Polymer nanocomposites for lithium battery applications

A series of polymer-clay nanocomposites have been synthesized, characterized, and electrochemically tested as possible candidates for polymer electrolytes in lithium ion cells. Only cations are mobile in these materials, rather than both cations and anions, leading to a higher conductivity. The nano...

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Published inJournal of power sources Vol. 119; pp. 492 - 496
Main Authors Sandı́, Giselle, Carrado, Kathleen A, Joachin, Humberto, Lu, Wenquan, Prakash, Jai
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.06.2003
Subjects
Nanocomposite
PEO
SLH
Nanocomposite
SLH
PEO
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Summary:A series of polymer-clay nanocomposites have been synthesized, characterized, and electrochemically tested as possible candidates for polymer electrolytes in lithium ion cells. Only cations are mobile in these materials, rather than both cations and anions, leading to a higher conductivity. The nanocomposites are based on synthetic lithium hectorite (SLH) and different mass ratios of polyethylene oxide (PEO). Transparent films with excellent mechanical strength are obtained with conductivity that is comparable to more traditional polymer electrolytes made with added lithium salts.
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ISSN:0378-7753
1873-2755
DOI:10.1016/S0378-7753(03)00272-6