Aqueous Battery System Research Articles

Multifunctional Porous Organic Polymer Anode with Desired Redox Potential and Capacity for High-Performance Aqueous Sodium-Ion and Ammonium-Ion Batteries.

Aqueous sodium-ion batteries (ASIBs) and aqueous ammonium-ion batteries (AAIBs) attract great attention due to their low cost, safety, and environmental friendliness, but the lack of suitable electrodes with competitive capacity and redox potential limits their practical applications. Herein, we report a porous organic polymer (POP) with multiple redox processes as anodes for ASIBs and AAIBs. This POP displays desired redox potential and shows high reversible capacity of more than 200 mAh g-1 in both ASIBs and AAIBs. Full cells configured by this POP anode also display excellent performance (about 80% and 60% capacity retention over 1000 cycles in ASIBs and AAIBs). In addition, the intercalation chemistry of inorganic NH4+ with this POP is investigated, illustrating that the pyrazine sites in this POP are the redox centers to reversibly combine with NH4+. This work provides a promising and alternative anode for ASIBs and AAIBs and paves a new way for the development of novel organic materials for other aqueous battery systems.

Hierarchical Porous Bi2Te3@C for Wide-Temperature-Range Aqueous Zn-Based Batteries with Air-Recharging Capability.

Air-rechargeable batteries integrating energy harvesting, conversion, and storage provide the most portable and popular approach to self-charging power systems. However, air-rechargeable batteries are currently mostly aqueous Zn-based battery systems in which it has remained a significant challenge to solve the low discharge capacities and poor cycling stability of chemical self-charging due to continuous insertion/extraction of large-size hydrated Zn2+. Herein, efficient Bi2Te3@C cathodes with an active carbon paper substrate are developed. Further ex situ characterization analysis confirms the energy storage mechanism regarding the coexistence of H+/Zn2+ coinsertion and conversion reaction in the aqueous Zn||Bi2Te3@C battery. Benefiting from the fast dynamics process attributed to the unique mechanism, a reliable energy supply is provided even in an extended temperature range from -10 to 45 °C. More importantly, Bi2Te3@C cathodes boost the superior and repeatable air-rechargeability. A discharge capacity of up to 264.20 mA h g-1 at 0.30 A g-1 is manifested after self-charging for 11.00 h. In addition, two quasi-solid-state battery devices are connected in series to continuously power a timer. After the device is discharged and then air self-charged for just a few seconds, an LED is lit.

Sustainable Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Cathodes from Graphite of Failed Commercial Li-Ion Batteries for High-Performance Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries.

The need for revamping spent graphite (SG) from battery waste of commercial lithium-ion batteries and employing it as a source for the synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) is focused. Thus, this work emphasizes the study of GO sheets, synthesized via modified Hummer's method from spent graphite (SG-GO) as cathodes for an aqueous zinc ion battery (AZIB) system, for the first time in literature. For comparison, graphene oxide is also synthesized using commercial graphite powder, its structural and morphological properties are analyzed with SG-GO. The coin cell AZIB device is fabricated for both the GOs and the electrochemical performances revealed that SG-GO portrayed an enhanced charge capacity of 270 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 in 3m ZnSO4 in comparison to GO which delivered ≈198 mAh g-1 at the same current density of 0.1 A g-1. The long-run cycling analysis of SG-GO elucidated the capacity retention of 77.3% at 1 A g-1 even after 1000 cycles. Moreover, the performance of SG-GO is inspected in different electrolyte systems and the suitable electrolyte underwent concentration variation studies to figure out the capability of the system in storing Zn2+ ions which is found to be more in 3M ZnSO4 electrolyte.

Insights into molecular interactions at organic-MBene heterointerfaces for efficient Zn-ion storage

The intercalation of organic molecules is a promising approach to modulate the structure of 2D transition metal borides (MBenes), aiming to enhance charge transport and improve electrochemical performance in energy storage applications. However, key questions remain regarding how organic molecules with diverse functionalities penetrate and align between the MBene layer, as well as the mechanism of charge redistribution during intercalation. Addressing these questions is crucial for guiding the design of Organic-MBene heterostructures. To this end, a comprehensive approach combining theoretical calculations and experimental analyses was employed to explore the self-assembly mechanisms of organic molecules featuring N, O, S and tertiary amine end groups on the MoB-MBene surface. Experimental characterizations confirm that the interaction between MoB and organic compounds depends on the end groups. First principles calculations demonstrate that organic molecules tend to adopt a flat configuration on the MoB surface during molecular assembly. Calculations also reveal that the binding and charge transfer processes from organic molecules to MoB are highly dependent on the specific end groups, consistent with experimental observations. Furthermore, the effect of combining organic molecules with MoB on battery performance was further discussed, offering new insights for advancing the research and development of MBenes in aqueous battery systems.

New Mn Electrochemistry for Rechargeable Aqueous Batteries: Promising Directions Based on Preliminary Results

Aqueous batteries with metal anodes exhibit robust anodic capacities, but their energy densities are low because of the limited potential stabilities of aqueous electrolyte solutions. Current metal options, such as Zn and Al, pose a dilemma: Zn lacks a sufficiently low redox potential, whereas Al tends to be strongly oxidized in aqueous environments. Our investigation introduces a novel rechargeable aqueous battery system based on Mn as the anode. We examine the effects of anions, electrolyte concentration, and diverse cathode chemistries. Notably, the ClO4‐based electrolyte solution exhibits improved deposition and dissolution efficiencies. Although stainless steel (SS 316 L) and Ni are stable current collectors for cathodes, they display limitations as anodes. However, using Ti as the anode resulted in increased Mn deposition and dissolution efficiencies. Moreover, we evaluate this system using various cathode materials, including Mn‐intercalation‐based inorganic (Ag0.33V2O5) and organic (perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride) cathodes and an anion‐intercalation‐chemistry (coronene)‐based cathode. These configurations yield markedly higher output potentials compared to those of Zn metal batteries, highlighting the potential for an augmented energy density when using an Mn anode. This study outlines a systematic approach for use in optimizing metal anodes in Mn metal batteries, unlocking novel prospects for Mn‐based batteries with diverse cathode chemistries.

Capitalizing on the Iodometric Reaction for Energetic Aqueous Energy Storage.

Iodometric and iodimetric titrations represent a prevailing technique to determine the concentration of Cu2+ ions in aqueous solutions; However, their utilization in electrochemical energy storage has been overlooked due to the poor reversibility between CuI and Cu2+ related to the shuttling effect of I3- species. In this work, we developed a 4A zeolite separator capable of suppressing the free shuttling of I3- ions, thus achieving a record-high capacity retention of 95.7% upon 600 cycles. Theoretical and experimental studies reveal that the negatively charged zeolite can effectively impede the approach and penetration of I3- ions, as a result of electrostatic interaction between them. To explore the practical potential, a hybrid cell of Zn∥I2 consisting of Cu2+ redox agent has been assembled with a discharge capacity of 356 mA h g-1. The cell affords a specific energy of 443 W h kg-1 based on I2, or 193 W h kg-1 based on both electrodes. This work offers insight on the energy utilization of the iodometric reactions and advocates a Cu2+-mediated cell design that could potentially double the capacity and energy of conventional aqueous battery systems.

Optimized and cost-effective elemental-sulfur sodium polysulfide/sodium bromide aqueous electrolytes for redox flow batteries

Redox flow batteries (RFBs) can potentially revolutionize large-scale energy-storage technologies for both conventional (fossil fuel) and modern (renewable) electric power systems. This has stimulated the development of new methods for reducing the costs of such batteries by lowering material costs and increasing the energy density. Driven by the abundance and low costs of sulfur and bromine salts, this study investigates the viability of an aqueous flow battery system, in which sodium bromide (NaBr) is used as a catholyte, and a novel electrolyte called elemental added sulfur sodium polysulfide (EASSP) is utilized as an anolyte. The molar ratio of elemental sulfur to sodium (S/Na) in the sodium polysulfide solution is maintained at 1:4. Various concentrations of the EASSP and NaBr electrolytes are examined, and their optimal values corresponding to the minimum overpotential are determined. A bromine–polysulfide redox flow battery (BPRFB) containing a 1.4 M EASSP anolyte and 8 M NaBr catholyte is charged and discharged for 5 min, which results in a capacity of 17 mAh (3.4 mAh cm−2) at a current density of 40 mA cm−2. The cyclic performance of the BPRFB is characterized by a capacity of 17 mAh at 40 mA cm−2, which is retained over 150 cycles with a 98 % coulombic efficiency. The assembled BPRFB cell with the optimized electrolyte composition (1.4 M EASSP: 8 M NaBr) exhibits constant current (without leakage) and potential. The findings of this work demonstrate a high application potential of the developed anolyte for BPRFBs, which is highly soluble in water, inexpensive, and can be scaled up for energy storage applications.

