Construction of zwitterionic osmolyte-based hydrogel electrolytes towards stable zinc anode for durable aqueous zinc ion storage and integrated electronics
Tianlong Wu, Chenchen Ji, Hongyu Mi, Fengjiao Guo, Gaozhi Guo, Biao Zhang, Mingzai Wu
Abstract
A zwitterionic osmolyte hydrogel electrolyte (SPS–Zn) modulates Zn deposition and suppresses dendrite growth. Batteries with SPS–Zn show a long cycling life and the material can be used to prepare integrated i-skin for detecting physiological signals.
Topics & Concepts
OsmolyteZincAnodeElectrolyteAqueous solutionDendrite (mathematics)Chemical engineeringMaterials scienceElectrochemistryChemistryNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodeMetallurgyBiochemistryGeometryMathematicsEngineeringPhysical chemistryAdvanced battery technologies researchConducting polymers and applicationsAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies