| 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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