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  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Flexible solid-state supercapacitors (FSSSCs) offer advantages over traditional devices but require improved solid-state electrolytes.
  • Existing solid-state electrolytes often lack the conductivity and mechanical durability needed for widespread FSSSC adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mechanically robust and highly conductive composite solid-state electrolyte for FSSSCs.
  • To investigate the role of functionalized niobium disulfide (f-NbS2) nanoflakes within a sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) matrix.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a composite solid-state electrolyte by incorporating liquid-phase exfoliated f-NbS2 nanoflakes into an SPEEK polymer matrix.
  • Characterization of the electrolyte's mechanical properties, proton conductivity (via Grotthuss mechanism), and electrochemical performance in FSSSCs.
  • Fabrication of FSSSCs using SPEEK as a proton-conducting binder and carbonaceous electrode materials.

Main Results:

  • The composite electrolyte exhibited excellent mechanical/dimensional stability, with a strength of 38.3 MPa at 70.2% SPEEK sulfonation.
  • Achieved a high proton conductivity of 94.4 mS cm-1 at room temperature due to efficient proton transport.
  • FSSSCs demonstrated a specific capacitance of 116 F g-1 at 0.02 A g-1, good rate capability (76 F g-1 at 10 A g-1), and stability under stress.

Conclusions:

  • The developed f-NbS2/SPEEK composite solid-state electrolyte is a promising candidate for high-performance FSSSCs.
  • The robust hydrogen bonding network and efficient proton transport contribute to the electrolyte's superior properties.
  • The FSSSCs exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and mechanical durability for portable and wearable electronic applications.