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Polymer/colloid dual-phase electrolyte membrane for rechargeable lithium batteries

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In this work, a polymer/ceramic phase-separation porous membrane is first prepared from polyvinyl alcohol–polyacrylonitrile water emulsion mixed with fumed nano-SiO2 particles by the phase inversion method. This porous membrane is then wetted by a non-aqueous Li–salt liquid electrolyte to form the polymer/colloid dual-phase electrolyte membrane. Compared to the liquid electrolyte in conventional polyolefin separator, the obtained electrolyte membrane has superior properties in high ionic conductivity (1.9 mS cm−1 at 30 °C), high Li+ transference number (0.41), high electrochemical stability (extended up to 5.0 V versus Li+/Li on stainless steel electrode), and good interfacial stability with lithium metal. The test cell of Li/LiCoO2 with the electrolyte membrane as separator also shows high-rate capability and excellent cycle performance. The polymer/colloid dual-phase electrolyte membrane shows promise for application in rechargeable lithium batteries.

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The authors greatly appreciate Dr. Wu Xu of Ferro Corporation for helpful discussions and Dr. Jeffrey Morgan Lucas of University of Massachusetts Amherst/Department of Chemistry for refining the language.

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  1. China Aviation Lithium Battery Co. Ltd., Luoyang, Henan, 471009, People’s Republic of China

    Yongjian Huai

  2. Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People’s Republic of China

    Yongjian Huai, Jiamin Deng, Rengui Li, Zhenghua Deng & Jishuan Suo

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Huai, Y., Deng, J., Li, R. et al. Polymer/colloid dual-phase electrolyte membrane for rechargeable lithium batteries. J Solid State Electrochem 17, 209–215 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-012-1877-2

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