Mechanically Robust, Highly Conductive, Wide‐Voltage Cellulose Ionogels Enabled by Molecular Network Reconstruction
Abstract Cellulose ionogels gain considerable attention for their application in flexible electronic devices. However, achieving an optimal balance between their mechanical and electronic properties remains a challenge. Here, a high‐performance cellulose ionogel is reported through strengthening the hydrogen bond network and weakening electrostatic interactions within cellulose molecular framework. The resulting ionogels, under a single molecular network, exhibit impressive tensile strength of 3.5 MPa and ionic conductivity of 14.3 mS cm −1 . Additionally, they demonstrate a wide voltage window of up to 3.0 V and high thermal stability, withstanding temperatures exceeding 120 °C. Serving as all‐solid electrolytes, the ionogels contribute to the construction of integrated flexible energy storage devices, achieving a remarkable energy density of over 60 Wh kg⁻¹ and demonstrating significant cycle stability, with a capacitance retention rate exceeding 97% after 10 000 charge–discharge cycles. With the robust mechanical and electrical properties, the cellulose ionogel is well‐positioned to offer innovative insights for the next generation of flexible, integrated electronic devices.
Authors
- Dawei Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2813-7263)
- Hui Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8352-9839)
- Geyuan Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7320-4405)
- Yuqiao Zhao
- Haibo Jiang
- Ruyu Bai
Institutions
- Shenyang University of Chemical Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202503512
- Citations
- 36
- Primary Topic
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 15.38
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- National Key Research and Development Program of China