Structure and ion transport in polymer-salt complexes

D. F. Shriver*, B. L. Papke, M. A. Ratner, R. Dupon, T. Wong, M. Brodwin

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Abstract

Polymer electrolytes based on alkali metal complexes of polyethers and cross-linked polyethers have significant cation mobility, which appears to arise from large-amplitude motions of the polymer. High chain flexibility not only promotes ion transport but it also is important for the initial formation of polymer-salt complexes. Several new polymer electrolyte systems are discussed which contain flexible polymer backbones and high concentrations of polar groups.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)83-88
Number of pages6
JournalSolid State Ionics
Volume5
Issue numberC
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1981

Funding

We appreciate many informative discussions with D.H. Whitmore and the ready exchange of information with P.V. Wright and M. Armand. Our research in polymer electrolytes was supported by the Office of Naval Research, and by the NSF MFL program through grant DMR-79-23573 to the Northwestern University Materials Research Center.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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