Integration of zinc anode and cement: unlocking scalable energy storage.

ABSTRACT: The significant volume of existing buildings and ongoing annual construction of infrastructure underscore the vast potential for integrating large-scale energy-storage solutions into these structures. Herein, we propose an innovative approach for developing structural and scalable energy-storage systems by integrating safe and cost-effective zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors into cement mortar, which is the predominant material used for structural purposes. By performing air entrainment and leveraging the adverse reaction of the ZnSO₄ electrolyte, we can engineer an aerated cement mortar with a multiscale pore structure that exhibits dual functionality: effective ion conductivity in the form of a cell separator and a robust load-bearing capacity that contributes to structural inte

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11444079 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature