Fig. 3: Synchrotron X-ray characterization and theoretical calculation variation of ion cluster structure. | Nature Communications

Fig. 3: Synchrotron X-ray characterization and theoretical calculation variation of ion cluster structure.

From: Cluster level entropy enhancement in neutral acetate electrolytes enables economical and durable zinc air batteries

Fig. 3: Synchrotron X-ray characterization and theoretical calculation variation of ion cluster structure.

a XANES and b EXAFS spectra showing local Zn2+ coordination in different electrolytes. c High-energy X-ray scattering structures S(q) of different electrolyte systems. d MD snapshot of ion cluster configuration in ZN3A5·10H2O-EE electrolyte. In the surface mesh analysis snapshot (e), the white, red, purple, cyan, black, and green balls represent the H, O, Zn, Na, C (in AC−), and C (in DMC) atoms, respectively. f Experimental ion cluster structure G(r) obtained from the PDF X-ray spectrum (upper image) and simulated g(r) profiles depicting Zn2+–DMC interactions within ion clusters (bottom image).

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