light and catalyzing the redox reaction in photocatalysis. Here, we present a tutorial-style review of the field of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis to educate researchers (especially the new-comers), which begins with a brief introduction of the fundamentals of 2D TMDs and photocatalysis along with the synthesis of this type of material, then look deeply into the merits of 2D TMDs as co-catalysts and active photocatalysts, followed by an overview of the challenges and corresponding strategies of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis, and finally look ahead this topic.

Occurrences and removal of pharmaceutical and personal care products from aquatic systems using advanced treatment- A review.

Pharmaceuticals, personal care items, steroid hormones, and agrochemicals are among the synthetic and indigenous products that make up micropollutants, also known as emerging contaminants. Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPPs) are a class of developing micropollutants that can harm living organisms even at low concentrations. Many are detected in surface water and wastewater from the treatment process, with quantities ranging from ng L-1 to gL-1; however, residual PPPs at dangerously high levels have indeed recently been recognized in the ecosystem. Residential sewage treatment plant (STP) dump the largest majority of these pollutants into the environment on a regular basis. As a result of its robust structure, it has a longer lifespan in the environment. This review article discusses how surface water pollutants such pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, and perfluorinated compounds affect water quality, as well as the most cost-effective adsorbents for removing these PPPs. The goal of this study is to provide information about the origins of PPP, as well as diagnostic procedures and treatment options. Research on developing contaminants is also aimed at evaluating the efficacy and affordability of adsorption.

TiO2/MXene-PVA/GO hydrogel-based electrochemical sensor for neurological disorder screening via urinary norepinephrine detection.

A hydrogel based on titanium dioxide/MXene with polyvinyl alcohol/graphene oxide (TiO2/MXene-PVA/GO) composite was successfully formulated and applied to modify a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) for urinary norepinephrine (NE) detection. The characterization confirmed that a nanocomposite hydrogel structure of TiO2/MXene-PVA/GO was formed. The as-prepared hydrogel substantially enhanced the sensor performances due to electrocatalytic activity of TiO2, high conductivity of MXene, and auto-sample preconcentration via PVA/GO hydrogel. The electrochemical behavior of NE was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. Under optimized conditions, the TiO2/MXene-PVA/GO hydrogel/SPCE response due to the oxidation of NE at +0.4 V (vs. Ag|AgCl) is proportional to the concentration of NE over 0.01 to 1.00 µM (R2 = 0.9968) and 1.00 to 60.0 µM (R2 = 0.9936) ranges with a detection limit (3σ) of 6 nM without interferent effect from common interferences in urine. Furthermore, this sensor was employed for urinary NE determination and validated by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a UV detector at 280 nm; the average recovery was found to be 97.6 to 102%, with a relative standard deviation (RSD) less than 4.9%. This device was sensitive enough to evaluate an early stage of neurological disorder via detecting clinically relevant NE level. Eventually, it was integrated with pantyliners which could be a potential wearable sensor in the near future.

A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-based assay to profile 20 plasma steroids in endocrine disorders.

Background: Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-based assays are employed in more and more clinical laboratories to quantify steroids. The steroid quantification by LC-MS/MS shows great value in screening or diagnosing endocrine disorders; however, the number of functional steroids included in the LC-MS/MS methods is still limited. Methods: Here, we describe the performance and validation of a 20-steroid plasma panel by LC-MS/MS. The panel included progestogens (including mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids), androgens and estrogens biosynthesized in steroid metabolic pathways. The LC-MS/MS method was validated according to guidance documents, and subsequently employed to profile steroid changes in endocrine disorders. Results: Using LC-MS/MS, 20 steroids were separated and quantified in 8 min. Coefficients of variation (CVs) of the 20 analytes at the lower limit of quantification (LLoQ) were all less than 15% (ranging from 1.84% to 14.96%). The linearity of the assay was demonstrated by all the R2 values greater than 0.995. Individual plasma steroids changed significantly in patients with subclinical Cushing's syndrome (SCS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - 17-hydroxypregnenolone (17-OH-PR), testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) were significantly decreased in SCS patients, while in PCOS patients, pregnenolone, corticosterone (CORT), androstenedione (A4) and T were significantly increased and DHT was decreased. Conclusions: The LC-MS/MS method we developed for the quantification of 20 plasma steroids is clinical practicable. The steroid profiling data using this assay indicate its screening value for endocrine disorders. To further explore the value of the assay, more investigations are however needed.

Graphene Oxide/Silver Nanoparticle Coating Produced by Electrophoretic Deposition Improved the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of NiTi Alloy for Biomedical Applications.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical and tribological properties of graphene oxide/silver nanoparticle (GO/AgNP) coated medical grade nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy. The alloy substrates were coated using electrophoretic deposition at 30 V for 1, 5, and 10 min and were characterized by SEM, Raman spectroscopy, EDS, and surface profilometer. Mechanical and tribological tests were performed for hardness, Young's modulus, and friction coefficient. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test at a significance level of 0.05 to compare the coatings' roughness, thickness, friction coefficient, and hardness at the different coating times. The GO/AgNP coatings were confirmed with Raman spectroscopy, which demonstrated the presence of D bands and G bands at ∼1300 cm-1 and ∼1600 cm-1. The intensity ratios of the D and G bands (ID/IG) were 0.838, 0.836, and 0.837 in the 1, 5, and 10 min coated groups, respectively. The coating thickness ranged from 0.46-1.34 µm and the mean surface roughness (Ra) ranged from 50.72-69.93 nm. Increasing the coating time from 1-10 min increased the roughness, thickness, and Young's modulus of surface coating. The friction coefficients of the coated NiTi alloy were significantly lower compared with that of the uncoated NiTi allloy (p < 0.001). The GO/AgNP nanocomposite coated NiTi alloy demonstrated improved mechanical strength and a reduced friction coefficient that would be more favorable for biomedical applications.

Influence of Co2+ Ions on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ni-W/Diamond Nano-Composite Coatings.

The Co were incorporated into the Ni-W/diamond nano-composite coatings by introducing CoSO4 in the aforesaid plating bath. The effects of the Co content in the electrodeposit on microstructure and mechanical properties were analyzed. The morphology and the composition of the deposits were investigated by means of SEM and EDS, respectively. The Co content in the coatings increases progressively upon increasing the amount of CoSO4 in the plating bath. The addition of small amount of CoSO4 in the plating bath tends to enhance the hardness and wear performance of the Ni-W/diamond nano-composite coatings. While the amount of CoSO4 beyond 0.2 g/L in the plating bath, the hardness and the wear resistance of the coatings decrease sharply.

A nanocomposite prepared from platinum particles, polyaniline and a Ti3C2 MXene for amperometric sensing of hydrogen peroxide and lactate.

A nanocomposite consisting of platinum particles, polyaniline and Ti3C2 MXene (Pt/PANI/MXene) was used to modify a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) to obtain sensors for hydrogen peroxide and lactate. This nanocomposite was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) to determine the physical morphologies and the nanocomposite elements. The modified electrode exhibited the improved current response towards hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) compared with an unmodified electrode and provided a low detection limit of 1.0 µM. When lactate oxidase was immobilized on the modified electrode, the electrode responded to lactate via the H2O2 generated in the enzymatic reaction. The lactate assay was performed by amperometry at a constant potential of +0.3 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The linear range was found to be from 0.005 to 5.0 mM with a detection limit of 5.0 µM for lactate. Ultimately, this biosensor was used for the determination of lactate in milk samples with high stability and reliability. Graphical abstractSchematic representation of a novel platinum particles/polyaniline/MXene nanocomposite (Pt/PANI/MXene) for screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) modification to enhance the specific surface area for immobilization of lactate oxidase (LOx) and use as enzymatic biosensor for lactate determination in milk sample.

Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate and Sodium Bromide Additives on Ni­W Nanocoatings.

