Structural and electrochemical studies on PVDF-HFP membranes with nano SiO2 additive for polymer lithium ion batteries

Ying Bai*, Chuan Wu, Feng Wu

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Abstract

Various contents of nano SiO2 were introduced into the poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) matrix to prepare polymer membranes. Morphologies and ion conductivities of the as-prepared membranes were investigated by scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and AC impedance technique. Furthermore, the charge-discharge performances of the membranes being assembled to batteries were evaluated. Compared with the others, the membrane with the addition of 10wt. % SiO2 exhibits higher conductivity, namely, approximately 1×10∼3 S·cm -1 at room temperature. The batteries assembled with the membranes filled with nano SiO2 show better cycleability than the sample without nano SiO2, which encounters a short circuit after 5th cycle. As a result, the addition of nano SiO2 is confirmed as a feasible method to improve both mechanical strength and electrochemical performance of the polymer membranes for lithium ion batteries.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication"New Century, New Materials and New Life" - Proceedings of 2005 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials, ICAFPM 2005
PublisherChina Press
Pages365-369
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)7502577173, 9787502577179
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event2005 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials, ICAFPM 2005 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 19 Oct 200521 Oct 2005

Publication series

Name"New Century, New Materials and New Life" - Proceedings of 2005 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials, ICAFPM 2005
Volume1

Conference

Conference2005 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials, ICAFPM 2005
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period19/10/0521/10/05

Keywords

  • Lithium ion batteries
  • PVDF-HFP
  • Polymer membrane

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