Despite relevant advances,the pharmaceutical industry continues to strive with the limited adaptability,moisture management,and discomfort caused by existing wound dressings.Adding to these challenges are the bioavail...Despite relevant advances,the pharmaceutical industry continues to strive with the limited adaptability,moisture management,and discomfort caused by existing wound dressings.Adding to these challenges are the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of common(bio)therapeutics,overall leading to unmet clinical demands,safety concerns,and poor patient compliance.Ionogels,a versatile class of materials comprising ionic liquids(ILs)confined in an organic or inorganic solid network,have been proposed to overcome these drawbacks.They have demonstrated the ability to enhance the antimicrobial and mechanical properties of the resulting materials while allowing remarkable improvements in drug solubility and their delivery to targeted sites.Nowadays,safety investigations and clinical trials are still required to fully leverage the potential of ionogels for human applications.However,the recent FDA approval of the New Drug Application MRX-5LBT®,a transdermal drug delivery system,opens promising perspectives toward the clinical translation of ionogels.This review focuses on recent advances achieved in the design of ionogels for pharmaceutical applications,viz.in topical formulations to promote wound healing with antimicrobial activity,and as platforms to improve drug pharmacokinetics(solubility and bioavailability),and their delivery at targeted specific sites with controlled release behaviour.展开更多
Due to the features and wide range of potential applications,cellulose ionogels are the subject of extensive research.Green celluloses have been employed as a three-dimensional skeleton network to restrict the ionic l...Due to the features and wide range of potential applications,cellulose ionogels are the subject of extensive research.Green celluloses have been employed as a three-dimensional skeleton network to restrict the ionic liquids(ILs)toward advanced ion-conductive ionogels.Diversiform cellulose ionogels with desirable perfor-mances,via physical/chemical reactions between cellulose and ILs,have been harvested,which have the po-tential to emerge as a bright star in the field of flexible electronics,such as sensors,electrolyte materials as power sources,and thermoelectric devices.Herein,a review regarding cellulose ionogels in terms of fundamental types of cellulose,formation strategies and mechanism,and principal properties is presented.Next,the diverse application prospects of cellulose ionogels in flexible electronics have been summarized.More importantly,the future challenges and advancing directions to be explored for cellulose ionogels are discussed.展开更多
The search for safer next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has driven significant research on non-toxic,non-flammable solid electrolytes.However,their electrochemical performance often falls short.This work prese...The search for safer next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has driven significant research on non-toxic,non-flammable solid electrolytes.However,their electrochemical performance often falls short.This work presents a simple,one-step photopolymerization process for synthesizing biphasic liquid–solid ionogel electrolytes using acrylic acid monomer and P_(111i4)FSI ionic liquid.We investigated the impact of lithium salt concentration and temperature on ion diffusion,particularly lithium-ion(Li^(+))mobility,within these ionogels.Pulsed-field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance(PFG-NMR)revealed enhanced Li^(+)diffusion in the acrylic acid(AA)-based ionogels compared to their non-confined ionic liquid counterparts.Remarkably,Li^(+)diffusion remained favorable in the ionogels regardless of salt concentration.These AA-based ionogels demonstrate very good ionic conductivity(>1 mS cm^(-1) at room temperature)and a wide electrochemical window(up to 5.3 V vs Li^(+)/Li^(0)).These findings suggest significant promise for AA-based ionogels as polymer solid electrolytes in future solid-state battery applications.展开更多
Natural rubber(NR),besides being an abundant renewable resource for the elastomer industry,can be a potential resource for the design of innovative biobased polymer networks.The present work is based on“telechelic”l...Natural rubber(NR),besides being an abundant renewable resource for the elastomer industry,can be a potential resource for the design of innovative biobased polymer networks.The present work is based on“telechelic”liquid natural rubber oligomers obtained by controlled chemical degradation of NR.The chain ends of such oligomers can then be functionalized(with acrylate functions in the present case)and reacted with multifunctional crosslinkers in order to form networks.What’s more,the initial solubility of such thermosetting system in an ionic liquid(IL)can be used for the formulation of ionogels.Such solid networks typically containing 80%of IL were produced,resulting in high ionic conductivity performances.The oligomer chain length was shown to affect IL fragility due to confinement and specific interactions of ions with the host polymer network.展开更多
Ionogels,with their combined properties of flexibility,excellent ionic conductivity,and biomechanical characteristics similar to biological tissues,have become key materials in flexible electronics,exhibiting enormous...Ionogels,with their combined properties of flexibility,excellent ionic conductivity,and biomechanical characteristics similar to biological tissues,have become key materials in flexible electronics,exhibiting enormous appli-cation potential in fields such as health monitoring and smart wearables.However,ionogels are susceptible to mechanical damage.Under large deformations and continuous mechan-ical loading,structural damage and device failure are in-evitable.Self-healing ability can significantly improve the reliability,service life,and safety of devices.This review dis-cusses the latest progress in self-healing ionogels,covering self-healing mechanisms,as well as the design,preparation,and applications of various ionogel-based flexible electronic devices,including wearable sensors,flexible triboelectric na-nogenerators,supercapacitors,flexible displays,and soft ro-bots.Furthermore,based on the self-healing mechanisms of ionogels and the design and manufacturing of related pro-ducts,we put forward perspectives on the development of flexible electronics.This review is expected to accelerate the development of self-healing ionogels in the applications of various flexible electronic devices.展开更多
