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Batteries 2022, 8, 59 Compared to the SEI layers formed on the anode, the cathode-electrolyte interface (CEI) layer is relatively more stable. Analogously to SEI, the interfacial compatibility be- tween the cathode and the polymer electrolyte remains a challenging issue. There is the prospect of introducing an artificial CEI which can not only enhance ion transport be- tween the polymer electrolyte and the cathode, but can also prevent the exfoliat1io2nofo17f cathode active materials. For instance, Zhao et al. constructed an artificial CEI based on [EMIM]PF6-PEDOT:PSS with a 3D porous architecture, which was coated on a Bi2S3-based cathode (Figure 8a) [67]. During the charging/discharging process, the active Bi2S3 caused cathode (Figure 8a) [67]. During the charging/discharging process, the active Bi2S3 caused volumetric expansion and pulverization. The artificial CEI layer could not only effectively volumetric expansion and pulverization. The artificial CEI layer could not only effectively accommodate the mechanical stress, thus inhibiting the pulverization of cathode materials, accommodate the mechanical stress, thus inhibiting the pulverization of cathode materials, but could also form abundant ion transport channels to enhance the high ion conductivity but could also form abundant ion transport channels to enhance the high ion conductivity of the electrode (Figure 8b). of the electrode (Figure 8b). Figure 8. (a) Schematic illustration and (b) fabrication process of the [EMIM]PF6-PEDOT:PSS films. Figure 8. (a) Schematic illustration and (b) fabrication process of the [EMIM]PF6-PEDOT:PSS films. Reproduced with permission from [67]. (c) Schematic design principle and (d) working mechanism Reproduced with permission from [67]. (c) Schematic design principle and (d) working mechanism of the in situ CEI layer. Reproduced with permission from [68]. of the in situ CEI layer. Reproduced with permission from [68]. Analogously, Zhang et al. developed an in situ artifificial CEI that could kinetically suppress the dissolution of vanadium-based active materials in the aqueous electrolyte (Figure8c))[[68]]..IIntthiissrreesseeaarrcchh, ,ththeestsrtoronntituiummioinonwwasaisnitnrotrdoudcuecdedinitnottohtehveavnandaiudmiumoxiodxe- liadyeelrasyteorssteorvseravseasacsraificrciifaicligaul gesute.sAt.fAtefrtearcaocnovnevresrisoinonstsetpep, a, aSSrCrCOO3--bbaasseedCEIcoating 3 layer could be formed. Following this, sodium ions were introduced into the vanadium oxide layers as a pillar guest, which was able to effectively stabilize the layer structure after strontium was leached out. The resultant CEI coating could not only prevent the dissolutionooffvvananadadiuiumminitnottohethaequaeqouuesouelsecetlreocltyrtoel,ybtue,t bcouutldcoaulsldo allseovialtlevseialft-ediseclhf-adrgise- dchuarringge dopurein-gcirocpueint-vcoirlctuagitevroelsttaigneg.reTshtienrge.foTrhee,rtehfiosrein, tshiitsuicnatshitoudceaCthEoIdsetrCatEeIgsytrcaoteugldy enable better battery cyclability (Figure 8d). could enable better battery cyclability (Figure 8d). 5. Summary and Perspective In this review, recent progress in the development of flexible Zn-based batteries with polymer electrolytes has been summarized and discussed. Compared to liquid electrolytes, polymer electrolytes can not only effectively prevent leakage and relieve the dissolution of active materials but can also alleviate dendrite growth and side-reactions to some extent, offering stable electrochemical performance. Due to the mechanical flexibility and good compatibility of the interfacial contact, polymer electrolytes are advantageous for flexible Zn-based batteries. However, there are still some issues that hinder the commercialization of polymer electrolytes for ZIBs which are highlighted in the following sections. (1) It is noteworthy that, with the increase in demand for flexible batteries, the demand for solid-state and quasi-solid-state batteries is also increasing. In particular, zinc metal anodes are often used directly in zinc-based batteries, but it is difficult to solve the problem of dendrite growth associated with the use of a liquid electrolyte which may cause short-circuiting. Using polymer electrolytes with enhanced mechanical properties is an effective solution for the alleviation of dendritic growth and side- reactions, such as HER and corrosion. In general, the use of polymer electrolytes does not change the intrinsic electrochemical reactions of the battery electrodes. However, relatively larger thickness polymer electrolytes may degrade the battery performance,PDF Image | Flexible Zn-Based Batteries with Polymer Electrolyte
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