Thermally Tuning FeCoNiCrMn High-Entropy Alloy in Carbon Nanofibers for Superior Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysis toward Flexible Zinc-Air Batteries

Key Points

• The aim is to develop efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts for flexible zinc-air batteries using high-entropy alloys.
• Utilized thermally tuned FeCoNiCrMn high-entropy alloy within carbon nanofibers.
• Performed electrocatalytic activity assessments for oxygen evolution and reduction reactions.
• Integrated the catalytic materials into flexible zinc-air batteries for evaluation.
• The thermally tuned alloy exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity compared to traditional catalysts.
• Demonstrated durability and performance consistency over extended usage cycles.
• Enhanced energy efficiency was observed in flexible zinc-air battery applications.