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Abstract
Progress towards biocompatible and mechanically flexible power devices for integration with living organisms necessitates aqueous zinc ion batteries using hydrogel biomaterials as electrolytes. However, these batteries often exhibit inferior electrochemical properties. This study introduces a biocompatible hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel electrolyte, demonstrating excellent anti-corrosion for zinc anodes and regulating zinc nucleation/growth. The electrolyte achieves 99.71% Coulombic efficiency, over 5500 hours of long-term stability, and improved cycle life (250 hours at 80% zinc utilization). A Zn//LiMn₂O₄ pouch cell retains 82% capacity after 1000 cycles at 3 C, showcasing potential for biocompatible energy applications.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Oct 16, 2023
Authors
Guanjie Li, Zihan Zhao, Shilin Zhang, Liang Sun, Mingnan Li, Jodie A. Yuwono, Jianfeng Mao, Junnan Hao, Jitraporn (Pimm) Vongsvivut, Lidan Xing, Chun-Xia Zhao, Zaiping Guo
Tags
biocompatible
zinc ion batteries
hydrogel electrolyte
Coulombic efficiency
anti-corrosion
long-term stability
energy applications
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