Rapid, microwave-assisted thermal polymerization of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate-supported ionogels

Abstract

Current options for forming ionic liquid-based solid electrolytes (ionogels) often involve slow processes; however, by leveraging the inherent ability of the ionic liquid to harness the energy of microwave irradiation, a gel-forming, thermal polymerization can be achieved in a matter of seconds. The resulting ionogel electrolyte exhibits comparable electrical and mechanical performance to gels produced via conventional fabrication techniques.