Issue 9, 2017

Flexible and rechargeable Zn–air batteries based on green feedstocks with 75% round-trip efficiency

Abstract

Here, we report a flexible solid-state Zn–air battery (SZAB) that achieves a record round-trip efficiency of 75%. The major components of the SZAB are based on biomass derivatives. Glucose acts as the carbon source to construct the bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst. Methylcellulose simultaneously enhances the ionic conductivity and water retention of the gel electrolyte, endowing the SZAB with enhanced flexibility and efficiency.

Graphical abstract: Flexible and rechargeable Zn–air batteries based on green feedstocks with 75% round-trip efficiency

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
20 Jul 2017
Accepted
14 Aug 2017
First published
15 Aug 2017

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2017,1, 1909-1914

Flexible and rechargeable Zn–air batteries based on green feedstocks with 75% round-trip efficiency

C. Lin, S. S. Shinde, Y. Wang, Y. Sun, S. Chen, H. Zhang, X. Li and J. Lee, Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2017, 1, 1909 DOI: 10.1039/C7SE00346C

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