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This study introduces a novel composite polymer electrolyte for solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries, significantly enhancing performance and stability by using a cationic cyclopropenium hyper-crosslinked polymer (HP) within a polyethylene oxide (PEO) matrix.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry

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  • Traditional liquid lithium-sulfur batteries suffer from the polysulfide shuttle effect, limiting their practical application.
  • Solid-state polymer electrolytes offer a promising alternative to mitigate this issue and improve battery safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel composite polymer electrolyte for solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries.
  • To enhance the mechanical and electrochemical properties of lithium-sulfur batteries using a cationic cyclopropenium-based polymer.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a cationic cyclopropenium hyper-crosslinked polymer (HP) via a one-pot method.
  • Ion replacement to introduce the TFSI anion into the HP.
  • Preparation of a composite polymer electrolyte membrane by incorporating HP@TFSI into a polyethylene oxide (PEO) matrix using solution casting.

Main Results:

  • The PEO-20%HP@TFSI electrolyte exhibited a Li+ ionic conductivity of 4.0 × 10-4 S·cm-1 at 60 °C and superior mechanical strength.
  • The composite electrolyte demonstrated lower interface resistance and enhanced stability with the lithium anode.
  • The resulting solid-state lithium-sulfur battery showed excellent electrochemical performance, maintaining approximately 410 mAh·g-1 after 500 cycles at 1 C with near 100% Coulombic efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The incorporation of HP@TFSI into the PEO matrix effectively inhibits crystallization and improves ion transport.
  • The developed composite polymer electrolyte significantly enhances the performance, cycle stability, and safety of solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries.
  • This novel electrolyte design presents a viable strategy for advancing next-generation high-energy-density batteries.