Flexible electronics play a key role in the development of human society and our daily activities.Currently they are expected to revolutionize personal health management.However,it remains challenging to fabricate sma...Flexible electronics play a key role in the development of human society and our daily activities.Currently they are expected to revolutionize personal health management.However,it remains challenging to fabricate smart sensors with high robustness,reliability,and visible readout.Herein,high-performance electrochromic(EC),electro-fluorochromic(EFC),and double-network ionogels with excellent transmissivity,high mechanical robustness,and ultrastable reversibility are prepared by combination of thienoviologen-containing ionic liquids with poly(ethyl acrylate)elastomer.The ionogels exhibit good mechanical properties(1000%stretchability and 3.2 kJ m^(−2) fracture energy).The ionogel-based EC devices have a significantly simplified device fabrication process as well as superior cycling stability in which 88%of the contract ratio is maintained at 88%at 500 cycles,even after being stored for 2 years under ambient atmosphere(relative humidity:30%∼40%,25°C).The conductivity of ionogels showed a fast and reproducible response to strain,and the conductivity decreased with increased strain.By virtue of the EC and EFC properties of the thienoviologen component,the EC and EFC efficiency decreased with the increased strain loaded on the ionogels,and almost no EC or EFC phenomena were observed when the strain was above 300%.This feasible strategy provides an opportunity for the development of visible strain sensors to monitor the body’s movements through color and fluorescence emission.展开更多
Nonvolatile ionogels have recently emerged as promising soft electrolyte materials due to their high ionic conductivity and good durability.However,the compatibility between polymer networks and ionic liquids(ILs),whi...Nonvolatile ionogels have recently emerged as promising soft electrolyte materials due to their high ionic conductivity and good durability.However,the compatibility between polymer networks and ionic liquids(ILs),which show significant influence on the physicochemical properties of the ionogels,has been rarely studied.Herein,we elucidate a lower critical solution temperature(LCST)-type phase behavior of ionogels composed of polyacrylates and hydrophobic 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis{(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl}amide ILs.We systematically study the structural effects of ILs and monomers on the LCST of ionogels.Our work illustrates that the LCST of ionogels is primarily determined by the polarity of polymer side chains and the alkyl chain on cations of ILs.The oriented solvation between polymers and ILs caused by hydrogen-bonding effects and van der Waals interactions may serve as the driving force for the LCST phase behavior in our system.Furthermore,by varying the mixing ratio of two structurally similar ILs in their blends,the LCST of ionogels can be tuned to exhibit a linear variation within a wide temperature range(from subzero to over 200℃).Finally,thermoresponsive ionogels with desired patterns are prepared using photomasks.These nonvolatile ionogels with tunable LCST enriched the functionality of state-of-the-art ionogels,which provides insight into the design and fabrication of smart and flexible electronic/optical devices.展开更多
Gesture recognition utilizing flexible strain sensors is a highly valuable technology widely applied in human-machine interfaces.However,achieving rapid detection of subtle motions and timely processing of dynamic sig...Gesture recognition utilizing flexible strain sensors is a highly valuable technology widely applied in human-machine interfaces.However,achieving rapid detection of subtle motions and timely processing of dynamic signals remain a challenge for sensors.Here,highly resilient and durable ionogels are developed by introducing micro-scale incompatible phases in macroscopic homogeneous polymeric network.The compatible network disperses in conductive ionic liquid to form highly resilient and stretchable skeleton,while incompatible phase forms hydrogen bonds to dissipate energy thus strengthening the ionogels.The ionogels-derived strain sensors show highly sensitivity,fast response time(<10 ms),low detection limit(~50μm),and remarkable durability(>5000 cycles),allowing for precise monitoring of human motions.More importantly,a self-adaptive recognition program empowered by deep-learning algorithms is designed to compensate for sensors,creating a comprehensive system capable of dynamic gesture recognition.This system can comprehensively analyze both the temporal and spatial features of sensor data,enabling deeper understanding of the dynamic process underlying gestures.The system accurately classifies 10 hand gestures across five participants with impressive accuracy of 93.66%.Moreover,it maintains robust recognition performance without the need for further training even when different sensors or subjects are involved.This technological breakthrough paves the way for intuitive and seamless interaction between humans and machines,presenting significant opportunities in diverse applications,such as human-robot interaction,virtual reality control,and assistive devices for the disabled individuals.展开更多
Stretchable ionic thermoelectric(i-TE) materials have attracted growing interest in converting low-grade thermal energy into electricity. However, substantial improvement on i-TE performance of quasi-solid ionogels re...Stretchable ionic thermoelectric(i-TE) materials have attracted growing interest in converting low-grade thermal energy into electricity. However, substantial improvement on i-TE performance of quasi-solid ionogels remains a significant challenge.Here, a nanocomposite ionogel with skin-like stretchability, high i-TE performance, thermostability and durability is prepared by hybridizing ionic liquid(IL) and Laponite nanosheets into waterborne polyurethane(WPU). With multiple H-bond, WPU can accommodate a higher content of IL, thereby improving its ionic conductivity. After cation exchange between IL and Laponite,the negatively charged Laponite sheets and released Na+can enhance the ionic Seebeck coefficient by enlarging thermophoretic mobility difference between the cations and anions in ionogel. Besides, incorporation of Laponite causes the decrease of thermal conductivity. Thus, the WPU-IL-Laponite ionogel exhibits a high ionic thermopower of 44.1 m V K-1, high ionic conductivity of 14.1 m S cm-1and low thermal conductivity of 0.43 W m-1K-1at a relative humidity of 90%. The corresponding ionic figure of merit of the ionogel is 1.90±0.27. Moreover, the ionogel demonstrates excellent durability during repeated stretching process.The stretchable ionogel can be fabricated into ionic thermoelectric capacitor to convert thermal energy from solar radiation into electricity.展开更多
Neurological injuries and disorders have a significant impact on individuals’quality of life,often resulting in motor and sensory loss.To assess motor performance and monitor neurological disorders,non-invasive techn...Neurological injuries and disorders have a significant impact on individuals’quality of life,often resulting in motor and sensory loss.To assess motor performance and monitor neurological disorders,non-invasive techniques such as electroencephalography(EEG)and electromyography(EMG)are commonly used.Traditionally employed wet electrodes with conductive gels are limited by lengthy skin preparation time and allergic reactions.Although dry electrodes and hydrogel-based electrodes can mitigate these issues,their applicability for long-term monitoring is limited.Dry electrodes are susceptible to motion artifacts,whereas hydrogel-based electrodes face challenges related to water-induced instability.Recently,ionogels and eutectogels derived from ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have gained immense popularity due to their non-volatility,ionic conductivity,thermal stability,and tunability.Eutectogels,in particular,exhibit superior biocompatibility.These characteristics make them suitable alternatives for the development of safer,robust,and reliable EEG and EMG electrodes.However,research specifically focused on their application for EEG and EMG signal acquisition remains limited.This article explores the electrode requirements and material advancements in EEG and EMG sensing,with a focus on highlighting the benefits that ionogels and eutectogels offer over conventional materials.It sheds light on the current limitations of these materials and proposes areas for further improvement in this field.The potential of these gel-based materials to achieve a seamless interface for high-quality and long-term electrophysiological signal acquisition is emphasized.Leveraging the unique properties of ionogels and eutectogels holds promise for future advancements in EEG and EMG electrode materials,leading to improved monitoring systems and enhanced patient outcomes.展开更多
