Abstract
Primary quasi-solid Al-air batteries using hydrogels have attracted increasing research attention owing to their high energy density, good handling, safety and reliability. However, it is still difficult to develop hydrogel electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and water retention owing to limited capacity of single material hydrogels. Herein, we report a hydrogel electrolyte of poly (acrylic acid) (PAA) is modified by κ-carrageenan (KC) for solid-state Al-air batteries. The result suggests that the hydrogels not only exhibit outstanding water retention but also high ionic conductivity, which is attributed to the amorphous phase and hydrophilic group of the KC. Additionally, the lifespan of solid-state Al-air battery is extended at a current density of 5 mA cm−2 owing to adding KC. Further, the lifetime of open Al-air batteries is improved by self-corrosion inhibition of Al anode.
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