Polymeric Ion Gels: Preparation Methods, Characterization, and Applications

Electrical and electrochemical properties of imidazolium and phosphonium-based pNIPAAM ionogels

“…The IOs can be implemented as separator and electrolyte and fulfil the safety requirements. [17] In the field of batteries, the lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) batteries are the most studied battery types. Unfortunately, they present a safety problem due to the highly flammable components of electrolytes.…”

Study of P(VDF-co-HFP)-ionic liquid based ionogels for designing flexible displays

“…These materials are now a first choice in the development of smart electrochemical devices for combining mechanical strength, durability, flexibility, elasticity and high ionic conductivities, something impossible to attain with stiff and brittle inorganic solid-state electrolytes or hydrogels susceptible to dehydration. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Especially remarkable is the application of IGs in electro-optic devices, e.g. advanced flexible displays, where their high transparency and ionic conductivities [13][14][15][16] is combined with their excellent mechanical features, i.e.…”

Tetra-PEG Network Containing Ionic Liquid Synthesized via Michael Addition Reaction and Its Application to Polymer Actuator

“…They show deformation in response to against stimuli such as voltage, − light, ,− and temperature. − Electroactive polymers (EAPs) are of particular interest because of their response to applied voltages that can be readily controlled. EAP actuators that use ionic liquids (ILs) as an electrolyte have been reported in order to realize operation of ionic polymer actuator under open atmospheres. − ,− ILs are room temperature molten salts that consist entirely of anions and cations; they have unique properties such as low volatility, nonflammability, high ionic conductivity, and thermal and chemical stability. − Mixing ILs with compatible polymers holds the ILs in the polymer network and maintains desirable properties of the ILs, and the resulting gels (ion gels) are flexible and ion-conductive . We have developed several different methods to produce ion gels.…”