Issue 24, 2014

Polyimide matrix-enhanced cross-linked gel separator with three-dimensional heat-resistance skeleton for high-safety and high-power lithium ion batteries

Abstract

To develop a kind of gel polymer electrolyte with high ion conductivity and good mechanical strength and thermal stability, a polyimide (PI) matrix-enhanced cross-linked gel separator is designed and fabricated by a simple dip-coating and heat treatment method. The PI nonwoven substrate provides high-temperature thermal stability for the gel separator and the crosslinked gel part yields enhanced affinity with the liquid electrolyte. Besides, the cross-linked polymer network could solve the issue of long-term durability of the composite separator in batteries. The gel separator shows better cyclability and rate capability than the traditional PP separator, implying a promising potential application in high-power, high-safety lithium ion batteries. The preparation process is compatible with the traditional manufacturing process of nonwoven membranes, and can be easily converted into continuous production on the industrial scale.

Graphical abstract: Polyimide matrix-enhanced cross-linked gel separator with three-dimensional heat-resistance skeleton for high-safety and high-power lithium ion batteries

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
15 Feb 2014
Accepted
18 Mar 2014
First published
18 Mar 2014

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 9134-9141

Polyimide matrix-enhanced cross-linked gel separator with three-dimensional heat-resistance skeleton for high-safety and high-power lithium ion batteries

J. Shi, H. Hu, Y. Xia, Y. Liu and Z. Liu, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014, 2, 9134 DOI: 10.1039/C4TA00808A

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