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However, achieving an ultra\u2010flat long discharge plateau remains a critical challenge, largely limited by dynamic changes in quinone molecular packing states and electronic conduction\u2010ionic migration of quinone. Herein, an 18\u2010crown\u20106 (18C6) template was employed to effectively promote the recrystallization of anthraquinone (RAQ) for the cathode via a simple structure\u2010directed co\u2010crystallization method. The template\u2010assisted RAQ (T\u2010RAQ) cathode achieves an ultra\u2010flat, long discharge plateau (voltage fluctuation &lt;1\u00a0mV over 90% of the process) and a high specific capacity of 280 mAh g\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    at 0.08 A g\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    , with its plateau accounting for 92% of the total discharge capacity. Systematic experimental and theoretical analyses confirm that the introduction of 18C6 effectively improves the recrystallization quality of AQ, thereby enhancing ion transport, electronic conduction, and the exposure of carbonyl active sites, and consequently boosting the electrochemical kinetics and reversibility of the battery. This work provides a novel design strategy for high\u2010performance AZIBs through the manipulation of crystallization and host\u2010guest recognition, informing a clear path toward their practical application.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/smll.73998","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,29]],"date-time":"2026-05-29T15:02:53Z","timestamp":1780066973000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Advanced Aqueous Zinc\u2010Ion Battery Cathode With an Ultra\u2010Flat Discharge Plateau Enabled via Synergistic Crystallization and Host\u2010Guest Recognition"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"22","author":[{"given":"Qiuyue","family":"Han","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Ningbo University  Ningbo P. R. 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