Utilizing the hydrogen evolution reaction: a bio-inspired pH-sensitive electrolyte for ultra-stable zinc-ion batteries at high temperatures

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Fan Bu, Qiwen Wu, Jingzhu Chen, Wenbo Zhao, Yong Gao, Jipeng Chen, Ting Zhang, Yu Zhang, Salah A. Makhlouf, Cao Guan
DOI: 10.1039/d6ee00449k
Cited by: 3
References: 44

Abstract

A bio-inspired pH-sensitive electrolyte utilizes the unwanted HER as an initial high-pH microenvironment and drives the additive into a ZrO 2 /ZnF 2 layer, facilitating practical Zn-ion batteries with superior cycling stability at high temperatures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced battery technologies research Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
8
Pages
2536–2546
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN