Brief overview of microscopic physical image of ion transport in electrolytes
Yuan Ren, Zheyi Zou, Qian Zhao, Da Wang, Jia Yu, Siqi Shi
Abstract
Analyzing the microscopic physical image of the ion transport characteristics has important guiding significance for improving the ion conduction behavior in the electrolytes. In this article, we summarize the factors influencing the physical images of ion transport in liquid, organic polymer and inorganic solid electrolytes. The descriptive factors relating to the ion transport physical image are refined by analyzing various transport physical models and comparing the ion transport mechanisms in the three types of electrolytes. In the evolution of the physical state from continuous fluid to flexible carrier to rigid framework, the ion transport image is characterized by the inherent properties of various electrolytes and external conditions, in which the disorder of the medium plays a dominant role. Revealing the relationships between the electrolyte structure and dynamic behaviors with the ion conductivity and transport process is conducive to the development of the method of controlling the dynamic performance of conducting ion based on the microphysical image of ion transport.