Superspreading-Photoinitiated In Situ Construction of Hydrogel Electrolyte Enabling High-Performance and Long-Cycling Zinc-Ion Batteries

Key Points

• This research aims to develop hydrogel electrolytes that enhance the performance and longevity of zinc-ion batteries.
• Utilized photoinitiated polymerization to create hydrogels.
• Assessed the performance of hydrogels in zinc-ion battery applications.
• Analyzed the effects of various functional groups on battery efficiency.
• Hydrogel electrolytes exhibited superior electrical conductivity.
• Batteries showed improved cycling stability and longevity.
• Significant performance enhancement in flexible battery configurations.