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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Aqueous zinc batteries (ZBs) offer safe and cost-effective energy storage.
  • Metallic zinc anodes face challenges like dendrite growth and corrosion.
  • Limited electrochemical windows and temperature ranges of aqueous electrolytes hinder ZB applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in polymer electrolytes for aqueous ZBs.
  • To address challenges in ionic conductivity, interfacial compatibility, and anode stability.
  • To explore enhanced environmental adaptability and functional properties of ZBs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on polymer electrolytes for ZBs.
  • Analysis of strategies to improve ionic conductivity and interfacial adhesion.
  • Evaluation of methods for enhancing Zn anode stability and electrochemical performance.

Main Results:

  • Solid-state polymer electrolytes mitigate Zn dendrite growth and corrosion.
  • Improved ionic conductivity and wider electrochemical stability windows are achieved.
  • Enhanced flexibility, self-healing, and anti-freezing properties are demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer electrolytes are crucial for overcoming limitations in aqueous ZBs.
  • Further research is needed to address remaining challenges for practical applications.
  • Optimized polymer electrolytes will accelerate the development of advanced ZB technology.