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Publication No: IN202411064613 [India] Application No: IN202411064613
Title: Bifuctional electrocatalyst, its process of preparation and application in metal air batteries
Publication Date: 06-03-2026 File Date: 27-08-2024
Inventor(s): Geeta Pandurang Kharabe; Sidharth Barik; Ayasha Nadeema; Sreekumar Kurungot
IPC Classification: H01M4/90, H01M4/92, B01J23/46, B01J21/18, B01J35/00, B82Y30/00, H01M4/42, C22C18/00
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solid-state rechargeable zinc-air battery featuring a novel bifunctional electrocatalyst, a dual-crosslinked polyacrylic acid hydrogel  electrolyte, and a stannate-based additive for in situ zinc anode modification. The cathode comprises a gas diffusion layer coated with ruthenium-ruthenium oxide core- shell nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped graphene, providing enhanced bifunctional catalytic activity and stability. The anode consists of zinc metal modified in  situ by a stannate-based additive to form a solid electrolyte interphase layer, effectively suppressing dendrite formation. The electrolyte membrane is a polyacrylic acid  hydrogel, covalently and ionically cross-linked, and soaked in an aqueous solution containing potassium hydroxide, zinc acetate, and a stannate-based additive,  resulting in improved mechanical strength, ionic conductivity, and battery safety. The integrated system delivers high power density, specific capacity, and robust  cycling stability, offering a significant advancement in the field of solid-state zinc-air batteries.
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