Realizing Scalable Nano-SiO2-Aerogel-Reinforced Composite Polymer Electrolytes with High Ionic Conductivity via Rheology-Tuning UV Polymerization

Polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries have aroused widespread interest because of their flexibility and excellent processability. However, the low ambient ionic conductivity and conventional fabrication process hinder their large-scale application. Herein, a novel polyethylene-oxide-based composite polymer electrolyte is designed and fabricated by introducing nano-SiO2 aerogel as an inorganic filler. The Lewis acid-base interaction between SiO2 and anions from Li salts facilitates the dissociation of Li+. Moreover, the SiO2 interacts with ether oxygen (EO) groups, which weakens the interaction between Li+ and EO groups. This synergistic effect produces more free Li+ in the electrolyte. Additionally, the facile rheology-tuning UV polymerization method achieves continuous coating and has potential for scalable fabrication. The composite polymer electrolyte exhibits high ambient ionic conductivity (0.68 mS cm-1) and mechanical properties (e.g., the elastic modulus of 150 MPa). Stable lithium plating/stripping for 1400 h in Li//Li symmetrical cells at 0.1 mA cm-2 is achieved. Furthermore, LiFePO4//Li full cells deliver superior discharge capacity (153 mAh g-1 at 0.5 C) and cycling stability (with a retention rate of 92.3% at 0.5 C after 250 cycles) at ambient temperature. This work provides a promising strategy for polymer-based lithium metal batteries.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

Enthalten in:

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) - 28(2023), 2 vom: 12. Jan.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Li, Mianrui [VerfasserIn]
Qi, Shengguang [VerfasserIn]
Li, Shulian [VerfasserIn]
Du, Li [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

7631-86-9
9FN79X2M3F
Composite polymer electrolytes
Electrolytes
Ethers
Ethyl Ethers
Ions
Journal Article
Lewis Bases
Lithium
Lithium metal batteries
Nano-SiO2 aerogel
Oxygen
Rheology tuning
S88TT14065
Silicon Dioxide
UV polymerization

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Date Completed 24.01.2023

Date Revised 01.02.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/molecules28020756

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM351885323