Self-assembling liquid-crystalline polymer electrolyte membranes with highly ordered ion channels for ultra-fast lithium-ion transport

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1151049

Summary: The aligned molecular structures slash internal concentration polarization while maintaining robust thermal and mechanical stability under rapid charge-discharge cycles. This solid-state polymer electrolyte technology provides commercial battery manufacturers with a scalable, safe fabrication route to produce high-energy-density, fast-charging batteries for consumer electric vehicles and portable electronics.