Intercalation of Poly(bis-(methoxyethoxyethoxy)phosphazene) into Lithium Hectorite

Abstract

Poly bis-methoxyethoxyethoxy)phosphazene) MEEP) intercalated into lithium hectorite was investigated for its potential application as a solid polymer electrolyte in lithium-ion polymer bateries. Varying amounts of MEEP were intercalated into lithium hectorite, and the physical properties of the nanocomposites were monitored using powder X-ray difraction, thermogravimetric analysis, diferential scanning calorimetry, and atenuated total relectance spectroscopy. Alternating current AC) impedance spectroscopy was used to determine the ionic conductivity of the nanocomposites when complexed with lithium trilate salt.