In Situ Polymerized “Solvated-Ionic-Liquid in Oligomer” Composite Electrolyte with Multiscale Anion Immobilization for Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries

In situ polymerized solid-state electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries suffer from the inherent conflict between robust polymer network and delicate Li<sup>+</sup> transportation coordination structure. Here, we demonstrate a multiscale engineering strategy through the in situ construction of a solid-state "Solvated-Ionic-Liquid in Oligomer" electrolyte to address this trade-off. Critically, the poly(vinyl carbonate) (PVC) oligomer network is designed to preserve 86.8% of the [Li(Tetraglyme)]<sup>+</sup> solvation structure of solvated ionic liquid (SIL), which enables high conductivity and a wide electrochemical window. This oligomer framework functions as a molecular-scale anion trap, collaboratively working with a nanoscale fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)-derived LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase and a macroscale alumina fiber scaffold for improving Li<sup>+</sup> transportation and mechanical robustness. This triple-component synergy unlocks a high Li<sup>+</sup> transference number (0.465) and a remarkable ionic conductivity (4.32 mS cm<sup>-1</sup>), enabling a stable lithium-metal interface (700 h in Li/Li symmetric cells) and exceptional cycling durability in Li/LiFePO<sub>4</sub> batteries (79.7% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 3 C).

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Nano Letters
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2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.6c00087
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Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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In Situ Polymerized “Solvated-Ionic-Liquid in Oligomer” Composite Electrolyte with Multiscale Anion Immobilization for Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries

G. Li, Xueping Gao, En-De Fu, Yating Zhang et al.
Nano Letters
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In Situ Polymerized “Solvated-Ionic-Liquid in Oligomer” Composite Electrolyte with Multiscale Anion Immobilization for Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries

G. Li, Xueping Gao, En-De Fu, Yating Zhang, Peng Chen, Gui-Ling Pan, Fan Yang, Chang-Lu Zheng
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In situ polymerized solid-state electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries suffer from the inherent conflict between robust polymer network and delicate Li<sup>+</sup> transportation coordination structure. Here, we demonstrate a multiscale engineering strategy through the in situ construction of a solid-state "Solvated-Ionic-Liquid in Oligomer" electrolyte to address this trade-off. Critically, the poly(vinyl carbonate) (PVC) oligomer network is designed to preserve 86.8% of the [Li(Tetraglyme)]<sup>+</sup> solvation structure of solvated ionic liquid (SIL), which enables high conductivity and a wide electrochemical window. This oligomer framework functions as a molecular-scale anion trap, collaboratively working with a nanoscale fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)-derived LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase and a macroscale alumina fiber scaffold for improving Li<sup>+</sup> transportation and mechanical robustness. This triple-component synergy unlocks a high Li<sup>+</sup> transference number (0.465) and a remarkable ionic conductivity (4.32 mS cm<sup>-1</sup>), enabling a stable lithium-metal interface (700 h in Li/Li symmetric cells) and exceptional cycling durability in Li/LiFePO<sub>4</sub> batteries (79.7% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 3 C).

Nano LettersVol. 26(11)
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (CN), Nankai University (CN), Ministry of Education (IR), Division of Materials Science and Engineering (AU), Ministry of Education (BD), Institute of New Materials (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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In Situ Polymerized “Solvated-Ionic-Liquid in Oligomer” Composite Electrolyte with Multiscale Anion Immobilization for Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries — G. Li, Xueping Gao, et al. · Nano Letters (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS