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  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry

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  • Polymer-based solid-state electrolytes (SPEs) are crucial for high energy density lithium-metal batteries (LMBs).
  • Conventional poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based SPEs exhibit low ionic conductivity at room temperature and poor lithium dendrite suppression.
  • These limitations stem from anion-solvate structures that reduce Li-ion transference number (LITN) and impede ion transport.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a self-healing composite polymer electrolyte with enhanced Li-ion transport and dendrite suppression capabilities.
  • To overcome the limitations of conventional PEO-based electrolytes for improved LMB performance.
  • To develop a scalable strategy for creating advanced SPEs for next-generation batteries.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of iminoboronate-functionalized networks into a polymer matrix.
  • Addition of succinonitrile (SN) to create an anion-trapping polymer matrix.
  • Fabrication of the self-healing iminoboronate-based polymer electrolyte (I-SHPE) and SN-embedded I-SHPE (I-SN-SHPE).

Main Results:

  • The I-SN-SHPE demonstrated enhanced LITN and preserved ionic conductivity (IC).
  • The electrolyte facilitated rapid, selective, and uniform Li-ion transport, enabling stable LMB operation at 1 C for 480 cycles with 88% capacity retention.
  • The I-SHPE exhibited significant self-healing capacity, reinforcing mechanical properties and improving overall electrolyte stability.

Conclusions:

  • The developed SN-embedded I-SHPE offers a synergistic combination of high IC, anion-capture ability, and rapid self-healing.
  • This strategy effectively overcomes the intrinsic limitations of conventional PEO-based electrolytes.
  • The I-SN-SHPE presents a promising pathway toward safer and more durable lithium-metal batteries.