Fig. 2: Working principle of PPGA on the zinc surface.
From: A parts-per-million scale electrolyte additive for durable aqueous zinc batteries

a A method designed to evaluate the function of PPGA on the zinc surface. b XRD pattern of treated zinc metals. c derived crystal size of zinc hydroxyl complex. d SEM images of treated zinc metals. XPS spectra of e O 1 s and f Zn 2p3/2 core levels of fresh zinc metal and the one treated for 10 min. g Interaction between PPGA and zinc hydroxide.