Electrode|electrolyte interface enhancement in quasi-solid-state zinc–air batteries through an anion conducting polymer electrolyte interlayer by in situ polymerization

Abstract

This work introduces a novel concept of electrode|electrolyte interface enhancement using ultraviolet (UV) light-assisted in-situ polymerization strategy to improve the performance of quasi-solid-state zinc-air batteries (ZABs). The suitability of the...

Cartilage-inspired rapid in situ fabrication of seamless interlocked electrolyte–electrode interface for high-performance flexible supercapacitors

“…In situ polymerization would create new polymer chains forming strong entanglement at the interface. 44–46 A high specific capacitance of 190.3 F g −1 at a current density of 1 A g −1 even under 100 folding-unfolding conditions was also obtained and specific capacitance for the flexible supercapacitor retained 78.3% (Fig. 5e).…”

Design enhancement in hydroxide ion conductivity of viologen–bakelite organic frameworks for a flexible rechargeable zinc–air battery

“…These are distinguished by the presence of positively charged functional groups, such as quaternary nitrogen or imidazole groups and some hydrogen-bonding moieties integrated into the polymer chain. 30,34–36 These functional groups play a crucial role in creating interconnected nanochannels and enabling the selective conduction of anions via optimal electrostatic interactions; additionally, they cooperate very well with water within AEPEM networks. 37 However, their archetypal 1-D chain structure cannot avoid potential swelling, and if they are electronically conductive, it promotes Zn-dendrimer growth.…”