Fire-retardant Solid State Electrolytes for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries

该项目旨在为锂离子电池开发具有优异阻燃性和高离子电导率的固态复合电解质。利用聚合物电解质和陶瓷电解质的优点，合成的复合电解质有望取代现有的易燃液体电解质，从而提高电池的安全性。该项目将促进对固态电解质设计和优化的认识，以及对复合电解质阻燃和离子导电机理的理解。该项目的成果将有助于减少电池火灾，澳大利亚电池行业的技能发展，以及可持续零碳经济的发展。

This project aims to develop solid-state composite electrolytes combining exceptional flame retardancy and high ion conductivity for lithium-ion batteries. By leveraging merits of both polymer and ceramic electrolytes, the resultant composite electrolytes are expected to enhance battery safety by replacing existing flammable liquid counterparts. The project will advance the knowledge on the design and optimization of solid-state electrolytes, and the understanding on the fire-retarding and ionic conducting mechanisms of composite electrolytes. The outcomes of this project will contribute to the reduction of battery fires, the skills development in the Australian battery industry, and the advancement of a sustainable carbon-zero economy.