Figure 2: Synthesis procedure and morphologies for the composite polymer electrolyte with aligned nanowires. The ionic conductivities of SPEs were investigated via a.c.-impedance spectroscopy ...

Recently, organic polymer-based materials have gained considerable attention ... However, the immobile MTFSI − ions in SIC-SPEs obstructed this process, leading to high electrolyte impedance and poor ...

Chinese researchers have designed a groundbreaking smart gel polymer electrolyte that enhances both the safety and durability ...

A joint research team succeeds in improving ionic conductivity using electrostatic interface of polymer electrolytes. As the demand for electric vehicles rises, interest grows for all-solid-state ...

Today, Li batteries are the most promising concept, even for high power applications. Ion- conducting polymer electrolytes are promising membrane materials separating the electrodes. General ...

“In fact, we found this ion conductor achieved a record high ionic conductivity among all solid polymer electrolytes.” And because the material is paper-thin and flexible, the scientists ...

Solid-state electrolytes, such as those made from ceramic-polymer composites, are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries that are safer and more stable ...

Engineers have developed a solid polymer-based electrolyte that can self-heal after damage -- and the material can also be recycled without the use of harsh chemicals or high temperatures.

The new technology uses a solid polymer material, weakly bonded to the lithium-ion, to replace the volatile liquid solvents typically used as electrolytes in current battery cells. The liquid ...