Bio-inspired NiCoP@NiCo sulfide core-shell heterostructure for high areal capacity and rate performance in alkaline zinc-based batteries

Key Points

• High areal capacity and rate performance characterize the core-shell heterostructure, enhancing battery efficiency.
• The specific capacity reached is 5.203 mAh cm-2 at a current density of 1 mA cm-2, showing significant enhancement.
• Assessment using electrochemical measurements evaluates the structural and functional benefits of the bio-inspired design approach.
• This work highlights the potential of bio-inspired materials, suggesting further exploration in energy storage applications.