Characterization of the aluminium-air battery utilizing a polypropylene separator with corrosion inhibition ability

Battery energy storage systems are widely used in modern electronic devices and electric vehicles. Metal-air batteries are among the electrochemical energy storage systems that provide high energy density and eco-friendly solutions. Aluminium-air batteries hold a significant advantage with their high theoretical specific energy and have the potential to replace lithium-ion batteries in the future. In this study, the electrical performance and corrosion inhibition characteristics of a polypropylene-based single and dual electrolyte system for aluminium-air batteries were investigated experimentally. The study revealed that a polypropylene separator can reduce the corrosion of the aqueous aluminium-air battery system by up to 40 %, improving the anodic utilization efficiency to 93 %. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis was used to characterize the single and dual electrolyte aluminium-air battery and propose equivalent circuit models. Compared to 1 M KOH electrolyte in a single electrolyte system, the solution resistance of a dual electrolyte aluminium-air battery was reduced by about 40 % using a combination of 1 M of KOH electrolyte and 1 M of H2SO4. This reduction is attributed to the enhancement of the oxygen reduction reaction at the air cathode. A high KOH electrolyte concentration will increase the corrosion of the aluminium anode but can improve the battery’s voltage. At 3 M KOH electrolyte, the plateau voltage is recorded at about 0.6 V while the discharge time reached 44 min when using aluminium alloy 6061 as the anode. The battery model developed in this work provides a fundamental basis for predicting the performance of aluminium-air battery packs.

Synergistic π-Conjugation Organic Cathode for Ultra-Stable Aqueous Aluminum Batteries.

Rechargeable aqueous aluminum batteries (AABs) are promising energy storage technologies owing to their high safety and ultra-high energy-to-price ratio. However, either the strong electrostatic forces between high-charge-density Al3+ and host lattice, or sluggish large carrier-ion diffusion toward the conventional inorganic cathodes generates inferior cycling stability and low rate-capacity. To overcome these inherent confinements, a series of promising redox-active organic materials (ROMs) are investigated and a π-conjugated structure ROMs with synergistic C═O and C═N groups is optimized as the new cathode in AABs. Benefiting from the joint utilization of multi-redox centers and rich π-π intermolecular interactions, the optimized ROMs with unique ion coordination storage mechanism facilely accommodate complex active ions with mitigated coulombic repulsion and robust lattice structure, which is further validated via theoretical simulations. Thus, the cathode achieves enhanced rate performance (153.9mAhg-1 at 2.0Ag-1) and one of the best long-term stabilities (125.7mAhg-1 after 4,000 cycles at 1.0Ag-1) in AABs. Via molecular exploitation, this work paves the new direction toward high-performance cathode materials in aqueous multivalent-ion battery systems.

Fine Tuning Water States in Hydrogels for High Voltage Aqueous Batteries.

Hydrogels are widely used as quasi-solid-state electrolytes in aqueous batteries. However, they are not applicable in high-voltage batteries because the hydrogen evolution reaction cannot be effectively suppressed even when water is incorporated into the polymer network. Herein, by profoundly investigating the states of water molecules in hydrogels, we designed supramolecular hydrogel electrolytes featuring much more nonfreezable bound water and much less free water than that found in conventional hydrogels. Specifically, two strategies are developed to achieve this goal. One strategy is adopting monomers with a variety of hydrophilic groups to enhance the hydrophilicity of polymer chains. The other strategy is incorporating zwitterionic polymers or polymers with counterions as superhydrophilic units. In particular, the nonfreezable bound water content increased from 0.129 in the conventional hydrogel to >0.4 mg mg-1 in the fabricated hydrogels, while the free water content decreased from 1.232 to ∼0.15 mg mg-1. As a result, a wide electrochemical stability window of up to 3.25 V was obtained with the fabricated hydrogels with low concentrations of incorporated salts and enhanced hydrophilic groups or superhydrophilic groups. The ionic conductivities achieved with our developed hydrogel electrolytes were much higher than those in the conventional highly concentrated salt electrolytes, and their cost is also much lower. The designed supramolecular hydrogel electrolytes endowed an aqueous K-ion battery (AKIB) system with a high voltage plateau of 1.9 V and contributed to steady cycling of the AKIB for over 3000 cycles. The developed supramolecular hydrogel electrolytes are also applicable to other batteries, such as aqueous lithium-ion batteries, hybrid sodium-ion batteries, and multivalent-ion aqueous batteries, and can achieve high voltage output.

