High-performance binary cross-linked alkaline anion polymer electrolyte membranes for all-solid-state supercapacitors and flexible rechargeable zinc–air batteries

• Published in: Journal of materials chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability Vol. 7; no. 18; pp. 11257 - 11264
• Main Authors: Wang, Min, Xu, Nengneng, Fu, Jing, Liu, Yuyu, Qiao, Jinli
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry 2019
• Subjects: Activated carbon; Alcohols; ambient temperature; Anion exchanging; anion-exchange membranes; batteries; capacitance; Conductivity; Crosslinking; Cycles; Electrolytes; Electrolytic cells; fuel cells; Glutaraldehyde; Ion currents; Ions; Mechanical properties; Membranes; Metal air batteries; Polymers; polyvinyl alcohol; Proton exchange membrane fuel cells; Rechargeable batteries; Solid state devices; strength (mechanics); Supercapacitors; Thermal stability; Zinc; Zinc-oxygen batteries

Development of a high-performance alkaline anion-exchange membrane (AAEM) is a subject of intense research owing to its potential applications in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, supercapacitors and zinc–air batteries. However, high ionic conductivity is still a major challenge for AAEM. Her...