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

Batteries and Fuel Cells03:12

Batteries and Fuel Cells

A battery is a galvanic cell that is used as a source of electrical power for specific applications. Modern batteries exist in a multitude of forms to accommodate various applications, from tiny button batteries such as those that power wristwatches to the very large batteries used to supply backup energy to municipal power grids. Some batteries are designed for single-use applications and cannot be recharged (primary cells), while others are based on conveniently reversible cell reactions that...
Electrochemical Systems01:24

Electrochemical Systems

Electrochemical systems provide a fascinating insight into the dynamic interplay of charged species within various phases. One notable example is the interaction between a membrane permeable to K⁺ ions but not to Cl⁻ ions, separating an aqueous KCl solution from pure water. As K⁺ ions diffuse through the membrane, they generate net charges on each phase, leading to a potential difference between them.Similarly, when a piece of Zn is immersed in an aqueous ZnSO₄ solution, the Zn metal, composed...
Electrochemical Cells01:28

Electrochemical Cells

Electrochemical cells are systems that convert chemical energy into electrical energy or use electrical energy to drive chemical reactions. They consist of two electrodes in contact with an electrolyte, where redox reactions enable electron transfer. Most electrochemical cells include two half-cells connected by an external wire for electron flow and a salt bridge for ion flow. The salt bridge contains an electrolyte solution and maintains charge neutrality by allowing ions—not electrons—to...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Multifunctional Interphase Tailored by the Perylene Diimide/Graphene Oxide Heterojunction in Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites: A Route for Simultaneous Reinforcement and Dual-Mode Damage Monitoring.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2026
Same author

Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.

Journal of integrative neuroscience·2026
Same author

NiO<sub><i>x</i></sub>/SAM-Mediated Interface Engineering for High-Performance PEA<sub>2</sub>SnI<sub>4</sub> Pure-Red Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes.

The journal of physical chemistry letters·2026
Same author

Gut microbiota regulation and Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation in right- and left-sided colon cancer heterogeneity - A review.

Frontiers in pharmacology·2026
Same author

Impact of infrared moxibustion for patients with mild hyperlipidemia: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Annals of medicine·2026
Same author

RNA‑binding proteins as epithelial transcriptome orchestrators in gastric cancer: Immune‑metabolic crosstalk and therapeutic vulnerability (Review).

International journal of molecular medicine·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 25, 2026

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

21.8K

Polyrotaxane-engineered dynamically adaptive slide-crosslinked polymer electrolyte enabling high-performance

Xiaoyue Zeng1, Huirong Zhu1, Haocheng Yuan1

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, North Third Ring Road 15, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, PR China.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
|June 17, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a novel polymer electrolyte for lithium metal batteries, utilizing a dynamic slide-crosslinking mechanism to enhance mechanical strength and ion conductivity. The new electrolyte effectively suppresses dendrite growth and improves battery lifespan.

Keywords:
Energy dissipationRobust-flexibleSimplified synthesisSlide-crosslinked polymerVinyl modified pseudopolyrotaxane

More Related Videos

Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
10:03

Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques

Published on: November 11, 2013

25.6K
Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering
07:55

Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering

Published on: April 17, 2018

12.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 25, 2026

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

21.8K
Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
10:03

Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques

Published on: November 11, 2013

25.6K
Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering
07:55

Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering

Published on: April 17, 2018

12.8K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) face challenges with lithium dendrite growth and anode volume changes, limiting safety and cycle life.
  • Conventional polymer electrolytes exhibit a trade-off between mechanical properties and ionic conductivity, hindering high-performance applications.
  • Developing advanced electrolytes is crucial for overcoming current limitations in LMB technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a dynamically adaptive slide-crosslinked polymer electrolyte (PPRx-PVC) for high-performance LMBs.
  • To investigate the relationship between polyrotaxane molecular weight and electrolyte performance.
  • To address the critical issues of mechanical robustness, interfacial stability, and ion transport in LMBs.

Main Methods:

  • In-situ copolymerization of vinyl-functionalized pseudopolyrotaxane (PPRx=) and vinylene carbonate (VC) to create the PPRx-PVC electrolyte.
  • Utilizing the molecular pulley mechanism of polyrotaxane for enhanced mechanical properties and energy dissipation.
  • Systematic optimization of PPRx= molecular weight (Mn ≈ 20,000 g mol⁻¹) and electrochemical testing.

Main Results:

  • The optimized PPR20000-PVC electrolyte achieved a high Young's modulus (>2 GPa), Li⁺ transference number of 0.78, and electrochemical stability window of 4.85 V.
  • Demonstrated suppressed lithium dendrite growth over 1300 h of plating/stripping and enhanced interfacial durability.
  • Achieved 93.2% capacity retention over 200 cycles in Li||LiFePO₄ (LFP) batteries at 0.5C.

Conclusions:

  • The dynamically adaptive slide-crosslinked polymer electrolyte offers a promising solution for high-performance and safe lithium metal batteries.
  • The molecular pulley mechanism provides a synergistic enhancement of mechanical and electrochemical properties.
  • This work presents a new design strategy for polymer electrolytes that concurrently addresses mechanical durability, interfacial compatibility, and ion transport.