The invention relates to a cross-linked sulfonated
lignin /
gelatin composite hydrogel
electrolyte, a preparation method and an aqueous
zinc ion battery. The cross-linked sulfonated
lignin /
gelatin composite hydrogel
electrolyte is composed of a cross-linked sulfonated
lignin composite
gelatin hydrogel and a water-phase
electrolyte, and the cross-linked sulfonated lignin composite gelatin hydrogel is prepared by uniformly mixing gelatin, water, cross-linked sulfonated lignin and a
zinc-
manganese salt solution. The cross-linked sulfonated lignin / gelatin composite hydrogel electrolyte is applied to the aqueous
zinc ion battery, more electrolyte can be stored in the gel electrolyte, meanwhile, formation and growth of zinc dendrites can be effectively inhibited,
corrosion of the gel electrolyte to a zinc negative
electrode is slowed down, and the service life of the zinc negative
electrode is prolonged. Therefore, the rate capability and the cycle life of the water-based
zinc ion battery are remarkably improved.