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Published on: February 1, 2016
Unexpected mechanically robust ionic conductive elastomer constructed from an itaconic acid-involved polymerizable
Yongtian Jin1, Jintao Li1, Mingzu Zhang1
1College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China. jlhe@suda.edu.cn.
This study developed a novel ionic conductive elastomer using a polymerizable deep eutectic solvent (PDES). The addition of itaconic acid (IA) significantly enhanced the material's mechanical strength through improved hydrogen bonding.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Ionic conductive elastomers are crucial for advanced energy storage and flexible electronics.
- Developing materials with both high ionic conductivity and mechanical robustness remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel ionic conductive elastomer with enhanced properties.
- To investigate the role of itaconic acid in improving the mechanical strength and ionic conductivity of the elastomer.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of a ternary polymerizable deep eutectic solvent (PDES) using choline chloride, acrylic acid, and itaconic acid (IA).
- Fabrication and mechanical testing of the resulting ionic conductive elastomer.
- Evaluation of ionic conductivity and hydrogen bonding characteristics.
Main Results:
- The synthesized elastomer exhibited good comprehensive properties, including enhanced ionic conductivity.
- Itaconic acid incorporation significantly boosted synergetic hydrogen bonds within the polymer matrix.
- Mechanical strength of the elastomer was greatly improved due to the IA component.
Conclusions:
- The developed PDES-based ionic conductive elastomer offers a promising material for various applications.
- Itaconic acid is an effective additive for enhancing the mechanical integrity of ionic conductive elastomers.
- The synergistic effect of IA on hydrogen bonding is key to improving material performance.
