A new type dual-phase polymer electrolyte (DPE) based on poly(MMA-g-NBR) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was prepared by film-casting method. In the DPE, PMMA phase is selectively impregnated with the lithium salt solution, forming an ion-conducting network, while poly(MMA-g-NBR) phase maintains mechanical strength in the system. With grafting effect, the compatibility of two phases (PMMA/poly(MMA-g-NBR)) can be enhanced obviously. The chemical and physical characteristics, morphology and ionic conductivity behavior of DPEs, and their interfacial stability between lithium metal electrode were characterized by using of FTIR, 1 HMNR, DSC, SEM, optical microscopic images, AC impedance, and linear sweep voltammetry. A new type DPE with good mechanics and high electrochemistry properties is obtained at an optimum proportion of two blending polymers.
Poly(PEG200 maleate) was synthesized as a new type crosslinkable prepolymer and the semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) gel electrolytes were prepared by means of thermal polymerization. Their intrinsic properties were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffractions (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, alternating current impedance (AC impedance), and linear sweep voltammetry. The prepared polymer hosts are transparent and have good mechanical properties. The results of DSC and XRD confirm that the prepared hosts are in amorphous state and they can hold enough liquid electrolytes, which is favorable for Li 1 ions to transport via both the absorbed liquid electrolyte and the gel of the entire systems. The semi-IPN gel electrolytes exhibit high ionic conductivity on the order of 10 23 S cm
21. Their electrochemical stability up to 14.6 V against Li
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