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Insights into the Ionic Conduction Mechanism of Quasi-Solid Polymer Electrolytes through Multispectral
Xin He1, Youxuan Ni1, Yunpeng Hou1
1Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|August 23, 2021
Summary
This study clarifies the ionic conduction in quasi-solid polymer electrolytes (QPE) for safer, high-energy batteries. It reveals unique solvent behavior and Li+ ion solvation, similar to concentrated liquid electrolytes.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Quasi-solid polymer electrolytes (QPE) offer enhanced safety and energy density for batteries.
- Key aspects of QPE, including ionic conduction, solvent behavior, and component interactions, are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the ionic conduction mechanism in QPE.
- To investigate the state of solvent molecules within the QPE matrix.
- To understand the interactions between Li salts, polymer matrix, and solvent.
Main Methods:
- Development of a multispectral characterization strategy.
- Application of first-principles calculations.
- Combined analysis of experimental and computational data.
Main Results:
- The state of solvent molecules in QPE differs significantly from liquid electrolytes.
- Li+ cations are fully solvated by some solvent molecules, creating localized high concentrations.
- Other solvent molecules are immobilized by the polymer matrix.
- The solvation structure and Li+ conduction mechanism resemble those in high-concentration liquid electrolytes.
Conclusions:
- This research provides novel insights into the ionic conduction mechanisms within QPE.
- The findings support the use of QPE in developing safer and high-energy density batteries.
