The development of hybrid electrolytes
(HEs) that allows high mechanical
properties and high ionic conductivity is a key in the smart mobility
progress. In this article, various solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs)
based on a blend of epoxy resins, ionic liquid, and titania or alumina
nanoparticles have been manufactured and their electrochemical and
thermomechanical performances have been evaluated. The combination
of SPE components providing the highest properties was studied, having
a significant influence on the type of nanoparticles and their dispersion.
The electrolyte with the best combination of properties was L65P35(ILE)Al2,
which showed T
g = 83 °C and E′ at 30 °C = 1.2 GPa as thermomechanical properties,
and σ
0 = 7 × 10–4 S/cm, σ
1 = 1.6 × 10–6 S/cm, and C
sp = 5.6 × 10–5 F/g at room temperature, as electrochemical properties. Moreover,
the optimized electrolyte followed the Arrhenius ion transport model
(E
a = 24.7 kJ/mol). These results would
be promising for use as hybrid electrolyte in structural applications.