Polymer ionogel(PIG)is a new type of flexible,stretchable,and ion-conductive material,which generally consists of two components(polymer matrix materials and ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents).More and more attenti...Polymer ionogel(PIG)is a new type of flexible,stretchable,and ion-conductive material,which generally consists of two components(polymer matrix materials and ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents).More and more attention has been received owing to its excellent properties,such as nonvolatility,good ionic conductivity,excellent thermal stability,high electrochemical stability,and transparency.In this review,the latest research and developments of PIGs are comprehensively reviewed according to different polymer matrices.Particularly,the development of novel structural designs,preparation methods,basic properties,and their advantages are respectively summarized.Furthermore,the typical applications of PIGs in flexible ionic skin,flexible electrochromic devices,flexible actuators,and flexible power supplies are reviewed.The novel working mechanism,device structure design strategies,and the unique functions of the PIG-based flexible ionic devices are briefly introduced.Finally,the perspectives on the current challenges and future directions of PIGs and their application are discussed.展开更多
Ionogels,generally formed by immobilizing ionic liquids(ILs)with polymer gelators,hold considerable promise as quasi-solid-state electrolytes(QSSEs)for lithium metal batteries(LMBs)due to their high safety and electro...Ionogels,generally formed by immobilizing ionic liquids(ILs)with polymer gelators,hold considerable promise as quasi-solid-state electrolytes(QSSEs)for lithium metal batteries(LMBs)due to their high safety and electrode compatibility.However,their practical use in high-temperature LMBs suffers from the softened polymer chains of gelator at high temperatures,leading to liquid leakage and severe growth of Li dendrite.Here,a novel inorganic ionogel(PCNIL)combining lithium salt-containing IL with porous graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets(PCN)is developed through direct physical mixing.PCNIL exhibits a superior ionic conductivity(0.75 mS cm^(-1))at room temperature similar to that of neat IL electrolyte(LiIL)and a Li^(+)transference number(0.56)greatly higher than that of Li-IL(0.20).Furthermore,PCNIL maintains a temperature-independent shear storage modulus of up to 5 MPa from room temperature to 150℃.Consequently,the Li|PCNIL|Li symmetrical cell demonstrates extended reversible lithium plating/stripping over 1200 h without dendritic growth.The robust mechanical strength,excellent thermal stability,and electrochemical stability of PCNIL allow Li|PCNIL|LiFePO_(4)cells to operate stably in a wide temperature range of 25–150℃.展开更多
Gel-based sensors have provided unprecedented opportunities for bioelectric monitoring. Until now, sensors for underwater applicants have remained a notable challenge, as most sensors work effectively in air but swell...Gel-based sensors have provided unprecedented opportunities for bioelectric monitoring. Until now, sensors for underwater applicants have remained a notable challenge, as most sensors work effectively in air but swell underwater leading to functional failure. Herein, we introduce an innovative amphibian-inspired high-performance ionogel, where multiple supramolecular interactions in the ionogel's network confer good stretchability, elasticity, conductivity, and the hydrophobic C-F bonds play a key role in diminishing water molecule hydration and provide outstanding environmental stability. These unique properties of ionogels make them suitable as wearable amphibious fiexible sensors, and the sensors are capable of highly sensitive and stable human motion monitoring in air and underwater. Integration of the designed sensor into an artificial intelligence drowning alarm system, which recognizes the swimmer's movement status by monitoring the amplitude and frequency, especially in the drowning status for real-time alarms.This work provides novel strategies for motion recognition and hazard monitoring in amphibious environments, meeting the new generation of wearable sensors.展开更多
Flexible pressure sensors show great promise for applications in such fields as electronic skin,healthcare,and intelligent robotics.Traditional capacitive pressure sensors,however,face the problem of low sensitivity,w...Flexible pressure sensors show great promise for applications in such fields as electronic skin,healthcare,and intelligent robotics.Traditional capacitive pressure sensors,however,face the problem of low sensitivity,which limits their wider application.In this paper,a flexible capacitive pressure sensor with microstructured ionization layer is fabricated by a sandwich-type process,with a low-cost and simple process of inverted molding with sandpapers being used to form a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer ionic film with double-sided microstructure as the dielectric layer of the sensor,with silver nanowires as electrodes.The operating mechanism of this iontronic pressure sensor is analyzed using a graphical method,and the sensor is tested on a pressure platform.The test results show that the sensor has ultrahigh pressure sensitivities of 3.744 and 1.689 kPa^(−1) at low(0-20 kPa)and high(20-800 kPa)pressures,respectively,as well as a rapid response time(100 ms),and it exhibits good stability and repeatability.The sensor can be used for sensitive monitoring of activities such as finger bending,and for facial expression(smile,frown)recognition,as well as speech recognition.展开更多
Ionogels have demonstrated substantial applications in smart wearable systems,soft robotics,and biomedical engineering due to the exceptional ionic conductivity and optical transparency.However,achieving ionogels with...Ionogels have demonstrated substantial applications in smart wearable systems,soft robotics,and biomedical engineering due to the exceptional ionic conductivity and optical transparency.However,achieving ionogels with desirable mechanical properties,environmental stability,and multi-mode sensing remains challenging.Here,we propose a simple strategy for the fabrication of multifunctional silk fabric-based ionogels(BSFIGs).The resulting fabric ionogels exhibits superior mechanical properties,with high tensile strength(11.3 MPa)and work of fracture(2.53 MJ/m^(3)).And its work of fracture still has 1.42 MJ/m^(3)as the notch increased to 50%,indicating its crack growth insensitivity.These ionogels can be used as sensors for strain,temperature,and tactile multimode sensing,demonstrating a gauge factor of 1.19 and a temperature coefficient of resistance of3.17/℃^(-1).Furthermore,these ionogels can be used for the detection of different roughness and as touch screens.The ionogels also exhibit exceptional optical transmittance and environmental stability even at80℃.Our scalable fabrication process broadens the application potential of these multifunctional ionogels in diverse fields,from smart systems to extreme environments.展开更多
Artificial skin should embody a softly functional film that is capable of self-powering,healing and sensing with neuromorphic processing.However,the pursuit of a bionic skin that combines high flexibility,self-healabi...Artificial skin should embody a softly functional film that is capable of self-powering,healing and sensing with neuromorphic processing.However,the pursuit of a bionic skin that combines high flexibility,self-healability,and zero-powered photosynaptic functionality remains elusive.In this study,we report a self-powered and self-healable neuromorphic vision skin,featuring silver nanoparticle-doped ionogel heterostructure as photoacceptor.The localized surface plasmon resonance induced by light in the nanoparticles triggers temperature fluctuations within the heterojunction,facilitating ion migration for visual sensing with synaptic behaviors.The abundant reversible hydrogen bonds in the ionogel endow the skin with remarkable mechanical flexibility and self-healing properties.We assembled a neuromorphic visual skin equipped with a 5×5 photosynapse array,capable of sensing and memorizing diverse light patterns.展开更多
Human skin can function steadily regardless of surrounding circumstarices(dry or wet),while it is still a challenge for artificial ionic skins,which tend to release solvents in dry air and leach electrolytes in wetted...Human skin can function steadily regardless of surrounding circumstarices(dry or wet),while it is still a challenge for artificial ionic skins,which tend to release solvents in dry air and leach electrolytes in wetted state.Herein,a series of hierarchically crosslinked ionogels containing hydrophobic ionic liquids(ILs)is fabricated by combining a crystalline fluorinated copolymer with hydrophobic ILs.With a reasonable combination of nonvolatility,transparency,stretchablility,and sensitivity,such ionogels can work as reliable sensors for real-time monitoring huma n motions and operate steadily in complex environments as human skin does,which can contribute to the developme nt of durable sen sing devices with a simple design.展开更多
New chemistries are being developed to increase the capacity and power of rechargeable batteries. However, the risk of safety issues increases when high-energy batteries using highly active materials encounter harsh o...New chemistries are being developed to increase the capacity and power of rechargeable batteries. However, the risk of safety issues increases when high-energy batteries using highly active materials encounter harsh operating conditions. Here we report on the synthesis of a unique ionogel electrolyte for abuse-tolerant lithium batteries. A hierarchically architected silica/polymer scaffold is designed and fabricated through a facile soft chemistry route, which is competent to confine ionic liquids with superior uptake ability (92.4 wt%). The monolithic ionogel exhibits high conductivity and thermal/mechanical stability, featuring high-temperature elastic modulus and dendrite-free lithium cycling. The Li/LiFePO_(4) pouch cells achieve outstanding cyclability at different temperatures up to 150 ℃, and can sustain cutting, crumpling, and even coupled thermal–mechanical abuses. Moreover, the solid-state lithium batteries with LiNi_(0.60)Co_(0.20)Mn_(0.20)O_(2), LiNi_(0.80)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)O_(2), and Li_(1.2)Mn_(0.54)Ni_(0.13)Co_(0.13)O_(2) cathodes demonstrate excellent cycle performances at 60 ℃. These results indicate that the resilient and high-conductivity ionogel electrolyte is promising to realize high-performance lithium batteries with high energy density and safety.展开更多
In order to avoid leakage problem caused by liquid electrolyte, a new ionogel electrolyte was developed by in situ immobilizing organosilicon-functionalized ionic liquid within a nanoporous silica matrix. The ionic li...In order to avoid leakage problem caused by liquid electrolyte, a new ionogel electrolyte was developed by in situ immobilizing organosilicon-functionalized ionic liquid within a nanoporous silica matrix. The ionic liquid evenly coats on the surface of porous silica and fills in the silica framework pores with no strong chemical interaction. The ionogel electrolyte has the dual advantages of a silica solid support and a wide electrochemical stability window of ionic liquid （4.87 V vs. Li^＋/Li）. The half-cells assembled with this electrolyte and LiFePO4 electrode have excellent performance at room temperature and 60 ℃. The Li/SiO2-IGE/LiFePO4 cell displays a discharge capacity of 129.1 mAh·g^-1 after 200 charge/discharge cycles at room temperature.展开更多
Converting low-grade waste heat into usable electricity and storing it simultaneously requires a new technology that realize the directional migration of electrons or ions under temperature difference and enrichment o...Converting low-grade waste heat into usable electricity and storing it simultaneously requires a new technology that realize the directional migration of electrons or ions under temperature difference and enrichment on the electrodes.Although the urgent demand of energy conversion-storage(ECS)has emerged in the field of wearable electronic,achieving the integrated bi-functional device remains challenge due to the different mechanisms of electrical transportation and storage.Here,we report an ionic thermoelectric supercapacitor that relies on the synergistic functions of thermoelectricity and supercapacitor in the thermoelectric ionogel electrolyte and high-performance hydrogel electrodes to enhance the ECS performance under a thermal gradient.The thermoelectric electrolyte is composed of polyacrylamide hydrogel and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(PMSC),possessing cross-linked network with excellent cation selectivity,while the ionic thermoelectric properties are further improved in the presence of NaCl.The corresponding Seebeck coefficient and ionic conductivity of the NaCl–PMSC electrolyte reach 17.1 mV K^(-1)and 26.8 mS cm^(-1),respectively.Owing to good stretchability of both gel-based electrolyte and electrode,the fullstretchable integrated ECS device,termed ionic thermoelectric supercapacitor,presents promising thermal-charge storage capability(~1.3 mC,ΔT≈10 K),thus holds promise for wearable energy harvesting.展开更多
基金the scope of the project CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials,UIDB/50011/2020(DOI 10.54499/UIDB/50011/2020),UIDP/50011/2020(DOI 10.54499/UIDP/50011/2020)&LA/P/0006/2020(DOI 10.54499/LA/P/0006/2020),financed by national funds through the FCT/MCTES(PIDDAC)the scope of the projects mVACCIL(EXPL/BII-BTI/0731/2021,DOI 10.54499/EXPL/BII-BTI/0731/2021)and PureDNA(2022.03394.PTDC,DOI 10.54499/2022.03394.PTDC),financially supported by national funds(OE),through FCT/MCTES+1 种基金FCT,respectively,for the research contract CEEC-IND/02599/2020(DOI 10.54499/2020.02599.CEECIND/CP1589/CT0023)under the Scientific Stimulus-Individual Callthe PhD grant 2020/05090/BD(DOI:10.54499/2020.05090.BD).
