Optimization of salt concentration in polymer based ionic conductor

Abstract

Free standing polymeric films (electrolytes) have been prepared by PAN as a polymer host and Li salt (LiPF6) using the standard solution cast process. Interaction of polymer-salt complex of the host matrix has also been observed in the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum results. The cation (Li+) coordination at nitrile (-C?N) site of the polymer backbone along with the appearance of a shoulder suggesting strong evidence of polymer-ion interaction. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), was used to study morphological information of grain boundaries and cracks while Complex impedance spectroscopy suggests bulk electrical conduction. Solid electrolytes provide advantages in terms of simplicity of design and operational safety, but typically SPE's have the conductivities that are lower than those of organic liquid electrolytes. ? 2017 Author(s).