Tri(ethylene glycol) divinyl ether-crosslinked gel polymer electrolyte membrane with enhanced alkaline stability and electrolyte retention for flexible zinc–air batteries

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a gel polymer electrolyte that maintains stability and enhances performance in zinc–air batteries.
• Developed TEGDE-crosslinked gel polymer electrolyte
• Assessed alkaline stability
• Evaluated ionic conductivity and cycling performance
• The gel polymer exhibited high ionic conductivity
• Demonstrated long-term cycling performance
• Showed enhanced alkaline stability under operational conditions

Abstract