Zinc battery electrolyte additive

An electrolyte additive is provided. The additive is a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salt effective to suppress hydrogen evolution and metal dendrite formation during operation of a zinc electrochemical cell such as a zinc-air battery. A zinc battery cell is also provided, which contains an eff...

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Zusammenfassung:An electrolyte additive is provided. The additive is a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salt effective to suppress hydrogen evolution and metal dendrite formation during operation of a zinc electrochemical cell such as a zinc-air battery. A zinc battery cell is also provided, which contains an effective amount of the electrolyte additive.