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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Rechargeable metal-air batteries offer high energy density but suffer from slow reaction kinetics, leading to low efficiency.
  • Sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) during charging in zinc-air batteries (ZABs) necessitates improved charging strategies.
  • Existing energy storage solutions like lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells have safety and logistical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel hydrogen-aided battery (HAB) system based on ZAB technology.
  • To enhance the electrochemical performance of ZABs by replacing OER with hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) during charging.
  • To demonstrate a rapid and stable charging method for electric vehicles.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a hydrogen-aided battery (HAB) system integrated with zinc-air battery (ZAB) principles.
  • Introducing hydrogen gas into the cathode during the charging phase.
  • Utilizing the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) as the primary cathodic process during charging.

Main Results:

  • Achieved ultra-fast charging rates (9 s to 1 mAh cm⁻²) with exceptional stability over 200 cycles.
  • Demonstrated significantly enhanced electrochemical performance due to the faster kinetics and lower overpotential of HOR.
  • Confirmed superior safety compared to lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by avoiding flammable electrolytes and complex hydrogen storage.

Conclusions:

  • The hydrogen-aided battery (HAB) presents a transformative approach to energy storage, addressing range anxiety and charging times in electric vehicles.
  • Integrating hydrogen energy into electrochemical systems via HAB offers a viable pathway for next-generation batteries.
  • This technology advances metal-air battery performance and provides a safe, efficient energy replenishment strategy.