The Impact of Anion Structure on the Physicochemical and Transport Properties of Hexamethylguanidinium-Based Sodium-Ion Electrolytes

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how different anion structures impact the properties of sodium-ion electrolytes.
• Investigated various anion structures in ionic liquids and organic ionic plastic crystals.
• Conducted physicochemical property assessments of different electrolyte formulations.
• Analyzed transport properties to evaluate efficiency in sodium-ion batteries.
• Certain anion structures significantly enhance physicochemical properties of electrolytes.
• Improved transport properties observed in specific configurations, leading to better energy storage performance.
• Findings indicate potential pathways for designing superior sodium-ion battery systems.