Nickel-tungsten (Ni­W) coatings were fabricated by electrodeposition method with varying quantities of sodium dodecyl sulphate and sodium bromide to examine the effects of the aforesaid additives on the coatings. The obtained nanocoatings were studied by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and hardness tester. The hardness, tungsten content and grain size attained a maximum value at current density of 0.15 A/cm²,0.1 A/cm² and 0.1 A/cm², respectively. There was a pronounced impact of both the additives on the microstructure and morphology of the coatings. According to results, there are considerable difference in terms of the impact caused by the additives to the tungsten content, hardness and grain size of the coatings. The obtained results suggest that hardness of coatings is mainly contributed by W content in the deposits.

Regulating the vacancies of nitrogen-doped carbon nanohorns for high-performance electromagnetic wave absorption.

Single-walled carbon nanohorns (SWCNHs), which are sealed on one side with a conical cap and can self-aggregate, are aggregates with spherical morphology ranging from 30 to 100 nm and include dahlia, bud, and seed structures. These SWCNHs are suitable for electromagnetic wave absorption (EMWA) due to their conductivity loss. However, conductivity loss, which is part of three primary loss mechanisms, leads to SWCNHs suffering from impedance mismatching and a narrow effective absorption bandwidth (EAB). In this work, the content of vacancy-type defects in "dahlia-like" nitrogen-doped single-walled carbon nanohorns (NSWCNHs) is regulated by dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma with argon to adjust their polarization and impedance matching. The high-energy argon ions from the plasma impact the bonds between the carbon atoms and adsorbed oxygen, leading to the sputtering of oxygen atoms from the surface and resulting in an increase in surface disorder and defect content. Vacancy-type defects improved polarization loss and optimized impedance matching, leading to the satisfactory EMWA performance of NSWCNHs. The NSWCNHs exhibit an outstanding minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of -57.94 dB when subjected to argon DBD treatment for 5 minutes, achieving this remarkable result at a thickness of 1.9 mm. Additionally, the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) can cover 4.78 GHz after a treatment period of 1 minute. These results suggest that NSWCNHs have great potential as high-efficiency EMWA materials and demonstrate a new approach for designing high-performance EMWA absorbers.

Tuning Vertical Electrodeposition for Dendrites-Free Zinc-Ion Batteries.

Manipulating the crystallographic orientation of zinc deposition is recognized as an effective approach to address zinc dendrites and side reactions for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). We introduce 2-methylimidazole (Mlz) additive in zinc sulfate (ZSO) electrolyte to achieve vertical electrodeposition with preferential orientation of the (100) and (110) crystal planes. Significantly, the zinc anode exhibited long lifespan with 1500 h endurance at 1 mA cm-2 and an excellent 400 h capability at a depth of discharge (DOD) of 34% in Zn||Zn battery configurations, while in Zn||MnO2 battery assemblies, a capacity retention of 68.8% over 800 cycles is attained. Theoretical calculation reveals that the strong interactions between Mlz and (002) plane impeding its growth, while Zn atoms exhibit lower migration energy barrier and superior mobility on (100) and (110) crystal planes guaranteed the heightened mobility of zinc atoms on the (100) and (110) crystal planes, thus ensuring their superior ZIB performance than that with only ZSO electrolyte, which offers a route for designing next-generation high energy density ZIB devices.

Defect engineered N-S codoped TiO2 nanoparticles for photocatalytic and optical limiting applications: Experimental and DFT insights.

