Photopolymerizable Ionogel with Healable Properties Based on Dioxaborolane Vitrimer Chemistry.

ABSTRACT: Ionogels are solid polymer gel networks loaded with ionic liquid (IL) percolating throughout each other, giving rise to ionically conducting solid electrolytes. They combine the mechanical properties of polymer networks with the ionic conductivity, non-volatility, and non-flammability of ILs. In the frame of their applications in electrochemical-based flexible electronics, ionogels are usually subjected to repeated deformation, making them susceptible to damage. It appears critical to devise a simple and effective strategy to improve their durability and lifespan by imparting them with healing ability through vitrimer chemistry. In this work, we report the original in situ synthesis of polythioether (PTE)-based vitrimer ionogels using fast photopolymerization through thiol-acrylate Michael

SUBMITTER: Li F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9222776 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature