摘要 |
<p>An electrolyte system (40) for use in connection with an electrochemical cell (10). The cell (10) includes a positive electrode (20) and a negative electrode (30) with the electrolyte system (40) disposed therebetween. The electrolyte system is a blended polymer gel electrolyte system including a liquid electrolyte species which may be either aqueous or non-aqueous and a blended polymer gel electrolyte support structure. The blended polymer gel electrolyte support structure includes at least a first phase adapted to absorb or otherwise engage the electrolyte active species and a second phase which is substantially inert and does not absorb the electrolyte active species. The second phase may be divided to reduce swelling of the gel electrolyte in the presence of the electrolyte active species, and further to enhance mechanical integrity of the support structure.</p> |