Methods of producing a polymer electrolyte on the surface of a 3D structure for lithium-ion batteries
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2020-08
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Nurymov, Zhainarbek
Yelemessova, Zarina
Beisembayeva, Kulzhan
Nurpeissova, Arailym
Kalimuldina, Gulnur
Bakenov, Zhumabay
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Three-dimensional microbatteries (3D-MBs) are energy storage devices intended for a large range of microelectronic applications. To date, a large number of various 3D electrodes have been developed (nanotubes, nanopillars and porous foams). However, electrolyte systems for these electrodes have not yet been implemented [1].
Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have several advantages, such as leakage-free, low flammability, flexibility, electrochemical stability, high safety and excellent thermal stability [2], which allows their use in solid 3D batteries. SPEs facilitate the attainment of thin, flexible and adhesive coatings on microscopic surfaces.
Gel or polymer electrolytes into 3D-MBs could be received by soaking a polymer matrix with conventional liquid electrolytes or by electrodeposition polymer layers directly on electrode surfaces [1].
In this research, we compared two methods for producing a polymer electrolyte polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) on the surface of a 3D structure of Ni foam by drop coating [3] and electropolymerization [4] methods. Ni foam acts as a 3D electrode, because it has an uneven structure. The method of applying a droplet coating was carried out by dropping a solution of PMMA on a Ni foam in a glove box in an argon atmosphere.
The electrochemical deposition of PMMA polymer electrolyte onto Ni foam has been accomplished using a cyclic voltammetry (CV) technique. At the potential 2.6V the formed polymer is anchored firmly to the cathode even in a good solvent for it.
The studies of surface grafting polymers were carried out by microscopic investigation and structural characterization. The obtained PMMA film has a uniform fine structure.
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Research Subject Categories::TECHNOLOGY, polymer electrolyte, 3D structure, lithium-ion batteries
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Nurymov, Z., Yelemessova, Z., Beisembayeva, K., Nurpeissova, A., Kalimuldina, G. & Bakenov, Z. (2020). Methods of producing a polymer electrolyte on the surface of a 3D structure for lithium-ion batteries [Abstract]. The 8th International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Energy Storage Systems; Nazarbayev University; National Laboratory Astana; Institute of Batteries.