Superelastic hydrogel electrolyte incorporating helical protein molecules as zinc ion transport pathways to enhance the cycling stability of zinc metal batteries
Xiaoyun Xu, Songmei Li, Shubin Yang, Bin Li
Abstract
A superelastic, high ionic conductivity and environment-friendly hydrogel electrolyte is developed based on the unique advantages of α-helical proteins.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolyteZincMaterials scienceCyclingMetalChemistryElectrodeMetallurgyArchaeologyPhysical chemistryHistoryAdvanced battery technologies researchSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationConducting polymers and applications