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Energetic Zinc Ion Chemistry: The Rechargeable Zinc Ion Battery

Chengjun XuAdvanced Materials Institute, Graduate School at Shenzhen Tsinghua University, ChinaBaohua LiAdvanced Materials Institute, Graduate School at Shenzhen Tsinghua University (China)Hongda DuNano and Advanced Materials InstituteFeiyu KangAdvanced Materials Institute, Graduate School at Shenzhen Tsinghua University (China)
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Think zinc: An ideal aqueous energy storage device, referred to as a zinc ion battery, is presented. The device is characterized by high capacity, fast charge/discharge capability, safety, and environmental friendliness. It is composed of an α-MnO2 cathode, a zinc anode, and a mild ZnSO4 or Zn(NO3)2 aqueous electrolyte (see scheme). The battery chemistry is based on the migration of Zn2+ ions between cathode and anode.

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