Solid
polymer electrolyte is one of the best choices to improve
the safety of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, its widespread
application is hindered because of the low ionic conductivity at room
temperature and large interfacial resistance. Here, a cross-linked
polymer is synthesized with an unsaturated polyester and used as a
polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM). The PEM has a high ionic conductivity
(1.99 × 10–3 S cm–1 at 30
°C) and a low glass transition temperature (−54.2 °C),
contributing to decreasing interfacial resistance, promoting more
uniform Li deposition, and suppressing Li dendrite penetration. The
PEM also has a wide electrochemical stable window (∼4.6 V)
and superior thermal stability (>150 °C), showing high potential
in LMBs. The LiFePO4–Li coin cells and pouch pack
batteries with PEM present very stable cycle performance and high
safety, indicating that the PEM can be a promising candidate for future
solid-state LMBs.
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