Aqueous eutectic hydrogel electrolytes enable flexible thermocells with a wide operating temperature range
Peng Peng, Zhao Li, Daibin Xie, Kaihua Zhu, Chunyu Du, Lirong Liang, Zhuoxin Liu, Guangming Chen
Abstract
A flexible thermocell with good freeze-tolerance and self-humidifying capabilities is rationally designed. Its high adaptability to temperature fluctuations and environmental changes can promote low-grade heat harvesting under extreme conditions.
Topics & Concepts
AdaptabilityEutectic systemAqueous solutionElectrolyteMaterials scienceAtmospheric temperature rangeRange (aeronautics)Chemical engineeringComposite materialChemistryThermodynamicsEngineeringEcologyElectrodeMicrostructurePhysicsBiologyPhysical chemistryAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesAdsorption and Cooling SystemsThermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies