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.
Authors
- Yinger Xin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0071-6685)
- Wei Qin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4579-0061)
- Tuoya Naren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2963-4910)
- Q Z Zhang
- G LI
- Fu‐Rong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4707-6590)
- LiBao Chen
- Z W Chen
- Qianfeng Gu
- Yuanzhang Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3613-9469)
- Lei Zhang
- Mingzi Sun
- Yuchan Zhang
- Bolong Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2526-2002)
- Xiangqian Lu
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Shandong University (CN)
- City University of Hong Kong (HK)
- City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Research Institute (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Angewandte Chemie
- Published
- 2026-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.7452057
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- 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