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Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

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Dynamic Ester-Linked Vitrimers for Reprocessable and Recyclable Solid Electrolytes.

Xiaojuan Shi^1,2, Hui Zhang¹, Hongjiu Hu^1,2

¹Shanghai Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Mechanics in Energy Engineering, School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China.

|July 30, 2025

Summary

This study introduces a novel, recyclable polymer electrolyte using dynamic ester bonds. This material offers improved processability and sustainability for solid-state battery applications.

Keywords:

dynamic covalent ester bonds polymer electrolyte recyclable reprocessable

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Electrochemistry

Background:

Traditional solid-state electrolytes have limited processability and recyclability due to permanent covalent cross-links.
Dynamic covalent bonds offer a pathway to overcome these limitations in polymer electrolytes.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a reprocessable and recyclable polymer electrolyte based on dynamic ester bonds.
To investigate the effect of dynamic covalent chemistry on electrolyte properties and performance.

Main Methods:

Synthesized a polymer electrolyte using polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) and glutaric anhydride (GA) with benzyl dimethylamine (BDMA).
Incorporated 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (TBD) as a transesterification catalyst.
Added lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) for ion transport.

Main Results:

Achieved an ionic conductivity of 1.89 × 10^-5 S/cm at room temperature.
Demonstrated excellent reprocessability and recyclability of the polymer electrolyte.
Tuning cross-linking density and catalyst ratio influenced electrolyte properties.

Conclusions:

The developed dynamic ester bond polymer electrolyte offers a sustainable alternative to traditional solid-state electrolytes.
This approach enhances processability and recyclability without compromising mechanical durability.
The material shows promise for advanced solid-state battery technologies.