Neutral zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are highly desirable for future energy storage due to their intrinsic safety, low cost, and eco-friendliness. Yet, their potential has been hampered by fundamental performance issues, including sluggish oxygen reaction kinetics and poor stability at the electrode interface.
In a comprehensive Feature Article published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry , a team led by Professor Wei Sun and Dr. Sha Luo at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) presents a robust solution: a systematic Multiscale Regulation Framework. The article, titled "Neutral zinc-air batteries: multiscale design of electrolytes and interfaces," consolidates years of the team’s original research, providing a unified methodology to optimize ZABs across all scales-from molecular interactions to device architecture.
The team’s framework is built upon four key pillars of innovation, each addressing a specific bottleneck:
The publication of this Feature Article provides more than just a summary; it serves as a comprehensive blueprint for addressing the remaining scientific challenges in neutral ZABs. The systematic approach developed by the UESTC team offers critical scientific guidance for accelerating the development of high-performance, safety, and durable next-generation energy storage solutions.
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