文摘Despite relevant advances,the pharmaceutical industry continues to strive with the limited adaptability,moisture management,and discomfort caused by existing wound dressings.Adding to these challenges are the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of common(bio)therapeutics,overall leading to unmet clinical demands,safety concerns,and poor patient compliance.Ionogels,a versatile class of materials comprising ionic liquids(ILs)confined in an organic or inorganic solid network,have been proposed to overcome these drawbacks.They have demonstrated the ability to enhance the antimicrobial and mechanical properties of the resulting materials while allowing remarkable improvements in drug solubility and their delivery to targeted sites.Nowadays,safety investigations and clinical trials are still required to fully leverage the potential of ionogels for human applications.However,the recent FDA approval of the New Drug Application MRX-5LBT®,a transdermal drug delivery system,opens promising perspectives toward the clinical translation of ionogels.This review focuses on recent advances achieved in the design of ionogels for pharmaceutical applications,viz.in topical formulations to promote wound healing with antimicrobial activity,and as platforms to improve drug pharmacokinetics(solubility and bioavailability),and their delivery at targeted specific sites with controlled release behaviour.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32271976,32371978)scientific and technological innovation funding of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University(KFb22087,KFB23145).
文摘Due to the features and wide range of potential applications,cellulose ionogels are the subject of extensive research.Green celluloses have been employed as a three-dimensional skeleton network to restrict the ionic liquids(ILs)toward advanced ion-conductive ionogels.Diversiform cellulose ionogels with desirable perfor-mances,via physical/chemical reactions between cellulose and ILs,have been harvested,which have the po-tential to emerge as a bright star in the field of flexible electronics,such as sensors,electrolyte materials as power sources,and thermoelectric devices.Herein,a review regarding cellulose ionogels in terms of fundamental types of cellulose,formation strategies and mechanism,and principal properties is presented.Next,the diverse application prospects of cellulose ionogels in flexible electronics have been summarized.More importantly,the future challenges and advancing directions to be explored for cellulose ionogels are discussed.
基金funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND—Grant Agreement No:945357.
文摘The search for safer next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has driven significant research on non-toxic,non-flammable solid electrolytes.However,their electrochemical performance often falls short.This work presents a simple,one-step photopolymerization process for synthesizing biphasic liquid–solid ionogel electrolytes using acrylic acid monomer and P_(111i4)FSI ionic liquid.We investigated the impact of lithium salt concentration and temperature on ion diffusion,particularly lithium-ion(Li^(+))mobility,within these ionogels.Pulsed-field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance(PFG-NMR)revealed enhanced Li^(+)diffusion in the acrylic acid(AA)-based ionogels compared to their non-confined ionic liquid counterparts.Remarkably,Li^(+)diffusion remained favorable in the ionogels regardless of salt concentration.These AA-based ionogels demonstrate very good ionic conductivity(>1 mS cm^(-1) at room temperature)and a wide electrochemical window(up to 5.3 V vs Li^(+)/Li^(0)).These findings suggest significant promise for AA-based ionogels as polymer solid electrolytes in future solid-state battery applications.
文摘Natural rubber(NR),besides being an abundant renewable resource for the elastomer industry,can be a potential resource for the design of innovative biobased polymer networks.The present work is based on“telechelic”liquid natural rubber oligomers obtained by controlled chemical degradation of NR.The chain ends of such oligomers can then be functionalized(with acrylate functions in the present case)and reacted with multifunctional crosslinkers in order to form networks.What’s more,the initial solubility of such thermosetting system in an ionic liquid(IL)can be used for the formulation of ionogels.Such solid networks typically containing 80%of IL were produced,resulting in high ionic conductivity performances.The oligomer chain length was shown to affect IL fragility due to confinement and specific interactions of ions with the host polymer network.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52573131,22203015)Fujian Science&Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China(2021ZZ127)+2 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0710303)Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2024J01626)Fujian Provincial Health Technology Project(2024QNA016)。
文摘Ionogels,with their combined properties of flexibility,excellent ionic conductivity,and biomechanical characteristics similar to biological tissues,have become key materials in flexible electronics,exhibiting enormous appli-cation potential in fields such as health monitoring and smart wearables.However,ionogels are susceptible to mechanical damage.Under large deformations and continuous mechan-ical loading,structural damage and device failure are in-evitable.Self-healing ability can significantly improve the reliability,service life,and safety of devices.This review dis-cusses the latest progress in self-healing ionogels,covering self-healing mechanisms,as well as the design,preparation,and applications of various ionogel-based flexible electronic devices,including wearable sensors,flexible triboelectric na-nogenerators,supercapacitors,flexible displays,and soft ro-bots.Furthermore,based on the self-healing mechanisms of ionogels and the design and manufacturing of related pro-ducts,we put forward perspectives on the development of flexible electronics.This review is expected to accelerate the development of self-healing ionogels in the applications of various flexible electronic devices.
基金research was made possible as a result of generous grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant no.2021YFB3200700)the Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.22175138,21875180,and 52203240)+4 种基金the Independent Innovation Capability Improvement Project of Xi’an Jiaotong University(grant no.PY3A066)the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(grant no.BX2021231)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant no.sxjh032021099)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant no.2021M692545)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(grant no.2021JQ-043).