Decoupled tin-silver batteries with long cycle life and power output stability based on dendrite-free tin anode and halide insertion cathode chemistry.

Conventional Ag-Zn batteries have historically faced the challenge of poor cycling stability, rooting in issues associated with Ag cathode dissolution and Zn anode dendrites. Herein, we present a pioneering decoupled Sn-Ag cell, which features two chambers separated by a cation-exchange membrane, containing a dendrite-free Sn metal anode immersed in an alkaline anolyte, and an Ag nanowires/carbon nanotube 3D thick-network cathode in a neutral catholyte. Benefiting from the achieved high electroplating/stripping stability of the metallic Sn anode in the alkaline electrolyte and the electrochemical reversibility of the Ag/AgCl cathode redox couple in the neutral electrolyte, the assembled decoupled Sn-Ag cell demonstrates superior cycling stability, retaining 82.4% of its initial capacity even after 4000 cycles (2 mA cm-2), significantly outperforming both the contrastive decoupled Ag-Zn cell (1500 cycles) and conventional alkaline Ag-Zn batteries (<100 cycles). Furthermore, through the integration of the decoupled Sn-Ag battery with solar cells and power management circuits, an intelligent power system of photovoltaic charging and energy storage was designed, demonstrating its practical viability through maintenance-free charging-discharging during day-night cycles. This research not only significantly increases the lifespan of Ag-batteries with an ultra-flat voltage platform but also opens avenues for the decoupled design of a wide variety of aqueous battery systems.

Temperature inversion enables superior stability for low-temperature Zn-ion batteries

It is challenging for aqueous Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) to achieve comparable low-temperature (low-T) performance due to the easy-frozen electrolyte and severe Zn dendrites. Herein, an aqueous electrolyte with a low freezing point and high ionic conductivity is proposed. Combined with molecular dynamics simulation and multi-scale interface analysis (time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry three-dimensional mapping and in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy method), the temperature independence of the V2O5 cathode and Zn anode is observed to be opposite. Surprisingly, dominated by the solvent structure of the designed electrolyte at low temperatures, vanadium dissolution/shuttle is significantly inhibited, and the zinc dendrites caused by this electrochemical crosstalk are greatly relieved, thus showing an abnormal temperature inversion effect. Through the disclosure and improvement of the above phenomena, the designed Zn||V2O5 full cell delivers superior low-T performance, maintaining almost 99% capacity retention after 9500 cycles (working more than 2500 h) at −20 °C. This work proposes a kind of electrolyte suitable for low-T ZIBs and reveals the inverse temperature dependence of the Zn anode, which might offer a novel perspective for the investigation of low-T aqueous battery systems.

Rechargeable Zinc–Air versus Lithium–Air Battery: from Fundamental Promises Toward Technological Potentials

AbstractAs battery technologies that can potentially increase the energy density and expand application scenarios of the lithium‐ion batteries, rechargeable metal‒air batteries have attracted extensive research interests. Among a variety types of metal anodes investigated, zinc (Zn)‒air and lithium (Li)‒air batteries hold best prospects for real‐world applications and attract the most scientific community interests. It has been more than 10 years since Cho et al. first compared Li–air and Zn–air batteries, during which great progress has been made. In this review, these two representative metal‒air battery technologies are compared in view of the most recent progresses and improvements in the last decade, especially efforts that push these technologies toward real world applications. It starts with the fundamentals of Zn–air and Li–air batteries, and discusses the progress made in electrolyte design, anode protection, and cathode catalysts development. It ends with an evaluation of the current research state along with an overall future perspective. Such a comprehensive comparison of typical non‐aqueous and aqueous battery systems with a focus on practical application criteria would be a timely review of metal‒air battery development in the last decade, which shed light for fundamental and applied research, eventually leading to real‐world application.

