Designed Monomers & Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(1), P. 35 - 47
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Enhancing
both
ionic
conductivity
and
mechanical
robustness
remains
a
major
challenge
in
designing
solid-state
electrolytes
for
lithium
batteries.
This
work
presents
novel
approach
mechanically
robust
highly
conductive
electrolytes,
which
involves
liquid-based
cross-linked
polymer
networks
incorporating
polymeric
liquids
(PILs).
First,
linear
PILs
with
different
side
groups
were
synthesized
optimizing
the
structure.
Molecular
weights
of
PIL
samples,
ranging
from
30
to
40
kDa,
determined
using
complimentary
combination
thermal
field-flow
fractionation
(ThFFF)
matrix-assisted
laser
desorption/ionization
time-of-flight
mass
spectrometry
(MALDI-TOF
MS)
analysis.
The
aimed
through
photo-initiated
polymerization
network-forming
monomer
cross-linker,
presence
bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
(LiTFSI)
bearing
quaternized
imidazolium
groups.
resulting
membranes
–
semi-interpenetrating
exhibit
substantial
strength,
Young's
modulus
40–50
MPa,
surpassing
threshold
battery
separators,
while
maintaining
high
range
4
×
10−4
S·cm−1
at
60°C.
Notably,
introduction
oligo(ethylene
glycol)
moieties
into
structure
significantly
enhances
allows
incorporation
larger
amount
salt
compared
alkyl-substituted
analogs.
Moreover,
although
cross-linking
often
impairs
transport
as
result
restricted
segmental
mobility
chains,
network
circumvents
this
issue.
unique
properties
positions
developed
promising
candidates
application
batteries,
effectively
addressing
traditional
trade-off
electrolyte
design.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(20)
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Machine
learning
(ML)
exhibits
substantial
potential
for
predicting
the
properties
of
solid‐state
electrolytes
(SSEs).
By
integrating
experimental
or/and
simulation
data
within
ML
frameworks,
discovery
and
development
advanced
SSEs
can
be
accelerated,
ultimately
facilitating
their
application
in
high‐end
energy
storage
systems.
This
review
commences
with
an
introduction
to
background
SSEs,
including
explicit
definition,
comprehensive
classification,
intrinsic
physical/chemical
properties,
underlying
mechanisms
governing
conductivity,
challenges,
future
developments.
An
in‐depth
explanation
methodology
is
also
elucidated.
Subsequently,
key
factors
that
influence
performance
are
summarized,
thermal
expansion,
modulus,
diffusivity,
ionic
reaction
energy,
migration
barrier,
band
gap,
activation
energy.
Finally,
it
offered
perspectives
on
design
prerequisites
upcoming
generations
focusing
real‐time
property
prediction,
multi‐property
optimization,
multiscale
modeling,
transfer
learning,
automation
high‐throughput
experimentation,
synergistic
optimization
full
battery,
all
which
crucial
accelerating
progress
SSEs.
aims
guide
novel
SSE
materials
practical
realization
efficient
reliable
technologies.
Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 347 - 375
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
This
review
covers
the
basics
of,
inorganic-polymer
composite
electrolyte
materials
that
combine
inorganic
components
with
polymer
matrices
to
enhance
ionic
conductivity
and
mechanical
properties
of
electrolyte.
These
electrolytes
are
commonly
employed
in
solid-state
batteries,
fuel
cells,
supercapacitors,
other
electrochemical
devices.
The
incorporation
components,
such
as
ceramic
nanoparticles
or
metal
oxides,
into
a
matrix
provides
several
advantages.
can
improve
overall
by
providing
pathways
for
ion
transport,
reducing
tortuosity
matrix,
facilitating
hopping
between
chains.
Additionally,
often
exhibit
higher
thermal
chemical
stability
compared
pure
polymers,
which
safety
durability
electrolytes.
Polymer
used
vary,
but
common
choices
include
polyethylene
oxide
(PEO),
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN),
oxide/polypropylene
(PEO/PPO)
blends.
polymers
offer
good
flexibility
processability,
allowing
fabrication
thin
films
membranes.
methods
depend
on
specific
application
desired
properties.
Common
approaches
solution
casting,
situ
polymerization,
melt
blending,
electrospinning.
During
process,
typically
dispersed
mixed
resulting
is
processed
form,
films,
membranes,
coatings.
performance
evaluated
based
their
conductivity,
strength,
stability,
compatibility
electrode
materials.
Researchers
continue
explore
various
combinations
well
optimization
strategies,
further
these
advanced
energy
storage
conversion
applications.
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 100154 - 100154
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Emerging
energy
technologies,
aimed
at
addressing
the
challenges
of
scarcity
and
environmental
pollution,
have
become
a
focal
point
for
society.
However,
these
actualities
present
significant
modern
storage
devices.
Lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
gained
considerable
attention
due
to
their
high
density.
Nonetheless,
use
liquid
electrolytes
raises
safety
concerns,
including
dendritic
growth,
electrode
corrosion,
electrolyte
decomposition.
In
light
challenges,
solid-state
(SSBs)
emerged
as
highly
promising
next-generation
solution
by
leveraging
lithium
anode
achieve
improved
Metal
organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
characterized
porous
structure,
ordered
crystal
frame,
customizable
configuration,
garnered
interest
potential
materials
enhancing
(SSEs)
in
SSBs.
The
integration
MOFs
into
SSEs
offers
opportunities
enhance
electrochemical
performance
optimize
interface
between
electrodes.
This
is
made
possible
porosity,
functionalized
structures,
abundant
open
sites
MOFs.
rational
design
high-performance
MOF-based
high-energy
Li
SSBs
(LMSSBs)
remains
challenge.
this
comprehensive
review,
we
an
overview
recent
advancements
LMSSBs,
focusing
on
strategies
optimization
property
enhancement.
We
categorize
two
main
types:
quasi-solid-state
all
electrolytes.
Within
categories,
various
subtypes
are
identified
based
combination
mode,
additional
materials,
formation
state,
preparation
method,
measures
employed.
review
also
highlights
existing
associated
with
MOF
applications
proposes
solutions
future
development
prospects
guide
advancement
MOFs-based
SSEs.
By
providing
assessment
aims
offer
valuable
insights
guidance
SSEs,
key
issues
faced
technology.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
191, P. 114136 - 114136
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
The
growing
demand
for
enhanced
batteries
with
higher
energy
density
and
safety
is
pushing
lithium-ion
battery
technology
towards
solid-state
batteries.
Replacing
the
liquid
a
solid
electrolyte
significantly
improves
by
removing
possibility
of
leaking
flammable
organic
solvents.
Solid
electrolytes
also
enable
use
lithium
metal
as
anode
material
to
obtain
cells
density.
This
review
summarizes
classification
all
three
state-of-the-art
types
(inorganic,
polymer
composite
electrolytes)
their
governing
ion
transport
mechanisms.
Nevertheless,
make
applicable,
improvements
in
ionic
conductivity
electrolyte,
low
electrode-electrolyte
interfacial
resistance
high
compatibility
electrodes
are
required.
paper
discusses
improvement
strategies
achieve
conductivity,
good
flexibility,
electrode
compatibility.
Enhanced
can
be
obtained
suppressing
phase's
crystallization
(e.g.,
copolymerization,
inorganic
fillers,
adjusting
matrix)
optimizing
physicochemical
parameters
surface
phase.
Interfacial
stability
improved
using
multilayered
or
applying
coatings
passivation
layers
on
particles.
