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The rapid development of flexible aqueous zinc-sulfur batteries represents a significant milestone in miniaturized energy storage for wearable medical devices. Using CO2 laser-assisted graphitization, researchers have successfully created binder-free electrodes that enable customizable patterning for microelectronics. This inaugural demonstration of in-plane zinc-sulfur cells suggests a future where medical monitors are thinner and more adaptable than ever before.
The researchers utilized a unique sublimation-transport-desublimation process to trap elemental sulfur within a laser-induced graphene (LIG) matrix. This method achieved a high sulfur content of approximately 58%. Furthermore, the covalent bonding between sulfur and LIG defect sites ensures a stable, binder-free electrode. Although soluble sulfates initially caused capacity fading, the team successfully mitigated this issue using a gel polymer electrolyte. Moreover, this semi-solid-state prototype demonstrates impressive electrochemical performance.
These batteries deliver an impressive capacity of 59 µAh/cm² and maintain performance over 80 cycles. Because aqueous electrolytes are inherently safer and non-flammable, they are ideal candidates for skin-integrated health monitors. For instance, this technology could lead to safer, long-lasting power sources for continuous glucose monitors or cardiac patches. Consequently, engineers can now design miniaturized energy storage without sacrificing patient safety or device flexibility.
They use aqueous electrolytes, which are non-flammable and safer for skin-contact devices compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Laser treatment enables rapid, binder-free patterning of graphene. This allows for miniaturized and flexible designs suitable for micro-electronics.
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References
Thippeswamy P et al. Laser Assisted Rapid Prototyping of In-Plane, Flexible, Rechargeable Aqueous Zn-S Batteries. Small. 2026 Feb 15. doi: 10.1002/smll.202511993. PMID: 41691639.
Wang W et al. Flexible Quasi-Solid-State Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Design Principles, Functionalization Strategies, and Applications. ResearchGate. 2021.
Wu ZS et al. High-safety, Flexible and Scalable Zn//MnO2 Rechargeable Planar Micro-batteries. National Science Review. 2019.
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