Diagnosing the Electrostatic Shielding Mechanism for Dendrite Suppression in Aqueous Zinc Batteries.

Aqueous zinc electrolytes offer the potential for cheaper rechargeable batteries due to their safe compatibility with the high capacity metal anode; yet, they are stymied by irregular zinc deposition and consequent dendrite growth. Suppressing dendrite formation by tailoring the electrolyte is a proven approach from lithium batteries; yet, the underlying mechanistic understanding that guides such tailoring does not necessarily directly translate from one system to the other. Here, it is shown that the electrostatic shielding mechanism, a fundamental concept in electrolyte engineering for stable metal anodes, has different consequences for the plating morphology in aqueous zinc batteries. Operando electrochemical transmission electron microscopy is used to directly observe the zinc nucleation and growth under different electrolyte compositions and reveal that electrostatic shielding additive suppresses dendrites by inhibiting secondary zinc nucleation along the (100) edges of existing primary deposits and encouraging preferential deposition on the (002) faces, leading to a dense and block-like zinc morphology. The strong influence of the crystallography of Zn on the electrostatic shielding mechanism is further confirmed with Zn||Ti cells and density functional theory modeling. This work demonstrates the importance of considering the unique aspects of the aqueous zinc battery system when using concepts from other battery chemistries.

Engineering Low-Cost Organic Cathode for Aqueous Rechargeable Battery and Demonstrating the Proton Intercalation Mechanism for Pyrazine Energy Storage Unit.

Seeking organic cathode materials with low cost and long cycle life that can be employed for large-scale energy storage remains a significant challenge. This work has synthesized an organic compound, triphenazino[2,3-b](1,4,5,8,9,12-hexaazatriphenylene) (TPHATP), with as high as 87.16% yield. This compound has a highly π-conjugated and rigid molecular structure, which is synthesized by capping hexaketocyclohexane with three molecules of 2,3-diaminophenazine derived from low-cost o-phenylenediamine, and is used as a cathode material for assembling aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batteries. Both experiments and DFT calculations demonstrate that the redox mechanism of TPHATP is predominantly governed by H+ storage. The Zn-intercalation product of nitride-type compound, is too unstable to form in water. Moreover, the TPHATP cathode exhibits a capacity of as high as 318.3 mAhg-1 at 0.1 Ag-1, and maintained a stable capacity of 111.9 mAhg-1 at a large current density of 10 Ag-1 for 5000 cycles with only a decay of 0.000512% per cycle. This study provides new insights into understanding pyrazine as an active redox group and offers a potential affordable aqueous battery system for grid-scale energy storage.

Unlocking the Potential of 2D MoS2 Cathodes for High-Performance Aqueous Al-Ion Batteries: Deciphering the Intercalation Mechanisms.

In recent years, there have been significant advancements in Al-ion battery development, resulting in high voltage and capacity. Traditionally, only carbon-based materials with layered structures and strong bonding capabilities can deliver superior performance. However, most other materials exhibited low discharge voltages of 1.4V, especially in aqueous Al-ion battery systems lacking anion intercalation. Thus, the development of high-voltage cathode materials has become crucial. This study introduces 2D MoS2 as a high-performance cathode for aqueous Al-ion batteries. The material's interlayer structure enables the intercalation of AlCl4 - anions, resulting in high-voltage intercalation. The resulting battery achieved a high voltage of 1.8V with a capacity of 750mAhg-1, contributing to a high energy density of 890Whkg-1 and an impressive retention rate of ≈100% after 200 cycles. This research not only sheds light on the high-voltage anion-intercalation mechanism of MoS2 but also paves the way for the further development of advanced cathode materials in the field of Al-ion batteries. By demonstrating the potential of using 2D MoS2 as a cathode material, this finding can lead to the development of more efficient and innovative energy storage technologies, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and green energy future.

