Polymer-based hybrid battery electrolytes: theoretical insights, recent advances and challenges

Abstract

Polymer-based hybrid electrolytes are a promissing class of materials for solid-state batteries due to their mechanical, physico-chemical and electrochemical properties. This paper gives an in-depth overview of possible ionic conduction mechanisms essential for good battery performance, and related relevant contemporary materials. The materials' preparation and characterization techniques are given in the light of necessity for deeper understanding of the structure–property relationship in such composites.