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Composite polymer positive electrodes in solid-state lithium secondary batteries

Journal Article · · J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2100670· OSTI ID:6344892

The authors have developed composite polymer electrodes for use in all solid-state batteries in combination with Li. The composite is formed from water soluble polypyrrole which is combined with the solid polymer electrolyte polyethylene oxide. The composite electrode shows enhanced coulombic capacity as compared to an electrode composed only of the electroactive material, polypyrrole. Coulombic efficiency is good (90-95%) and energy efficiency is acceptable (80-85%) in galvanostatic studies. Charge retention is rather poor due to self-discharge. They have obtained proof that the electroactivity is due to polypyrrole, through the use of in situ spectroelectrochemical studies. They have characterized the composite electrode using scanning electron microscopy and conductive measurements.

Research Organization:
J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, CS - 102 00 Prague 10
OSTI ID:
6344892
Journal Information:
J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 134:6; ISSN JESOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English