Critical Advances of Aqueous Rechargeable Ammonium Ion Batteries

Aqueous rechargeable batteries have drawn wide attention owing to the advantages of low cost, high safety, and rapid kinetic process. In recent years, the use of NH4+ ions and other nonmetallic ions as carrier batteries has come into researchers’ view. The storage of NH4+ shows fast diffusion kinetics and the ability to achieve highly reversible redox processes by forming hydrogen bonds between NH4+ and electrode materials. Designing and exploration of advanced materials for NH4+ storage are of high significance in building high‐performance aqueous battery systems. This review summarizes the latest advances of critical materials, including Prussian blue analogs, transition metal oxides, and organic compounds for NH4+ batteries. Comparison of properties among different materials is discussed in detail. Different NH4+ storage behaviors according to several kinds of materials are demonstrated. Finally, the challenges and valuable perspectives for the further development of aqueous NH4+ batteries are also provided.

Developing Tin Anodes for Aqueous Batteries

Aqueous batteries based on metal anodes present an attractive alternative to lithium-ion for long-duration energy storage due to their low-cost, high-safety, and theoretically high energy density. Still, despite many efforts towards development and commercialization, metal anode systems remain hampered by irreversible hydrogen evolution (HER), detrimental shape change, and passivation during cycling. Recognizing the immediacy required to enable the renewable energy transition, our research is focused on developing alternative anode chemistry based on Tin (Sn) for aqueous batteries.Sn metal has been used in aqueous battery systems as additives or current collectors to mitigate side reactions due to its high overpotential for HER. However, little attention was paid to its potential use as a redox active material in aqueous electrolytes. In this talk, we will discuss our efforts to develop Sn as an aqueous anode with high capacity and cyclability. We will first present our development of pouch cells to enable aqueous cells while minimizing the side reactions from cell components other than the active materials. Preliminary data demonstrate the feasibility of using Sn as anode active materials via a 4-electron process in aqueous systems. To investigate the mechanism and improve the Coulombic efficiency, we perform operando X-ray diffraction (XRD), rotating ring disk electrochemistry (RRDE), electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM), and 117Sn nuclear magnetic resonance (Sn-NMR) on the Sn system. Lastly, we will show our improvement based on the mechanistic understanding that enables Sn-based full cells with high Coulombic efficiency, high areal capacity, high utilization rate and long capacity retention.

Tackling the Challenges of Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries via Polymer-Derived Strategies.

Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gathered unprecedented interest recently benefiting from their intrinsic safety, affordability, and environmental benignity. Nevertheless, their practical implementation is hampered by low rate performance, inferior Zn2+ diffusion kinetics, and undesired parasitic reactions. Innovative solutions are put forth to address these issues by optimizing the electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and interfaces. Remarkably, polymers with inherent properties of low-density, high processability, structural flexibility, and superior stability show great promising in tackling the challenges. Herein, the recent progress in the synthesis and customization of functional polymers in aqueous ZIBs is outlined. The recent implementations of polymers into each component are summarized, with a focus on the inherent mechanisms underlying their unique functions. The challenges of incorporating polymers into practical ZIBs are also discussed and possible solutions to circumvent them are proposed. It is hoped that such a deep analysis could accelerate the design of polymer-derived approaches to boost the performance of ZIBs and other aqueous battery systems as they share similarities in many aspects.

3D Spiral Zinc Electrode for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Air Battery

Zinc metal has emerged as seeded anode material in the field of high-efficiency aqueous metal-air battery system due to the advantages of abundant reserves, strong reversibility and high capacity. Unfortunately, the conventional zinc electrodes commonly adopt a flat structure, and the dendrite accumulation and corrosion during the cycle process lead to sub-optimal efficiency and performance. Herein, the zinc electrode is designed as a three-dimensional (3D) spiral structure to improve the utilization efficiency of zinc and the quality of the battery. Compared with the zinc plate, the 3D spiral zinc electrode can shorten the movement distance of the particles in space and the operation period in time, increase the specific surface area of the reaction, reduce the resistance of mass and charge transfer, and achieve the effect of optimizing the performance of the battery system. The results show that the aqueous zinc-air battery made of 3D spiral zinc electrode exhibits better charge-discharge characteristics, higher power density and narrower voltage windows. This study demonstrates a zinc anode with simple feasibility properties and a special structure, aiming to provide a new research direction and innovation strategy for the development of high-performance rechargeable zinc-air battery systems.