High ionic conduction, toughness and self-healing poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes enabled by synergy between flexible units and counteranions
Fujie Yang, Qingfeng Liu, Xiao Bing Wu, Yu He, Xu Shu, Jin Huang
Abstract
counterions. Moreover, the PIL-BA copolymer-based electrolytes also exhibit ultrahigh tensile strain of 1762% and good self-healable capability. Such multifunctional polymer electrolytes can potentially be applied for safe and stable wearable electronics.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidElectrolyteIonic bondingPolymer chemistryToughnessThermal conductionChemistryChemical engineeringIonic conductivitySelf-healingMaterials scienceComposite materialIonOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryElectrodeEngineeringPathologyMedicineCatalysisAlternative medicineIonic liquids properties and applicationsConducting polymers and applicationsAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies