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This study introduces structural battery electrolytes (SBEs) using block copolymers to reduce tortuosity and enhance ionic conductivity. These novel SBEs show improved performance, especially at low temperatures, for advanced battery applications.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Science

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  • Structural battery electrolytes (SBEs) are crucial for high-performance batteries, demanding both ionic conductivity and mechanical integrity.
  • Conventional SBEs synthesized via polymerization-induced phase separation (PIPS) often exhibit high tortuosity, limiting effective ionic conductivity.
  • Standard liquid electrolytes perform poorly in cold climates, restricting battery applications in low-temperature environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop SBEs with reduced tortuosity and enhanced ionic conductivity, particularly for low-temperature operation.
  • To investigate the impact of amphiphilic block copolymers (BCPs) on the PIPS process and resulting SBE properties.
  • To evaluate the electrochemical performance and mechanical characteristics of BCP-modified SBEs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a one-pot polymerization-induced phase separation (PIPS) method incorporating an amphiphilic block copolymer (BCP).
  • Investigated the effect of BCP and resin content on ionic conductivity and mechanical properties using a low-temperature liquid electrolyte.
  • Tested the performance of the developed SBEs in lithium iron phosphate and nitroxide radical polymer half-cells.

Main Results:

  • A mere 1 wt% of BCP additive significantly lowered tortuosity, boosting ionic conductivity by 78.3% at 25 °C and 99% at -30 °C compared to BCP-free SBEs.
  • Achieved ionic conductivities of 2.34 × 10-3 S/cm at 25 °C and 1.28 × 10-4 S/cm at -30 °C.
  • Demonstrated good compatibility in half-cells, yielding discharge capacities of 145 mAh/g (0.1 C) and 103 mAh/g (0.2 C) at 25 °C, with significant capacity retention at -20 °C (30-49%).

Conclusions:

  • Amphiphilic block copolymers effectively reduce tortuosity in PIPS-synthesized SBEs, leading to superior ionic conductivity.
  • The developed SBEs exhibit promising low-temperature performance, addressing limitations of conventional electrolytes.
  • These BCP-modified SBEs are suitable for demanding battery applications requiring both mechanical strength and efficient ion transport across a wide temperature range.