文摘Flexible electronics play a key role in the development of human society and our daily activities.Currently they are expected to revolutionize personal health management.However,it remains challenging to fabricate smart sensors with high robustness,reliability,and visible readout.Herein,high-performance electrochromic(EC),electro-fluorochromic(EFC),and double-network ionogels with excellent transmissivity,high mechanical robustness,and ultrastable reversibility are prepared by combination of thienoviologen-containing ionic liquids with poly(ethyl acrylate)elastomer.The ionogels exhibit good mechanical properties(1000%stretchability and 3.2 kJ m^(−2) fracture energy).The ionogel-based EC devices have a significantly simplified device fabrication process as well as superior cycling stability in which 88%of the contract ratio is maintained at 88%at 500 cycles,even after being stored for 2 years under ambient atmosphere(relative humidity:30%∼40%,25°C).The conductivity of ionogels showed a fast and reproducible response to strain,and the conductivity decreased with increased strain.By virtue of the EC and EFC properties of the thienoviologen component,the EC and EFC efficiency decreased with the increased strain loaded on the ionogels,and almost no EC or EFC phenomena were observed when the strain was above 300%.This feasible strategy provides an opportunity for the development of visible strain sensors to monitor the body’s movements through color and fluorescence emission.
基金financially supported by theNationalNatural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(no.21725401)the National Key R&D Program of China(grant no.2017YFA0207800)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(no.2019M650434)the National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(nos.21774004,22073094)the supports of Computing Center of Jilin Province and Computing Center of CIAC,CAS.
文摘Nonvolatile ionogels have recently emerged as promising soft electrolyte materials due to their high ionic conductivity and good durability.However,the compatibility between polymer networks and ionic liquids(ILs),which show significant influence on the physicochemical properties of the ionogels,has been rarely studied.Herein,we elucidate a lower critical solution temperature(LCST)-type phase behavior of ionogels composed of polyacrylates and hydrophobic 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis{(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl}amide ILs.We systematically study the structural effects of ILs and monomers on the LCST of ionogels.Our work illustrates that the LCST of ionogels is primarily determined by the polarity of polymer side chains and the alkyl chain on cations of ILs.The oriented solvation between polymers and ILs caused by hydrogen-bonding effects and van der Waals interactions may serve as the driving force for the LCST phase behavior in our system.Furthermore,by varying the mixing ratio of two structurally similar ILs in their blends,the LCST of ionogels can be tuned to exhibit a linear variation within a wide temperature range(from subzero to over 200℃).Finally,thermoresponsive ionogels with desired patterns are prepared using photomasks.These nonvolatile ionogels with tunable LCST enriched the functionality of state-of-the-art ionogels,which provides insight into the design and fabrication of smart and flexible electronic/optical devices.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFA1401103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61825403,61921005,and 82370520).
文摘Gesture recognition utilizing flexible strain sensors is a highly valuable technology widely applied in human-machine interfaces.However,achieving rapid detection of subtle motions and timely processing of dynamic signals remain a challenge for sensors.Here,highly resilient and durable ionogels are developed by introducing micro-scale incompatible phases in macroscopic homogeneous polymeric network.The compatible network disperses in conductive ionic liquid to form highly resilient and stretchable skeleton,while incompatible phase forms hydrogen bonds to dissipate energy thus strengthening the ionogels.The ionogels-derived strain sensors show highly sensitivity,fast response time(<10 ms),low detection limit(~50μm),and remarkable durability(>5000 cycles),allowing for precise monitoring of human motions.More importantly,a self-adaptive recognition program empowered by deep-learning algorithms is designed to compensate for sensors,creating a comprehensive system capable of dynamic gesture recognition.This system can comprehensively analyze both the temporal and spatial features of sensor data,enabling deeper understanding of the dynamic process underlying gestures.The system accurately classifies 10 hand gestures across five participants with impressive accuracy of 93.66%.Moreover,it maintains robust recognition performance without the need for further training even when different sensors or subjects are involved.This technological breakthrough paves the way for intuitive and seamless interaction between humans and machines,presenting significant opportunities in diverse applications,such as human-robot interaction,virtual reality control,and assistive devices for the disabled individuals.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2018YFA0703100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51733006)。
文摘Stretchable ionic thermoelectric(i-TE) materials have attracted growing interest in converting low-grade thermal energy into electricity. However, substantial improvement on i-TE performance of quasi-solid ionogels remains a significant challenge.Here, a nanocomposite ionogel with skin-like stretchability, high i-TE performance, thermostability and durability is prepared by hybridizing ionic liquid(IL) and Laponite nanosheets into waterborne polyurethane(WPU). With multiple H-bond, WPU can accommodate a higher content of IL, thereby improving its ionic conductivity. After cation exchange between IL and Laponite,the negatively charged Laponite sheets and released Na+can enhance the ionic Seebeck coefficient by enlarging thermophoretic mobility difference between the cations and anions in ionogel. Besides, incorporation of Laponite causes the decrease of thermal conductivity. Thus, the WPU-IL-Laponite ionogel exhibits a high ionic thermopower of 44.1 m V K-1, high ionic conductivity of 14.1 m S cm-1and low thermal conductivity of 0.43 W m-1K-1at a relative humidity of 90%. The corresponding ionic figure of merit of the ionogel is 1.90±0.27. Moreover, the ionogel demonstrates excellent durability during repeated stretching process.The stretchable ionogel can be fabricated into ionic thermoelectric capacitor to convert thermal energy from solar radiation into electricity.
基金funding from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong SAR Government(GRF#16302723 and ECS#26201323).
文摘Neurological injuries and disorders have a significant impact on individuals’quality of life,often resulting in motor and sensory loss.To assess motor performance and monitor neurological disorders,non-invasive techniques such as electroencephalography(EEG)and electromyography(EMG)are commonly used.Traditionally employed wet electrodes with conductive gels are limited by lengthy skin preparation time and allergic reactions.Although dry electrodes and hydrogel-based electrodes can mitigate these issues,their applicability for long-term monitoring is limited.Dry electrodes are susceptible to motion artifacts,whereas hydrogel-based electrodes face challenges related to water-induced instability.Recently,ionogels and eutectogels derived from ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have gained immense popularity due to their non-volatility,ionic conductivity,thermal stability,and tunability.Eutectogels,in particular,exhibit superior biocompatibility.These characteristics make them suitable alternatives for the development of safer,robust,and reliable EEG and EMG electrodes.However,research specifically focused on their application for EEG and EMG signal acquisition remains limited.This article explores the electrode requirements and material advancements in EEG and EMG sensing,with a focus on highlighting the benefits that ionogels and eutectogels offer over conventional materials.It sheds light on the current limitations of these materials and proposes areas for further improvement in this field.The potential of these gel-based materials to achieve a seamless interface for high-quality and long-term electrophysiological signal acquisition is emphasized.Leveraging the unique properties of ionogels and eutectogels holds promise for future advancements in EEG and EMG electrode materials,leading to improved monitoring systems and enhanced patient outcomes.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (No.LH2023E035)the Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.LBH-TZ0604)the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices,South China University of Technology (No.2022-skllmd-08).
