One
advantage of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is the utilization
of zinc metal as an anode. However, the long-term stable operation
of zinc metal anodes is hindered by dendrites and corrosion. Herein,
we introduce a Zn–Y–V-oxide-based in situ passive interphase
(PI) with a crystalline–amorphous hybrid structure that has
been optimized for highly reversible Zn anodes. This interface layer
enhances the corrosion resistance of the Zn anode in the electrolyte,
reduces side reactions, and optimizes electro-crystallization orientation,
resulting in dendrite-free plating. The Zn anode modified with PI
exhibits remarkable stability, sustaining a reversible plating/stripping
process for 2000 h at 1 mA·cm–2 while maintaining
high cycling stability and good capacity retention when paired with
NH4V4O10 or α-MnO2 cathodes. Our research presents a straightforward one-step reaction
for the fabrication of an in situ PI, offering an approach toward
durable long-lasting AZIBs.