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Binder‐Free Air Electrodes for Rechargeable Zinc‐Air Batteries: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives
Author(s) -
Yan Xiaoxiao,
Ha Yuan,
Wu Renbing
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
small methods
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.66
H-Index - 46
ISSN - 2366-9608
DOI - 10.1002/smtd.202000827
Subject(s) - electrode , battery (electricity) , materials science , nanotechnology , bifunctional , performance enhancement , chemistry , catalysis , power (physics) , physics , biochemistry , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , quantum mechanics
Designing an efficient air electrode is of great significance for the performance of rechargeable zinc (Zn)‐air batteries. However, the most widely used approach to fabricate an air electrode involves polymeric binders, which may increase the interface resistance and block electrocatalytic active sites, thus deteriorating the performance of the battery. Therefore, binder‐free air electrodes have attracted more and more research interests in recent years. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in designing and fabricating binder‐free air electrodes for electrically rechargeable Zn‐air batteries. Beginning with the fundamentals of Zn‐air batteries and recently reported bifunctional active catalysts, self‐supported air electrodes for liquid‐state and flexible solid‐state Zn‐air batteries are then discussed in detail. Finally, the conclusion and the challenges faced for binder‐free air electrodes in Zn‐air batteries are also highlighted.