title: Imprintable, bendable, and shape-conformable polymer electrolytes for versatile-shaped lithium-ion batteries.
abstract: A class of imprintable, bendable, and shape-conformable polymer electrolyte with excellent electrochemical performance in a lithium battery system is reported. The material consists of a UV-cured polymer matrix, high-boiling point liquid electrolyte, and Al2 O3 nanoparticles, formulated for use in lithium-ion batteries with 3D-structured electrodes or flexible characteristics. The unique structural design and well-tuned rheological characteristics of the UV-curable electrolyte mixture, in combination with direct UV-assisted nanoimprint lithography, allow the successful fabrication of polymer electrolytes in geometries not accessible with conventional materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, Kangwon National University, Kangwondaehak-gil, Chuncheon, Kangwon, Korea.
authors.forename: Eun-Hye
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Kil
authors.forename: Keun-Ho
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Hyo-Jeong
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Ha
authors.forename: Sheng
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: Mi Ri
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Young-Gi
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Kwang Man
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Kuk Young
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Sang-Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D000537:Aluminum Oxide / Q000737:chemistry; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D004566:Electrodes; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000737:chemistry*; D007477:Ions / Q000737:chemistry; D008094:Lithium / Q000737:chemistry*; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D004573:Electrolytes; D007477:Ions; D011108:Polymers; C027993:trimethylolpropane triacrylate; D008094:Lithium; D000537:Aluminum Oxide