RIS ID
103817
Abstract
Replacing organic liquid electrolytes with solid electrolytes has led to a new perspective on batteries, enabling high-energy battery chemistry with intrinsically safe cell designs. However, most solid/gel electrolytes are easily deformed; under extreme deformation, leakage and/or short-circuiting can occur. Here, we report a novel magneto-rheological electrolyte (MR electrolyte) that responds to changes in an external magnetic field; the electrolyte exhibits low viscosity in the absence of a magnetic field and increased viscosity or a solid-like phase in the presence of a magnetic field. This change from a liquid to solid does not significantly change the conductivity of the MR electrolyte. This work introduces a new class of magnetically sensitive solid electrolytes that can enhance impact resistance and prevent leakage from electronic devices through reversible active switching of their mechanical properties.
Grant Number
ARC/CE140100012
Publication Details
Ding, J., Peng, G., Shu, K., Wang, C., Tian, T., Yang, W., Zhang, Y., Wallace, G. G. & Li, W. (2015). Novel reversible and switchable electrolytes based on magneto-rheology. Scientific Reports, 5 15663-1-15663-11.