The 2e <sup>−</sup> <i>vs.</i> 4e <sup>−</sup> pathways for ORR in rechargeable zinc–air batteries
Mingjie Wu, Xiaoya Zhan, Siyi Yang, Junjie Zheng, Xun Cui, Bao Yu Xia, Shuhui Sun, Yingkui Yang
Abstract
The 2e − ORR pathway can reduce energy loss and improve charge–discharge rates in zinc–air batteries. Additionally, the generated H 2 O 2 intermediate can be chemically or electrochemically utilized, enhancing overall battery capacity and efficiency.
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Battery (electricity)ChemistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceEnergy storageNanoarchitectures for lithium-ion batteriesCapacity lossEnergy (signal processing)ElectrochemistryFuel cellsAdvanced battery technologies researchMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion