Rational design of a topological polymeric solid electrolyte for high-performance all-solid-state alkali metal batteries.

ABSTRACT: Poly(ethylene oxide)-based solid-state electrolytes are widely considered promising candidates for the next generation of lithium and sodium metal batteries. However, several challenges, including low oxidation resistance and low cation transference number, hinder poly(ethylene oxide)-based electrolytes for broad applications. To circumvent these issues, here, we propose the design, synthesis and application of a fluoropolymer, i.e., poly(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methacrylate). This polymer, when introduced into a poly(ethylene oxide)-based solid electrolyte, improves the electrochemical window stability and transference number. Via multiple physicochemical and theoretical characterizations, we identify the presence of tailored supramolecular bonds and peculiar morphological structures as the

SUBMITTER: Su Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9296621 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature