Fig. 4
From: Two-dimensional materials for high density, safe and robust metal anodes batteries
The dendrite prohibition mechanism of several MXene, TMD-based materials as SEI protective layer. a Illustration of Zn plating process on MXene-coated Zn with dendrite-free deposition, and pure Zn with pronounced intrusions. Reprinted with permission from [120]. Copyright 2020, Wiley–VCH GmbH; b preparing process of MXene@Zn paper serving as anode. Reprinted with permission from [124]. Copyright 2021, Elsevier; c the fabrication process for a MoS2-coated Li anode via sputtering and subsequent lithiation. Cross-section (d) and top view (e) SEM images of the as-deposited MoS2 on Li metal. f Top view SEM image of the lithiated MoS2 on Li-metal surface. Reprinted with permission from [126]. Copyright 2018, Nature Nanotechnology. g The possible competitive reaction pathways of Zn deposition on basal plane and edges of MoS2 substrate. Reprinted with permission from [29]. Copyright 2022, Wiley–VCH