N-S codoped TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using a sol-gel cum hydrothermal approach, with ammonium sulfate as the nitrogen and sulfur source compound. The calcination temperature was varied from 500 to 700 °C. The pristine samples exhibited a mixed phase of anatase and brookite, while the doped samples exhibited only the anatase phase, as confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the presence of N-H vibrations and S-O bidentate complexation with Ti4+ ions. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) revealed the presence of Ti3+ signals, confirming the creation of oxygen defects in the doped samples. The absorption and emission properties of the samples were investigated using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) analysis confirms the room-temperature ferromagnetic behavior of the N-S doped TiO2, which was attributed to the presence of oxygen vacancies, as evidenced by the EPR and PL results. The N-S doped TiO2 samples demonstrated superior photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB), Methylene Blue (MB), and Congo Red (CR) dyes under visible light illumination compared to the pristine TiO2. This enhanced performance was attributed to the presence of N and S dopants in TiO2, which create new energy levels within the band structure of TiO2, allowing for efficient absorption of visible light and subsequent generation of reactive species for dye degradation. N-S doping modifies the electronic structure of TiO2, enhancing two-photon absorption (TPA). This increased TPA efficiency suggests promising applications in optical devices, such as laser protection systems and optical limiters. Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigation also confirms that the presence of oxygen vacancies generates energy states below the conduction band. This, in turn, benefits the absorption of more visible light during photocatalytic activities and leads to a notable nonlinear absorption in optical limiting. Overall, the N-S doping strategy significantly improves the photocatalytic and optical limiting performance of TiO2 NPs, making them promising candidates for a wide range of applications.

High-Rate and Ultra-Stable aqueous Zinc-Ion batteries enabled by Potassium-Infused ammonium vanadate nanosheets.

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), defined by low expenses, superior safety, and plentiful reserves, demonstrate tremendous development potential in energy storage systems at the grid scale. Whereas the cathode instability and the limited diffusion of Zn2+ have impeded the development of AZIBs. Herein, a high-performance K-NH4V4O10 (K-NVO) cathode with K+ doping synthesized successfully through one-step hydrothermal approach. Experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that K-NVO has Zn2+ diffusion pathways with lower barriers for smoother transport, and lower formation energy. The combination of the rapid Zn2+ diffusion and the stable structure results in outstanding electrochemical performance of K-NVO as demonstrated in tests. K-NVO cathode achieves a specific capacity of 406 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1, maintains satisfactory cyclic stability with 81.6 % capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 5 A g-1, and possesses a high energy density of 350.9 Wh kg-1. Furthermore, confirmation of the zinc storage mechanism in K-NVO was carried out through Ex situ tests, such as XRD and XPS. This research contributes a unique perspective to the formulation of high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs.

Constructing stable V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure interface with fast Zn2+ diffusion kinetics for ultralong lifespan zinc-ion batteries.

Given their plentiful reserves, impressive safety features, and economical pricing, aqueous zinc - ion batteries (ZIBs) have positioned themselves as strong competitors to lithium - ion batteries. Yet, the scarcity of available cathode materials poses a challenge to their continued development. In this study, a V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure has been synthesized using a one - pot hydrothermal approach and employed as the cathode material for ZIBs. As evidenced by both experimental and theoretical findings, V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure delivers a rapid electrons and ions diffusion kinetics promoted by the stable interface and strong electronic coupling with significant charge transfer between V2O5 and V6O13, as well as a stable interface achieved by adjusting V - O bond length. Consequently, the optimized V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure cathode of ZIBs demonstrates exceptional capacity (338 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), remarkable cycling stability (92.96 % retained after 1400 cycles at 1 A g-1). Through comprehensive theoretical calculations and ex situ characterization, the kinetic analysis and storage mechanism of Zn2+ are thoroughly investigated, providing a solid theoretical foundation for the advancement of novel V - based cathode materials aimed at enhancing the performance of ZIBs.

First-principles structural design of superhard material of ZrB4.

Using the first-principles calypso algorithm for crystal structure prediction, we have predicted two orthorhombic Cmcm and Amm2 structures of ZrB4, which are energetically much superior to the previously proposed WB4-, CrB4-, and MoB4-type structures and stable against decompression into a mixture of Zr and B at ambient pressure. The two orthorhombic structures consist of a hexagonal B ring and ZrB12 units connected by edges and one hexagonal B ring in Cmcm and Amm2 structure, respectively. The calculated large shear modulus (e.g., 229 GPa) and high hardness (42.8 GPa for Cmcm and 42.6 GPa for Amm2) reveal that they are potentially superhard materials. The high hardness is attributed to a stacking of B-Zr-B "sandwiches" layers linked by strong covalent B-B bonding.

