Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ion Exchange01:17

Ion Exchange

592
Ion exchange chromatography separates charged molecules from a solution by reversibly exchanging them with mobile, or 'active', ions associated with the oppositely charged stationary phase. This method can be used to separate ions, soften and deionize water, and purify solutions. The polymers comprising the ion-exchange column are high-molecular-weight and chemically stable polymers, crosslinked to be porous and essentially insoluble. They are also functionalized with either acidic or...
592
Electrolyte and Nonelectrolyte Solutions02:21

Electrolyte and Nonelectrolyte Solutions

63.0K
Substances that undergo either a physical or a chemical change in solution to yield ions that can conduct electricity are called electrolytes. If a substance yields ions in solution, that is, if the compound undergoes 100% dissociation, then the substance is a strong electrolyte. Complete dissociation is indicated by a single forward arrow. For example, water-soluble ionic compounds like sodium chloride dissociate into sodium cations and chloride anions in aqueous solution.
63.0K
Molecular and Ionic Solids02:54

Molecular and Ionic Solids

17.1K
Crystalline solids are divided into four types: molecular, ionic, metallic, and covalent network based on the type of constituent units and their interparticle interactions.
Molecular Solids
Molecular crystalline solids, such as ice, sucrose (table sugar), and iodine, are solids that are composed of neutral molecules as their constituent units. These molecules are held together by weak intermolecular forces such as London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, or hydrogen bonds, which...
17.1K
Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview01:20

Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

2.1K
The polymerization process that involves carbanion as an intermediate is called anionic polymerization. It is also a type of addition or chain-growth polymerization. Anionic polymerization gets initiated by a strong nucleophile such as an organolithium or a Grignard reagent. The most commonly used initiator for anionic polymerization is butyl lithium. Monomers involved in anionic polymerization must possess a vinyl group bonded to one or two electron-withdrawing groups. For instance,...
2.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Systemic, behavioural, and psychosocial determinants of incident dental caries among Chinese schoolchildren: a prospective cohort study using structural equation modeling.

BMC public health·2026
Same author

Dual Soft-Gel Electrodes Enabling Near-Practical and Deployable Aqueous Batteries.

Small methods·2026
Same author

Supramolecular Mismatch Elevates the Flow Transition Temperature of Ionogels.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2026
Same author

A Novel Schiff Base with Large Stokes Shift for NIR Fluorescent and Colorimetric Detection of Cu<sup>2+</sup> Ion.

Journal of fluorescence·2026
Same author

Research on mental fatigue in ball sports (2000-2025): A bibliometric analysis.

Acta psychologica·2026
Same author

Concrete Soft-Gel Electrodes with a Unified Instability Criterion for Sustainable Aqueous Batteries.

ChemSusChem·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications
05:33

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

Published on: August 12, 2013

21.7K

A Healable Quasi-Solid Polymer Electrolyte with Balanced Toughness and Ionic Conductivity.

Li Ding1, Yu Tan1, Guiliang Li1

  • 1National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, P. R. China.

Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|March 7, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a novel quasi-solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) with enhanced toughness and ionic conductivity. The new material offers a promising, safer alternative to liquid electrolytes for advanced battery applications.

Keywords:
ionic conductivitylithium-ion batteryself-healingsolid polymer electrolytetoughness

More Related Videos

Synthesizing a Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Supercapacitors, Assembling a Supercapacitor Using a Coin Cell, and Measuring Gel Electrolyte Performance
08:59

Synthesizing a Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Supercapacitors, Assembling a Supercapacitor Using a Coin Cell, and Measuring Gel Electrolyte Performance

Published on: November 30, 2022

4.5K
Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature
11:04

Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature

Published on: December 20, 2016

13.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications
05:33

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

Published on: August 12, 2013

21.7K
Synthesizing a Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Supercapacitors, Assembling a Supercapacitor Using a Coin Cell, and Measuring Gel Electrolyte Performance
08:59

Synthesizing a Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Supercapacitors, Assembling a Supercapacitor Using a Coin Cell, and Measuring Gel Electrolyte Performance

Published on: November 30, 2022

4.5K
Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature
11:04

Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature

Published on: December 20, 2016

13.0K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are explored as safer alternatives to liquid electrolytes in batteries, aiming to prevent dendrite formation and leaks.
  • A key challenge in SPE development is balancing mechanical robustness with high ionic conductivity.
  • Existing SPEs often struggle to achieve both properties simultaneously, limiting their practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel quasi-solid polymer electrolyte with superior mechanical properties and ionic conductivity.
  • To investigate the potential of a poly(urethane-urea) network as a base for advanced SPEs.
  • To evaluate the electrochemical performance and stability of the developed quasi-solid electrolyte.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-solid electrolyte was synthesized using a poly(urethane-urea) network, incorporating lithium salts and plasticizers.
  • A post-gelation method was employed to create the gel polymer electrolytes.
  • The optimized electrolyte was characterized for ionic conductivity, mechanical toughness, electrochemical window, and cycling stability.

Main Results:

  • The novel quasi-solid electrolyte exhibits excellent room-temperature ionic conductivity (2.94×10⁻⁴ S cm⁻¹) and remarkable toughness (11.9 MJ m⁻³).
  • The material demonstrates a wide electrochemical window (4.73 V) and stable cycling performance over 600 hours.
  • High capacity retention (>80% after 100 cycles) and self-healing capabilities were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The developed poly(urethane-urea) based quasi-solid polymer electrolyte offers a promising balance of mechanical strength and ionic conductivity.
  • This material presents a viable and safer alternative to conventional liquid electrolytes for next-generation batteries.
  • The demonstrated properties suggest significant potential for practical applications in energy storage devices.