Volume 28, Issue 12 pp. 1528-1538
Review

Polymeric materials for lithium-ion cells

Bibin John

Corresponding Author

Bibin John

Energy Systems Division, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram-695022, Kerala, India

Correspondence to: Bibin John, Energy Systems Division, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram-695022, Kerala, India.

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Gouri Cheruvally

Gouri Cheruvally

Polymers and Special Chemicals Group, PCM Entity, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram-695022, Kerala, India

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First published: 19 April 2017
Citations: 22

Abstract

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells have gained considerable attention in recent years as a power source for various applications owing to their high voltage, high energy density, low self-discharge, and excellent cycle life. Polymeric materials play a pivotal role in the processing, performance, and safety of Li-ion cells. The polymeric materials used in Li-ion cells include: binder for electrode processing, separator, electrolyte, and electrode active material. Active research is being pursued in all of these areas to improve the energy density, power density, cycle life, and safety of Li-ion cells. This review article gives an overview of the various polymeric materials used in Li-ion cells and the recent advances in these materials. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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