Improved properties of LiBOB-based solid polymer electrolyte by additive incorporation

Abstract

Solid polymer electrolytes comprising of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVdF) and lithium bis (oxalato) borate (LiBOB) have been prepared using solution casting technique. Having an important role in lithium-ion battery system, electrolyte is required to have high ability to transfer lithium ions between electrodes. Safety aspect is the main reason for the development of solid polymer electrolyte as advancement from conventional liquid electrolyte. Nevertheless, solid polymer electrolyte generally has lower conductivities compared to liquid electrolyte. In this research, ceramic additives, as well as plasticiser materials, have been incorporated within the solid polymer electrolyte system to improve its conductivity. Addition of TiO2 filler has proven to increase ionic conductivity by two orders of magnitude. Further improvement was seen in the incorporation of PEG plasticiser, where ionic conductivity was enhanced by three orders of magnitude.