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Figure 9. (A) Schematic representation of the growth of hexagonal Zn crystals. (B) Proposed mechanism of Zn electrodeposition under diffusion control and activation control. (C) ESP mapping of TMS. (D) Diagrams showing the difference in charge density of H₂O and TMS molecules on the Zn (0001) plane, along with their corresponding adsorption energy values. (E) Adsorption energy values of solvated Zn²⁺ on the Zn (0001) plane with adsorbed molecules. (F) XRD patterns of deposited Zn in different electrolytes. Pole figures of the Zn anodes prepared in the electrolyte (G) without and (H) with electrolyte additive^[90]. Copyright 2023 John Wiley and Sons. (I) Schematic representation of the IHP regulated by additive with high donor number. (J) Summary of the coordination power of the different additives^[27]. Copyright 2023 John Wiley and Sons.