journal article·2025-02Open access

Synergistic Vertical Graphene‐Exsolved Perovskite to Boost Reaction Kinetics for Flexible Zinc–Air Batteries

Juwei Du, Nan Zhang, Wenyu Zhang, Xiaojun Shi, Yansheng Gong, Rui Wang, Huanwen Wang, Jun Jin, Ling Zhao, Beibei He

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 7

Abstract

Abstract Zinc–air batteries (ZABs) hold significant promise for flexible electronics due to their high energy density and low cost. However, their practical application is hindered by the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution and oxygen reduction reactions (OER/ORR). This study highlights a novel design of vertical graphene arrays (VGs) anchored on PrBa0.5Sr0.5Co1.8Ru0.2O5+δ (PBSCRu) perovskite nanofibers, fabricated via plasma‐enhanced chemical vapor deposition. Notably, the VG growth induces the exsolution of Co nanoparticles from the PBSCRu perovskite, resulting in a unique PBSCRu‐Co‐VG heterostructure. Theoretical calculations demonstrate that constructing PBSCRu‐Co‐VG heterojunction regulates interfacial electronic redistribution, thereby lowering energy barriers for both OER and ORR. As a result, the PBSCRu@VG‐5 electrocatalyst exhibits superior stability and higher peak power density in both liquid and flexible solid‐state ZABs compared to the pristine PBSCRu electrocatalyst. This protocol advances the integration of synergetic perovskite/metal/graphene composites, offering considerable potential for next‐generation energy conversion technologies.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced battery technologies research · Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

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Affiliations

Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry China University of Geosciences Wuhan 430074 P. R. China

Shenzhen Research Institute China University of Geosciences Shenzhen 518057 P. R. China

School of Marine Science and Engineering Hainan University Haikou 570228 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province

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