Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 25, 2026

The Effect of Charging and Discharging Lithium Iron Phosphate-graphite Cells at Different Temperatures on Degradation
Published on: July 18, 2018
Tactile UV- and Solar-Light Multi-Sensing Rechargeable Batteries with Smart Self-Conditioned Charge and Discharge
Zhengsong Fang1, You Zhang1,2, Xuanhe Hu1
1Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
Abstract:
A tactile, UV- and solar-light multi-sensing smart rechargeable Zn-air battery (SRZAB) with excellent cell performance, self-conditioned charge/discharge, and reliable environmental responsivity is made by using multi-scale conjugated block-copolymer-carbon nanotube-polyurethane foam assemblies as both a self-standing air electrode and a sensing unit. Multiscale engineering fully exploits the multi-synergy among components to endow the newly designed metal-free multi-sensing air electrode (MSAE) with bifunctional oxygen reduction and evolution activities, pressure sensitivity, and photothermal and photoelectric conversion functions in a single electrode, enabling effective regulation of interface properties, electronic/ionic transport, or redox reactions in SRZAB upon various stimulations and establishing multiple working principles. MSAE-driven SRZAB can be used as compressible power sources, self-powered pressure and optical sensors and light-to-electrochemical energy systems.
Related Concept Videos
Batteries and Fuel Cells
Tactile and Chemical Senses
Formal Charges
Discharge Summary Forms
Here's a detailed look at the key components and guidelines for preparing a discharge summary:
Ions and Ionic Charges
Atomic Radii and Effective Nuclear Charge