文摘Polymer ionogel(PIG)is a new type of flexible,stretchable,and ion-conductive material,which generally consists of two components(polymer matrix materials and ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents).More and more attention has been received owing to its excellent properties,such as nonvolatility,good ionic conductivity,excellent thermal stability,high electrochemical stability,and transparency.In this review,the latest research and developments of PIGs are comprehensively reviewed according to different polymer matrices.Particularly,the development of novel structural designs,preparation methods,basic properties,and their advantages are respectively summarized.Furthermore,the typical applications of PIGs in flexible ionic skin,flexible electrochromic devices,flexible actuators,and flexible power supplies are reviewed.The novel working mechanism,device structure design strategies,and the unique functions of the PIG-based flexible ionic devices are briefly introduced.Finally,the perspectives on the current challenges and future directions of PIGs and their application are discussed.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072118 and 52373206)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology for Vehicle(72275002)+2 种基金Research fund of Yue Lu Mountain Industrial Innovation Center(2023YCII0137)the Open Research Fund of School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Henan Normal University(2024Z04)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2024JJ5076)。
文摘Ionogels,generally formed by immobilizing ionic liquids(ILs)with polymer gelators,hold considerable promise as quasi-solid-state electrolytes(QSSEs)for lithium metal batteries(LMBs)due to their high safety and electrode compatibility.However,their practical use in high-temperature LMBs suffers from the softened polymer chains of gelator at high temperatures,leading to liquid leakage and severe growth of Li dendrite.Here,a novel inorganic ionogel(PCNIL)combining lithium salt-containing IL with porous graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets(PCN)is developed through direct physical mixing.PCNIL exhibits a superior ionic conductivity(0.75 mS cm^(-1))at room temperature similar to that of neat IL electrolyte(LiIL)and a Li^(+)transference number(0.56)greatly higher than that of Li-IL(0.20).Furthermore,PCNIL maintains a temperature-independent shear storage modulus of up to 5 MPa from room temperature to 150℃.Consequently,the Li|PCNIL|Li symmetrical cell demonstrates extended reversible lithium plating/stripping over 1200 h without dendritic growth.The robust mechanical strength,excellent thermal stability,and electrochemical stability of PCNIL allow Li|PCNIL|LiFePO_(4)cells to operate stably in a wide temperature range of 25–150℃.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province (No. SKL202302002)Key Research and Development Project of the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Department (No. 20210204142YY)。
文摘Gel-based sensors have provided unprecedented opportunities for bioelectric monitoring. Until now, sensors for underwater applicants have remained a notable challenge, as most sensors work effectively in air but swell underwater leading to functional failure. Herein, we introduce an innovative amphibian-inspired high-performance ionogel, where multiple supramolecular interactions in the ionogel's network confer good stretchability, elasticity, conductivity, and the hydrophobic C-F bonds play a key role in diminishing water molecule hydration and provide outstanding environmental stability. These unique properties of ionogels make them suitable as wearable amphibious fiexible sensors, and the sensors are capable of highly sensitive and stable human motion monitoring in air and underwater. Integration of the designed sensor into an artificial intelligence drowning alarm system, which recognizes the swimmer's movement status by monitoring the amplitude and frequency, especially in the drowning status for real-time alarms.This work provides novel strategies for motion recognition and hazard monitoring in amphibious environments, meeting the new generation of wearable sensors.
基金supported by the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52105594)the Youth Project of the Applied Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province(Grant No.20210302124274)+4 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202102030201005)the Natural Youth Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(Grant Nos.202103021223005 and 202203021212015)the Fund for Shanxi 1331 Project,the Science and Technology Innovation Plan for Colleges and Universities in Shanxi Province(Grant No.2022L575)the Science and Technology Innovation Project in Higher Schools in Shanxi(Grant No.J2020383)Teaching Reform and Innovation Project of the Education Department of Shanxi Province(Grant No.J20221195).
文摘Flexible pressure sensors show great promise for applications in such fields as electronic skin,healthcare,and intelligent robotics.Traditional capacitive pressure sensors,however,face the problem of low sensitivity,which limits their wider application.In this paper,a flexible capacitive pressure sensor with microstructured ionization layer is fabricated by a sandwich-type process,with a low-cost and simple process of inverted molding with sandpapers being used to form a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer ionic film with double-sided microstructure as the dielectric layer of the sensor,with silver nanowires as electrodes.The operating mechanism of this iontronic pressure sensor is analyzed using a graphical method,and the sensor is tested on a pressure platform.The test results show that the sensor has ultrahigh pressure sensitivities of 3.744 and 1.689 kPa^(−1) at low(0-20 kPa)and high(20-800 kPa)pressures,respectively,as well as a rapid response time(100 ms),and it exhibits good stability and repeatability.The sensor can be used for sensitive monitoring of activities such as finger bending,and for facial expression(smile,frown)recognition,as well as speech recognition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12302192)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.SWU-KQ22025)+4 种基金the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(No.KJQN202300222)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0241)the Fund for Innovative Research Groups of Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.A2024202045)Key Technologies and Demonstration Application Research Project for Large-scale Lithium-ion Hybrid Energy Storage Equipment(No.HC23118)Major Basic Research Project of Hebei Province Natural Science Foundation(No.A2023202049).
