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HERO ID
4428116
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Studies on comb-like polymer electrolyte with a nitrile group
Author(s)
Hou, WH; Chen, CY
Year
2004
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Electrochimica Acta
ISSN:
0013-4686
Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Location
OXFORD
Volume
49
Issue
13
Page Numbers
2105-2112
Language
English
DOI
10.1016/j.electacta.2003.12.035
Web of Science Id
WOS:000220149800005
URL
http://
://WOS:000220149800005
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Abstract
The behavior of lithium ions in a comb-like polymer electrolyte with a nitrile group has been characterized by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), ac impedance, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and Li-7 solid-state NMR measurements. The comb-like copolymer is synthesized by poly(ethylene glycol-methyl ether methacrylate) (PEGMEM) and acrylonitrile (AN). FTIR spectra reveal the interactions of Li+ ions with both the ether oxygen of the PEGMEM and the nitrogen atom of the AN segments. Li-7 solid-state NMR spectra demonstrate the interactions of Li+ ions with both the ether oxygen of the PEGMEM and the nitrogen atom of the AN segments. Moreover, Li-7 solid-state NMR shows that the lithium ions are preferentially coordinated to the PEGMEM segment. The T-g increases for the copolymers doped with LiClO4. These results indicate the interactions of Li+ with both PEGMEM and AN segments form transient cross-links. The dependence of the maximum conductivity on the doping lithium ion concentration was determined. The AN unit in the copolymer improves the dissociation of the lithium salt, and the mechanical strength. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords
polyelectrolytes; copolymerization; solid-state NMR; conductivity; acrylonitrile
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