P(VDF-HFP)-based micro-porous composite polymer electrolyte prepared by in situ hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide

Z. H. Li, H. P. Zhang, P. Zhang, Y. P. Wu

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Abstract

A micro-porous composite polymer electrolyte (MCPE) was prepared in situ by adding TiO2 nanoparticles from the hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide to a solution of poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) [P(VDF-HFP)] copolymer. The prepared microporous polymer films (MCPFs) were characterized by scanning electronic microscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, FT-IR and electrochemical interface resistance. After the addition of TiO2 nanoparticles the polarity of CF 2 groups in the polymer chains and the crystallinity of the MCPFs decreased. When the composite polymer film contained 8.5 wt% of TiO2 nanoparticles the MCPE exhibited excellent electrochemical properties such as high ionic conductivity, up to 2.40 × 10-3 S cm-1 at room temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)109-114
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Applied Electrochemistry
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • In situ hydrolysis
  • Ionic conductivity
  • Nanoparticles
  • Polymer electrolyte
  • Titanium tetrabutoxide

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