What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to enhance the performance of zinc–iodine batteries using a specialized hydrogel electrolyte.

February 23, 2026Advanced Functional Materials11 citations

Hydrogel Electrolyte for Zinc–Iodine Batteries Enhances Storage and Stability

Cryoprotective Hydrogel Electrolyte With Dynamic Hydrogen Bonds for All‐Climate Zinc–Iodine Batteries

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Engineering hydrogel electrolyte improves cycling durability in zinc–iodine batteries, suggesting better performance across temperatures.

This research aims to enhance the performance of zinc–iodine batteries using a specialized hydrogel electrolyte.
Developed a dual-network hydrogel electrolyte composed of carboxymethyl cellulose and poly (N‐hydroxyethyl acrylamide).
Investigated the regulatory effects of hydrogen bonds on side reactions at electrode–electrolyte interfaces.
Tested battery performance across various temperatures, from -30°C to 50°C.
Hydrogel electrolyte enabled over 3000 hours of cycling stability in Zn‖Zn symmetric cells.
Demonstrated long-term cycling durability exceeding 20,000 cycles at -30°C and 30,000 cycles at 50°C.
Enhanced temperature tolerance and effective energy storage due to innovative hydrogel design.

Yu et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

February 23, 2026Advanced Functional Materials11 citations

Cryoprotective Hydrogel Electrolyte With Dynamic Hydrogen Bonds for All‐Climate Zinc–Iodine Batteries

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Engineering hydrogel electrolyte improves cycling durability in zinc–iodine batteries, suggesting better performance across temperatures.

This research aims to enhance the performance of zinc–iodine batteries using a specialized hydrogel electrolyte.
Developed a dual-network hydrogel electrolyte composed of carboxymethyl cellulose and poly (N‐hydroxyethyl acrylamide).
Investigated the regulatory effects of hydrogen bonds on side reactions at electrode–electrolyte interfaces.
Tested battery performance across various temperatures, from -30°C to 50°C.
Hydrogel electrolyte enabled over 3000 hours of cycling stability in Zn‖Zn symmetric cells.
Demonstrated long-term cycling durability exceeding 20,000 cycles at -30°C and 30,000 cycles at 50°C.
Enhanced temperature tolerance and effective energy storage due to innovative hydrogel design.

Yu et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark