Stretchable electrolytes for stretchable/flexible energy storage systems – Recent developments

Abstract

Stretchable/flexible electronic devices such as smart electronics, medical instruments, stretchable skin etc. are indeed necessary to make the life of human beings more comfortable. Viability of fully stretchable/flexible electronic equipment heavily relies on development of stretchable/flexible energy storage system. Since electrolyte plays a key role in ion transport and safety of these energy storage systems, stretchability in electrolyte can generate better scope for stretchable/flexible electronic devices as it will provide the greater mechanical sturdiness to the devices while regulating the ion transport. From last few years stretchable electrolytes has become a booming research topic. Thus, this mini review mainly highlights some of the latest works dealing with categories, synthesis strategies and applications of stretchable electrolytes.