Fig. 3: Mechanisms of Zn nucleation and growth.
From: Tailoring grain boundary stability of zinc-titanium alloy for long-lasting aqueous zinc batteries
Time-series SEM images of Zn a nucleation and b growth. c AFM height images after Zn deposition for 60 min. d Semi-quantitative description of Gibbs free energy during Zn deposition. e Experimental dimensionless transients in comparison with the theoretical 3D nucleation models. Simulated f initial nuclei models and g final Zn deposition models after 240 s of plating. h Schematic illustration of the Zn nucleation and growth mechanisms.
