Electrochemical devices based on block copolymers

摘要

The present invention relates generally to electrolyte materials. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides for a solid polymer electrolyte material that has high ionic conductivity and is mechanically robust. An exemplary material can be characterized by a copolymer that includes at least one structural block, such as a vinyl polymer, and at least one ionically conductive block with a siloxane backbone. In various embodiments, the electrolyte can be a diblock copolymer or a triblock copolymer. Many uses are contemplated for the solid polymer electrolyte materials. For example, the novel electrolyte material can be used in Li-based batteries to enable higher energy density, better thermal and environmental stability, lower rates of self-discharge, enhanced safety, lower manufacturing costs, and novel form factors.

主权项

1. An electrochemical device, comprising an electrolyte wherein the electrolyte is a block copolymer, comprising:
a first polymer block comprising a thermoplastic polymer; and a second polymer block comprising a siloxane-based polymer that has a siloxane backbone and the following structure: wherein x is an integer with values ranging from 2 to 12, R is selected individually for each siloxane repeat unit in the backbone, at least one R comprises an oligoethylene-oxide-containing group, and m is an integer ranging from about 2 to 2000;wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises a vinyl polymer; and a salt.