Fig. 4: Mechanism of bilayer SEI formation.
From: Robust bilayer solid electrolyte interphase for Zn electrode with high utilization and efficiency
a Schematic presentation of the bilayer SEI. b Possible bilayer SEI formation pathways. c The adsorption energy of H2O/DMI on Zn and ZnCO3 surfaces. d, e Differential charge density maps of (d) H2O and (e) DMI adsorbed on ZnCO3. f The migration energy of Zn transport through ZnCO3. g The total energy of reactants and products in the overall formation reaction.
