Contriving a gel polymer electrolyte to drive quasi-solid-state high-voltage Li metal batteries at ultralow temperatures
Xuanfeng Chen, Chunhao Qin, Fulu Chu, Fangkun Li, Jun Liu, Feixiang Wu
Abstract
A simple gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) for low-temperature operation is designed with multifunctional components, enabling fast ion transport and stable interface. Li//LCO cells with the GPE achieve high capacity and stable cycling even at −60 °C.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolyteMaterials scienceQuasi-solidLithium metalPolymerMetalSolid-statePolymer electrolytesComposite materialChemical engineeringMetallurgyChemistryEngineering physicsIonic conductivityElectrodeEngineeringPhysical chemistryDye-sensitized solar cellAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsChemical Synthesis and Characterization