ChemElectroChem 2018-03-30

An all Solid State Zinc Air Battery with a Corrosion Resistant Air Electrode

Mruthyunjayachari Chattanahalli Devendrachari; Chidananda Basappa; Ravikumar Thimmappa; Zhahid Manzoor Bhat; Harish Makri Nimbegondi Kotresh; Alagar Raja Kottaichamy; SWAPNIL VARHADE; Siddhi Khaire; Kallam Ramareddy Venugopala Reddy; musthafa O T

Index: 10.1002/celc.201800269

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Abstract

We illustrate an all solid state Zn‐air battery by utilizing the ability of titanium nitride functionalized molecular catalyst to mediate oxygen reduction reaction by arresting the parasitic corrosion chemistry and the hydroxide holding capacity of Zirfon membrane. Efficient ionic communication between the half‐cell electrodes provided by the Zirfon membrane in combination with the chemical/electrochemical stability of TiN based air electrode, ultimately led to an all solid state and air breathing battery possessing high durability and stability.