Solid Hybrid Polymer Electrolyte Networks: Nano-Structurable Materials for Lithium Batteries

Abstract

Remarkably high lithium transference numbers and excellent mechanical strength characterize the solid hybrid polymer (SHyP) network presented here. The material (see Figure) allows block copolymer processing into nanometer-scale plates and rods, paving the way to the fabrication of lithium-conducting cables and eventually solid-state electrochemical devices of sizes down to 10 nm.