Cobalt-based materials are attracting increasing interest in alkaline Zn batteries due to the high theoretical capacity. However, the practical utilization is restricted by the poor microstructure and insufficient valence-state conversion. Herein, a self-activated formation of hierarchical Co O nanoflakes with high valence-state conversion capability is designed. This electrode not only exhibits the optimized microstructure with large reaction surfaces, but also shows excellent valence-state conversion capability. Consequently, this battery delivers an ultrahigh capacity of 481.4 mAh g and an energy density of 818.3 Wh kg based on the active material, which shines among reported Co-based materials. Besides, the capacity can retain 41.9% with even 20× current density increases, and it can operate with a capacity decay of 20% after the 1000th cycle. This strategy greatly enhances the performance and durability of integrated air electrodes, raising the attention of boundary design for other electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices.
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