文摘Ionogels have demonstrated substantial applications in smart wearable systems,soft robotics,and biomedical engineering due to the exceptional ionic conductivity and optical transparency.However,achieving ionogels with desirable mechanical properties,environmental stability,and multi-mode sensing remains challenging.Here,we propose a simple strategy for the fabrication of multifunctional silk fabric-based ionogels(BSFIGs).The resulting fabric ionogels exhibits superior mechanical properties,with high tensile strength(11.3 MPa)and work of fracture(2.53 MJ/m^(3)).And its work of fracture still has 1.42 MJ/m^(3)as the notch increased to 50%,indicating its crack growth insensitivity.These ionogels can be used as sensors for strain,temperature,and tactile multimode sensing,demonstrating a gauge factor of 1.19 and a temperature coefficient of resistance of3.17/℃^(-1).Furthermore,these ionogels can be used for the detection of different roughness and as touch screens.The ionogels also exhibit exceptional optical transmittance and environmental stability even at80℃.Our scalable fabrication process broadens the application potential of these multifunctional ionogels in diverse fields,from smart systems to extreme environments.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62274088,62288102)the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M741657)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(2023ZB554)the Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor program。
文摘Artificial skin should embody a softly functional film that is capable of self-powering,healing and sensing with neuromorphic processing.However,the pursuit of a bionic skin that combines high flexibility,self-healability,and zero-powered photosynaptic functionality remains elusive.In this study,we report a self-powered and self-healable neuromorphic vision skin,featuring silver nanoparticle-doped ionogel heterostructure as photoacceptor.The localized surface plasmon resonance induced by light in the nanoparticles triggers temperature fluctuations within the heterojunction,facilitating ion migration for visual sensing with synaptic behaviors.The abundant reversible hydrogen bonds in the ionogel endow the skin with remarkable mechanical flexibility and self-healing properties.We assembled a neuromorphic visual skin equipped with a 5×5 photosynapse array,capable of sensing and memorizing diverse light patterns.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21875268 and 51276009)National Research Fund for Fundamental Key Projects(Nos.2013CB933000 and 2012CB933800)+3 种基金the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.KJZD-EW-M01 and KJZD-EW-M03)the 111 project(No.B14009)Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS(No.2016026)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M650435).
文摘Human skin can function steadily regardless of surrounding circumstarices(dry or wet),while it is still a challenge for artificial ionic skins,which tend to release solvents in dry air and leach electrolytes in wetted state.Herein,a series of hierarchically crosslinked ionogels containing hydrophobic ionic liquids(ILs)is fabricated by combining a crystalline fluorinated copolymer with hydrophobic ILs.With a reasonable combination of nonvolatility,transparency,stretchablility,and sensitivity,such ionogels can work as reliable sensors for real-time monitoring huma n motions and operate steadily in complex environments as human skin does,which can contribute to the developme nt of durable sen sing devices with a simple design.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51972132.51772116 and 52002141)the Program for HUST Academic Frontier Youth Team(2016QYTD04).The authors thank the Analytical and Testing Center of HUST for DMA,TGA measurements,etc.
文摘New chemistries are being developed to increase the capacity and power of rechargeable batteries. However, the risk of safety issues increases when high-energy batteries using highly active materials encounter harsh operating conditions. Here we report on the synthesis of a unique ionogel electrolyte for abuse-tolerant lithium batteries. A hierarchically architected silica/polymer scaffold is designed and fabricated through a facile soft chemistry route, which is competent to confine ionic liquids with superior uptake ability (92.4 wt%). The monolithic ionogel exhibits high conductivity and thermal/mechanical stability, featuring high-temperature elastic modulus and dendrite-free lithium cycling. The Li/LiFePO_(4) pouch cells achieve outstanding cyclability at different temperatures up to 150 ℃, and can sustain cutting, crumpling, and even coupled thermal–mechanical abuses. Moreover, the solid-state lithium batteries with LiNi_(0.60)Co_(0.20)Mn_(0.20)O_(2), LiNi_(0.80)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)O_(2), and Li_(1.2)Mn_(0.54)Ni_(0.13)Co_(0.13)O_(2) cathodes demonstrate excellent cycle performances at 60 ℃. These results indicate that the resilient and high-conductivity ionogel electrolyte is promising to realize high-performance lithium batteries with high energy density and safety.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0100204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51772030)+2 种基金the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1564206)the Major Achievements Transformation Project for Central University in Beijingthe Science and Technology Project of State Grid Corporation of China(No.15-JS-191)
文摘In order to avoid leakage problem caused by liquid electrolyte, a new ionogel electrolyte was developed by in situ immobilizing organosilicon-functionalized ionic liquid within a nanoporous silica matrix. The ionic liquid evenly coats on the surface of porous silica and fills in the silica framework pores with no strong chemical interaction. The ionogel electrolyte has the dual advantages of a silica solid support and a wide electrochemical stability window of ionic liquid （4.87 V vs. Li^＋/Li）. The half-cells assembled with this electrolyte and LiFePO4 electrode have excellent performance at room temperature and 60 ℃. The Li/SiO2-IGE/LiFePO4 cell displays a discharge capacity of 129.1 mAh·g^-1 after 200 charge/discharge cycles at room temperature.
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51873033 and No.52073057)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2232020A-01 and 2232019A3-02)+3 种基金DHU Distinguished Young Professor Program(LZB2019002)Shanghai Rising-Star Program(20QA1400300)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central University and Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Donghua University(CUSFDH-D-2020033)State Key Laboratory for Space Power Sources Technology(No.YF07050117F0768)。
文摘Converting low-grade waste heat into usable electricity and storing it simultaneously requires a new technology that realize the directional migration of electrons or ions under temperature difference and enrichment on the electrodes.Although the urgent demand of energy conversion-storage(ECS)has emerged in the field of wearable electronic,achieving the integrated bi-functional device remains challenge due to the different mechanisms of electrical transportation and storage.Here,we report an ionic thermoelectric supercapacitor that relies on the synergistic functions of thermoelectricity and supercapacitor in the thermoelectric ionogel electrolyte and high-performance hydrogel electrodes to enhance the ECS performance under a thermal gradient.The thermoelectric electrolyte is composed of polyacrylamide hydrogel and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(PMSC),possessing cross-linked network with excellent cation selectivity,while the ionic thermoelectric properties are further improved in the presence of NaCl.The corresponding Seebeck coefficient and ionic conductivity of the NaCl–PMSC electrolyte reach 17.1 mV K^(-1)and 26.8 mS cm^(-1),respectively.Owing to good stretchability of both gel-based electrolyte and electrode,the fullstretchable integrated ECS device,termed ionic thermoelectric supercapacitor,presents promising thermal-charge storage capability(~1.3 mC,ΔT≈10 K),thus holds promise for wearable energy harvesting.
