Piezoelectric COFs Function as Dynamic “Ion Pumps” to Facilitate Li <sup>+</sup> Transport in Solid‐State Batteries

ABSTRACT The development of solid‐state electrolytes is restricted by sluggish ion transport and unstable electrode‐electrolyte interfaces. To address this issue, we introduce a paradigm‐shifting approach that actively converts cycling‐induced mechanical stress into an electrochemical driving force for ion migration. Through strategically structural engineering of a covalent organic framework (COF), we create a piezoelectric COF (CityU‐57) with a broken structural symmetry, enabling a built‐in electric field under mechanical stress (piezoelectric field). This structural modification not only decreases the HOMO energy level to improve oxidative stability but also enhances Li + affinity and reduces migration barriers, especially under a piezoelectric field. When implemented as a solid electrolyte, CityU‐57 achieves exceptional performance, including a high Li + transference number (0.539), low interfacial resistance, and unprecedented cycling stability exceeding 5000 h in symmetric cells. Comprehensive characterization through piezo‐response force microscopy, electrochemical analysis, and theoretical calculations, we verify a “mechano‐electric coupling” mechanism where mechanically induced piezoelectric fields function as a dynamic “ion pump” to facilitate Li + transport and homogenize the deposition.

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Angewandte Chemie
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2026-04-14
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.7452057
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Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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ABSTRACT The development of solid‐state electrolytes is restricted by sluggish ion transport and unstable electrode‐electrolyte interfaces. To address this issue, we introduce a paradigm‐shifting approach that actively converts cycling‐induced mechanical stress into an electrochemical driving force for ion migration. Through strategically structural engineering of a covalent organic framework (COF), we create a piezoelectric COF (CityU‐57) with a broken structural symmetry, enabling a built‐in electric field under mechanical stress (piezoelectric field). This structural modification not only decreases the HOMO energy level to improve oxidative stability but also enhances Li + affinity and reduces migration barriers, especially under a piezoelectric field. When implemented as a solid electrolyte, CityU‐57 achieves exceptional performance, including a high Li + transference number (0.539), low interfacial resistance, and unprecedented cycling stability exceeding 5000 h in symmetric cells. Comprehensive characterization through piezo‐response force microscopy, electrochemical analysis, and theoretical calculations, we verify a “mechano‐electric coupling” mechanism where mechanically induced piezoelectric fields function as a dynamic “ion pump” to facilitate Li + transport and homogenize the deposition.

Angewandte Chemie
Central South University (CN), Shandong University (CN), City University of Hong Kong (HK), City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Research Institute (CN)
City University of Hong Kong, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, Innovation and Technology Fund, National Key Research and Development Program of China, Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program
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Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
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