Ultrathin cellulosic gel electrolytes with a gradient hydropenic interface for stable, high-energy and flexible zinc batteries
Jichao Zhai, Zhao Wang, Lei Wang, Jianbo Shuai, Ruwei Chen, Wenjiao Ge, Yu Zong, Guanjie He, Xiaohui Wang
Abstract
Ultrathin cellulose-based electrolytes (DCG, 10 μm) with a gradient hydropenic interface were designed to minimize side reactions and guide (002) textured deposition. DCG enhanced flexible Zn batteries to 222 W h kg −1 and 214.3 W h L −1 .
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolyteZincChemistryCellulosic ethanolEnergy storageChemical engineeringCelluloseBiochemistryElectrodeEngineeringOrganic chemistryPhysicsPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsPhysical chemistryAdvanced battery technologies researchFuel Cells and Related MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion