Abstract

ABSTRACTOrganic–inorganic coating polypropylene separators were developed by introducing SiO2 nanoparticles through sol–gel process, where polydopamine was used as an intermediate layer. Scanning electron microscopy results showed the coating layers have highly porous structure, which was beneficial for liquid electrolyte uptake. Compared with pristine polypropylene separator, the ceramic separators showed improved thermal stability, higher ionic conductivity, and lower interfacial impedance. The cells employing the ceramic separators delivers excellent discharge capacity (retention = 75%) and coulombic efficiency up to 98% at 2 °C rate after 100 cycles. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46478.

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