A Self‐Healing Flexible Quasi‐Solid Zinc‐Ion Battery Using All‐In‐One Electrodes
Jinyun Liu, Jiawei Long, Zihan Shen, Xing Jin, Tianli Han, Ting Si, Huigang Zhang
Abstract
Abstract Self‐healing and flexibility are significant for many emerging applications of secondary batteries, which have attracted broad attention. Herein, a self‐healing flexible quasi‐solid Zn‐ion battery composing of flexible all‐in‐one cathode (VS 2 nanosheets growing on carbon cloth) and anode (electrochemically deposited Zn nanowires), and a self‐healing hydrogel electrolyte, is presented. The free‐standing all‐in‐one electrodes enable a high capacity and robust structure during flexible transformation of the battery, and the hydrogel electrolyte possesses a good self‐healing performance. The presented battery remains as a high retention potential even after healing from being cut into six pieces. When bending at 60°, 90°, and 180°, the battery capacities remain 124, 125, and 114 mAh g −1 , respectively, cycling at a current density of 50 mA g −1 . Moreover, after cutting and healing twice, the battery still delivers a stable capacity, indicating a potential use of self‐healing and wearable electronics.