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Review
. 2024 Mar 19;57(7):3013-3025.
doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01971. eCollection 2024 Apr 9.

Current Trends and Perspectives of Polymers in Batteries

David Mecerreyes  1   2 , Nerea Casado  1   2 , Irune Villaluenga  1   2 , Maria Forsyth  1   2   3
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Current Trends and Perspectives of Polymers in Batteries

David Mecerreyes et al. Macromolecules. .

Abstract

This Perspective aims to present the current status and future opportunities for polymer science in battery technologies. Polymers play a crucial role in improving the performance of the ubiquitous lithium ion battery. But they will be even more important for the development of sustainable and versatile post-lithium battery technologies, in particular solid-state batteries. In this article, we identify the trends in the design and development of polymers for battery applications including binders for electrodes, porous separators, solid electrolytes, or redox-active electrode materials. These trends will be illustrated using a selection of recent polymer developments including new ionic polymers, biobased polymers, self-healing polymers, mixed-ionic electronic conducting polymers, inorganic-polymer composites, or redox polymers to give some examples. Finally, the future needs, opportunities, and directions of the field will be highlighted.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing financial interest.

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Representation of current trends in polymers investigated as binders in battery electrodes.
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Representation of current trends in polymers investigated as porous separators.
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Representation of current trends in polymers investigated as polymer electrolytes.
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Representation of types of hybrid composite electrolytes investigated as solid electrolytes.
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Representation of redox polymers investigated as battery electrode active materials.
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