In situ polymerization process: An essential design tool for lithium polymer batteries

Polymer electrolytes (PEs), a type of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), have been in contention for nearly half a century to replace organic liquid electrolytes (LEs) that are used in state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). They are envisaged to accelerate the industrial-scale production of safe, energy-dense, flexible, and thin lithium...

Nafion Ionomer-Based Single Component Electrolytes for Aqueous Zn/MnO2 Batteries with Long Cycle Life

Recently, aqueous rechargeable Zn/MnO2 batteries are emerging as promising energy storage aids owing to their improved safety, low cost of fabrication, and high energy density. However, the rapid decay of capacity during extended charge-discharge cycles hinders the prospect of this technology beyond lab-scale. In the conventional Zn/MnO2 cell,...