Poor solid–solid interfacial compatibility has been a troubling challenge to the development of solid-state lithium metal batteries . For this purpose, inspired by mussel mimetic chemistry, the homogeneous ionic interfaces and channels between PVDF matrix and SiO 2 nanospheres were built by grafting sulfonate betaine (SB) on their surfaces via Schiff base reaction and ring opening reaction. Furthermore, the influence of SB-SiO 2 content on the structure, mechanical properties , thermal stability and electrochemical performances of the composite solid-state electrolyte was also studied. Desirably, Li + transference number and ionic conductivity of 8%SB-SiO 2 /SB-PVDF/LiTFSI electrolyte membrane were as high as 0.50 and 5.5 × 10 −5 S/cm, respectively, much higher than those of the counterparts in literatures. Uniform dispersion of SB-SiO 2 nanospheres in 8%SB-SiO 2 /SB-PVDF/LiTFSI electrolyte membrane built the homogeneous continuous ion channels, while the homogeneous structure of SB-PVDF and PVDF binder in the electrode also facilitated the interface compatibility of the membrane/electrode, and thus the synergistic effect improved the Li + transference number. The reversible specific capacity of LiFePO 4 // 8%SB-SiO 2 / SB-PVDF / LiTFSI // Li battery was 129.7 mAh/g at 1.0 C for 200 cycles, higher than those of other two electrolyte membranes, meanwhile, high-voltage LCO//8%SB-SiO 2 /SB-PVDF/LiTFSI//Li battery also exhibited good Li-storage performance, indicating high feasibility of 8%SB-SiO 2 /SB-PVDF/LiTFSI electrolyte membrane in solid-state lithium metal batteries .
The real-time monitoring of human temperature can facilitate efficient family health supervision, disaster diagnosis, and treatment. To meet these requirements, there is an urgent need to develop fibre-based temperature sensors with high sensitivity, fast response rates, and excellent stability. This study investigated the positive temperature characteristics of a stretchable and strain-insensitive temperature sensor with a chemically modified silver nanowire (AgNW). The regulation of the surface polymer on the AgNWs using a conductive ligand of polyaniline-L-cysteine ethyl ester hydrochloride (PANI-LCO) improved the network conductivity by decreasing the junction resistance. In addition, the pristine flexibility and helicoid structure of a spandex polyurethane (SP) covered yarn substrate proved advantageous for the ultra-stretchability of the temperature sensor. Therefore, the synergistic effect of the PANI-LCO-AgNWs and the substrate endowed the composite fibre-based temperature sensor with a high-temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of 47.4%/°C and a high stretchability of up to 120%. Furthermore, this study investigated the actual characteristics of the sensor required for the high-performance monitoring of human temperatures. Moreover, theoretical calculations of the electrical distribution of the PANI-LCO ligands further confirmed the experimental chemical modification. A fibre-based temperature sensor can be integrated and woven or sewn onto a cloth or glove with high adaptability. This work provides an efficient strategy to control the surface chemical structure of metal nanomaterials as well as the design of fibre-based temperature sensors that are promising for wearable healthcare management systems, artificial intelligence, electronic skin, and smart robots.