Highly Conductive Solvent-Free Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
In order to obviate the deficiencies of currently used electrolytes in lithium rechargeable batteries, there is a compelling need for the development of solvent-free, highly conducting solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs). The problem will be addressed by synthesizing a new class of block copolymers and plasticizers, which will be used in the formulation of highly conducting electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. The main objective of this Phase-I effort is to determine the efficacy and commercial prospects of new specifically designed SPEs for use in electric and hybrid electric vehicle (EV/HEV) batteries. This goal will be achieved by preparing the SPEs on a small scale with thorough analyses of their physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical and electrochemical properties. SPEs will play a key role in the formulation of next generation lithium-ion batteries and will have a major impact on the future development of EVs/HEVs and a broad range of consumer products, e.g., computers, camcorders, cell phones, cameras, and power tools.
- Research Organization:
- TechDrive, Inc.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE); USDOE Office of Advanced Automotive Technologies (EE-32)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-03ER83801
- OSTI ID:
- 833727
- Report Number(s):
- Phase-I Technical Report; DOE F 241.3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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