Architecting a High-Energy-Density Rocking-Chair Zinc-Ion Batteries via Carbon-Wrapped Vanadium Dioxide.

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) show great potential in large-scale energy storage applications because of their low cost and high safety features, whereas the inefficient zinc utilization and uncontrollable dendrite issue of the zinc metal anode greatly limit their energy density and cycling stability. Herein, a carbon-wrapped vanadium dioxide (VO2@C) core-shell composite has been prepared and utilized as an intercalated anode of "rocking-chair" ZIBs. Benefiting from the carbon shell, the charge transfer and structural stability of VO2@C have been significantly improved, thus delivering a specific capacity of 425 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and a capacity retention of 94.9% after 3000 cycles at 5 A g-1, better than that of VO2 (338 mA h g-1 and 59.2%). Further, the low Zn2+ intercalated potential (0.54 V vs Zn2+/Zn) and reversible Zn2+ intercalation/deintercalation behavior of VO2@C enable the successful construction of VO2@C||ZnMn2O4 "rocking-chair" ZIBs, which achieve a capacity of 104 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and an exceptional energy density of 96.3 W h kg-1 at 74.1 W kg-1 (based on the total weight). This research enriches the currently available options for constructing high-energy-density energy storage systems.

Reconstructing the Anode Interface and Solvation Shell for Reversible Zinc Anodes.

The attractive advantages of the Zn metal anode and water-based electrolyte, such as inherent safety and low cost, endow the zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) with great potential in the future energy storage market. However, the severe surface side reactions and dendrites affect the service lifespan and electrochemical performance of ZIBs. Herein, a bifunctional electrolyte additive, l-ascorbic acid sodium (LAA), has been added into ZnSO4 (ZSO) electrolyte (ZSO + LAA) to settle the above issues of ZIBs. On the one hand, the LAA additive tends to adsorb on the Zn anode surface to generate a H2O-resistive passivation layer, which can effectively isolate the H2O corrosion and regulate the Zn2+ ion 3D diffusion, thus inducing a uniform deposition layer. On the other hand, the strong adsorption capacity between LAA and Zn2+ can transform the solvated [Zn(H2O)6]2+ into [Zn(H2O)4LAA], thus reducing the coordinated H2O molecules and further suppressing side reactions. With this synergy effect, the Zn/Zn symmetric battery with the ZSO + LAA electrolyte can deliver a cycle life of 1200 h under 1 mA cm-2, and the Zn/Ti battery also presents an ultrahigh Coulombic efficiency of 99.16% under 1 mA cm-2, greatly superior to the batteries with the ZSO electrolyte. Additionally, the effectiveness of the LAA additive can be further verified in the Zn/MnO2 full battery and pouch cell.

Interfacial Reconstruction for Regulating Zn2+ Deposition toward Ultrastable Zn Metal Anodes.

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are attracting much attention as high-density energy storage systems owing to their fascinating features with low cost, high safety, and simple manufacturing process. However, the commercialization of Zn anodes is hindered by uncontrollable dendrite growth and water-induced side reactions. Herein, a spontaneous reconstruction of a honeycomb-structural hopeite layer (ZPO) on a Zn metal anode (Zn@ZPO) is rationally developed as a functional protection interface by the liquid-phase deposition strategy. The formed ZPO layer not only promotes ion/charge transport and restrains Zn corrosion but also modulates the preferred deposition orientation of the Zn(002) nanosheet for the dendrite-free Zn anode. Accordingly, the Zn@ZPO symmetric cell exhibits satisfactory cycle lifespans of 1500 h at 1 mA·cm-2/1 mAh·cm-2 and 1400 h at 5 mA m-2/1 mAh·cm-2. When assembled with the (NH4)2V10O25·8H2O (NVO) cathode, the Zn@ZPO||NVO full cell delivers an ultrastable cycling lifespan for 25 000 cycles with a discharge capacity retention of 86.6% at 5 A·g-1. Therefore, this work will pave a novel avenue for constructing dendrite-free AZIBs.