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This study demonstrates that adding tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) to polyethylene oxide (PEO) based solid polymer electrolytes containing lithium 4,5-dicyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazolide (LiTDI) salt significantly improves both ionic conductivity and cycling stability. The TCNE additive acts synergistically to enhance lithium-ion transport while stabilizing the electrode-electrolyte interface, addressing two critical challenges in solid-state battery development. The optimized electrolyte composition achieved improved electrochemical performance compared to conventional PEO-based systems.
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This advancement could accelerate the development of safer, more stable solid-state lithium batteries by overcoming key limitations of polymer electrolytes. The findings provide a practical approach to enhancing both conductivity and longevity in solid electrolytes, which are essential for next-generation energy storage applications including electric vehicles and grid storage.
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