Recent Advances in Porous Polymers for Solid-State Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Polymer Science

Background:

• Rechargeable lithium batteries are vital for daily life but liquid electrolytes pose safety risks (leakage, explosion).
• All-solid-state lithium batteries offer a safer alternative, yet face challenges like high interfacial resistance and low ionic conductivity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the application of polymers in all-solid-state lithium batteries.
• To explore how polymers improve battery performance in electrodes, electrolytes, interfaces, and binders.
• To analyze emerging porous polymer materials alongside traditional polymers for solid-state batteries.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on polymer applications in solid-state lithium battery components.
• Comparative analysis of emerging porous polymer materials and traditional polymers.
• Discussion of performance improvements and challenges associated with polymer integration.

Main Results:

• Polymers demonstrate significant potential in enhancing the performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries.
• Porous polymer materials and traditional polymers show distinct advantages and disadvantages in various battery applications.
• Polymer integration addresses key issues like interfacial resistance and ionic conductivity.

Conclusions:

• Polymers are crucial for advancing all-solid-state lithium battery technology, offering improved safety and performance.
• Further research into polymer materials, particularly porous structures, is essential for overcoming current limitations.
• This review provides valuable insights for the development of next-generation solid-state batteries.