Block Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries

doi:10.11944/j.issn.1000-0518.2017.03.160438

Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 2017, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (3): 245-261.DOI: 10.11944/j.issn.1000-0518.2017.03.160438

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Block Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries

XU Yuzhong^a,TONG Yongfen^a^*(),TAN Licheng^b,CHEN Yiwang^b^*()

^aSchool of Environmental and Chemical Engineering,Nanchang Hangkong University,Nanchang 330063,China
^bCollege of Chemistry,Nanchang University,Nanchang 330031,China

Received:2016-11-02 Accepted:2016-12-27 Published:2017-02-27 Online:2017-02-27
Contact: TONG Yongfen,CHEN Yiwang
Supported by:
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21404054), Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.2015ZF56020), Science and Technology Project of Education and Department of Jiangxi Province(No.DB201602034), Special Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20133601110004), Special Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20133601120006)

Abstract

Abstract:

Ion-conducting block copolymers(BCPs) as conducting materials have attracted significant interests in solid state lithium batteries. BCP self-assembly offers promise for designing ordered materials with nanoscale domains. Such nanostructures provide a facile method for introducing sufficient mechanical stability into polymer electrolyte membranes, while maintaining the ionic conductivity at levels similar to corresponding solvent-free homopolymer electrolytes. This ability to simultaneously control conductivity and mechanical integrity provides opportunities for the fabrication of sturdy, yet easily processable, solid-state lithium batteries. This review presents a brief overview of recent progress in ion-conducting block copolymers base on polyoxyethylene and single ion conductors. We also summarize some experimental studies of BCP electrolytes with respect to the effects of morphology on ionic conductivity. Finally, we present some remaining challenges for BCP electrolytes and highlight several important areas for future research.

Key words: block copolymers electrolyte, lithium battery, ionic conductivity, morphology

XU Yuzhong,TONG Yongfen,TAN Licheng,CHEN Yiwang. Block Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2017, 34(3): 245-261.

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