A flexible self-healing Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O-based Zn-ion battery under continuous folding and twisting

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Jul 19;58(58):8117-8120. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02561b.

Abstract

Engineering flexible and self-healing batteries is significant for wearable electronics. Here, we develop a flexible self-healing Zn-ion battery with a Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O cathode working with a polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel electrolyte. The battery achieves a high capacity and robust structure during switching and self-healing, and keeps a stable potential after cutting/healing several times. After being bent at 30°, 60°, 90°, 120° and 150°, the capacities remain stable, and the battery delivers 78.6 mA h g-1 when repeatedly folding at 90°, displaying the potential for various applications such as foldable cell phones.

MeSH terms

  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes*
  • Electronics
  • Zinc

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Zinc