New force flexible energy storage zinc ion battery

Are flexible zinc-ion batteries the future of energy storage?

Flexible zinc-ion batteries (FZIBs) offer exciting possibilities for next-generation energy storage due to their flexibility, safety, and diverse application potential.

What are flexible zinc ion batteries?

Note: This paper is part of the special collection on Flexible and Smart Electronics. Flexible zinc ion batteries are a promising energy supply for flexible and wearable electronic devices due to their high theoretical capacity, superior safety, low cost, and eco-friendliness.

Are flexible zinc based batteries a good alternative to lithium ion batteries?

Zinc-based batteries have the advantages of low cost, high safety, and eco-friendliness, which are considered to be the best alternative to flexible lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Therefore, wearable flexible zinc-ion batteries (FZIBs) have attracted considerable interest as a promising energy storage device.

What are the applications of wearable flexible zinc-ion batteries?

Fig. 1. Applications of wearable flexible zinc-ion batteries. Currently, zinc-based batteries (ZIBs) are considered a more viable alternative to traditional LIBs . Zinc has many attractive advantages as an anode material compared to other metal cations (Table 1).

Why do flexible zinc-ion batteries need electrolytes?

In the realm of flexible zinc-ion batteries, this role becomes even more crucial, as the electrolyte not only needs to facilitate efficient energy storage and release but also remain stable and performant under bending and twisting. There are two main types of electrolytes: liquid and solid.

What makes a flexible zinc-ion battery (ZIB) flexible?

The heart of a flexible zinc-ion battery (ZIB) lies in its electrodes, which determine its performance, flexibility, and safety. Choosing the right electrode materials for a flexible ZIB depends on the desired application.