Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes
New energy systems such as all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology are becoming increasingly important today. Recently, researchers have been investigating the transition from the lab-scale production of ASSB components to a larger scale. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) is a promising candidate for the...
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| description | New energy systems such as all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology are becoming increasingly important today. Recently, researchers have been investigating the transition from the lab-scale production of ASSB components to a larger scale. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) is a promising candidate for the large-scale production of polymer-based solid electrolytes (SPEs) because it offers many processing options. Hence, in this work, the thermal processing route for a PEO-Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) SPE in the ratio of 20:1 (EO:Li) is investigated using kneading experiments. Here, we clearly show the sensitivity of PEO during thermal processing, especially for high-molecular-weight PEO (M<sub>w</sub> = 600,000 g mol<sup>−1</sup>). LiTFSI acts as a plasticizer for low-molecular-weight PEO (M<sub>w</sub> = 100,000 g mol<sup>−1</sup>), while it amplifies the degradation of high-molecular-weight PEO. Further, LiTFSI affects the thermal properties of PEO and its crystallinity. This leads to a higher chain mobility in the polymer matrix, which improves the flowability. In addition, the spherulite size of the produced PEO electrolytes differs from the molecular weight. This work demonstrates that low-molecular-weight PEO is more suitable for thermal processing as a solid electrolyte due to the process stability. High-molecular-weight PEO, especially, is strongly influenced by the process settings and LiTFSI. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-914258979941417daabd5b5489567e392023-11-19T02:43:15ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-08-011516337510.3390/polym15163375Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State ElectrolytesKatharina Platen0Frederieke Langer1Roland Bayer2Robert Hollmann3Julian Schwenzel4Matthias Busse5Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM), Lilienthalplatz 1, 38108 Braunschweig, GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM), Lilienthalplatz 1, 38108 Braunschweig, GermanyDDP Specialty Products Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Business Unit Pharma Solutions/Health, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), August-Wolff-Straße 13, 29699 Walsrode-Bomlitz, GermanyDDP Specialty Products Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Business Unit Pharma Solutions/Health, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), August-Wolff-Straße 13, 29699 Walsrode-Bomlitz, GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM), Wiener Straße 12, 28359 Bremen, GermanyFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM), Wiener Straße 12, 28359 Bremen, GermanyNew energy systems such as all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology are becoming increasingly important today. Recently, researchers have been investigating the transition from the lab-scale production of ASSB components to a larger scale. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) is a promising candidate for the large-scale production of polymer-based solid electrolytes (SPEs) because it offers many processing options. Hence, in this work, the thermal processing route for a PEO-Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) SPE in the ratio of 20:1 (EO:Li) is investigated using kneading experiments. Here, we clearly show the sensitivity of PEO during thermal processing, especially for high-molecular-weight PEO (M<sub>w</sub> = 600,000 g mol<sup>−1</sup>). LiTFSI acts as a plasticizer for low-molecular-weight PEO (M<sub>w</sub> = 100,000 g mol<sup>−1</sup>), while it amplifies the degradation of high-molecular-weight PEO. Further, LiTFSI affects the thermal properties of PEO and its crystallinity. This leads to a higher chain mobility in the polymer matrix, which improves the flowability. In addition, the spherulite size of the produced PEO electrolytes differs from the molecular weight. This work demonstrates that low-molecular-weight PEO is more suitable for thermal processing as a solid electrolyte due to the process stability. High-molecular-weight PEO, especially, is strongly influenced by the process settings and LiTFSI.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/16/3375PEOLiTFSIthermal processingproductionkneadingextrusion |
| spellingShingle | Katharina Platen Frederieke Langer Roland Bayer Robert Hollmann Julian Schwenzel Matthias Busse Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes Polymers PEO LiTFSI thermal processing production kneading extrusion |
| title | Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes |
| title_full | Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes |
| title_short | Influence of Molecular Weight and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the Thermal Processability of Poly(ethylene oxide) for Solid-State Electrolytes |
| title_sort | influence of molecular weight and lithium bis trifluoromethanesulfonyl imide on the thermal processability of poly ethylene oxide for solid state electrolytes |
| topic | PEO LiTFSI thermal processing production kneading extrusion |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/16/3375 |
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