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A Highly Flexible and Lightweight MnO<sub>2</sub>/Graphene Membrane for Superior Zinc‐Ion Batteries

Jinjin Wang, Jinjin Wang, Jian‐Gan Wang, Jian‐Gan Wang, Huanyan Liu, Zongyuan You, Zhen Li, Feiyu Kang, Bingqing Wei

2020Advanced Functional Materials245 citationsDOI

Abstract

Abstract Batteries powering next‐generation flexible and wearable electronic devices require superior mechanical bendability and foldability. Herein, a self‐standing hybrid nanoarchitecture constructed by ultralong MnO 2 nanowires and graphene nanosheets as an advanced and lightweight cathodes for flexible and foldable zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) is designed and fabricated. The new‐designed batteries exhibit not only a high energy density of 436 Wh kg −1 based on the total cathode mass but also good 2000‐cycling durability. More importantly, the shape‐deformable ZIBs can be operated without any capacity loss under both bent and folded circumstances. The foldable ZIBs with high energy density and long lifetime hold great promise for smart and wearable electronics.

Topics & Concepts

Materials scienceGrapheneCathodeFlexible electronicsNanotechnologyElectronicsDurabilityNanowireEnergy densityWearable technologyWearable computerOptoelectronicsEngineering physicsComposite materialElectrical engineeringComputer scienceEmbedded systemEngineeringAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies