Volume 62, Issue 50 e202306904
Review

Polyimide Compounds For Post-Lithium Energy Storage Applications

Amey Nimkar

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Amey Nimkar

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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Gil Bergman

Gil Bergman

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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Elad Ballas

Elad Ballas

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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Nophar Tubul

Nophar Tubul

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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Noam Levi

Noam Levi

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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Fyodor Malchik

Fyodor Malchik

Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050012 Kazakhstan

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Idan Kukurayeve

Idan Kukurayeve

Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 9190401 Israel

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Munseok S. Chae

Munseok S. Chae

Department of Nanotechnology Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48547 Republic of Korea

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Daniel Sharon

Daniel Sharon

Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 9190401 Israel

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Mikhael Levi

Mikhael Levi

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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Netanel Shpigel

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Netanel Shpigel

Department of Chemical Sciences, Ariel University, Kiryat Hamada 3, 44837 Ariel, Israel

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Guoxiu Wang

Guoxiu Wang

Center for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007 Australia

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Doron Aurbach

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Doron Aurbach

Department of Chemistry and BINA—, BIU Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002 Israel

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First published: 31 August 2023
Citations: 29

Graphical Abstract

Polyimides have proven to be highly versatile in nearly all areas of rechargeable battery applications, spanning from active electrode materials to separator coatings. This review presents a summary of significant research conducted over the past 15 years, showcasing their potential to pave the way for a new era of effective utilization of these polymers in next-generation batteries.

Abstract

The exploration of cathode and anode materials that enable reversible storage of mono and multivalent cations has driven extensive research on organic compounds. In this regard, polyimide (PI)-based electrodes have emerged as a promising avenue for the development of post-lithium energy storage systems. This review article provides a comprehensive summary of the syntheses, characterizations, and applications of PI compounds as electrode materials capable of hosting a wide range of cations. Furthermore, the review also delves into the advancements in PI based solid state batteries, PI-based separators, current collectors, and their effectiveness as polymeric binders. By highlighting the key findings in these areas, this review aims at contributing to the understanding and advancement of PI-based structures paving the way for the next generation of energy storage systems.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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