Single-ion Solid Polymer Electrolytes by Design: Chemistries, Architectures and Functional Trade-Offs

Key Points

• The review aims to explore advances in single-ion polymer electrolytes and their structure-properties relationships through molecular design.
• Reviewed recent literature on single-ion polymer electrolytes.
• Analyzed the impact of tailored chemistries and architectures on electrolyte performance.
• Discussed controlled morphologies in relation to the functional properties of electrolytes.
• Identified key design principles that enhance the ionic conductivity of single-ion polymer electrolytes.
• Demonstrated the trade-offs between mechanical properties and ionic transport.
• Highlighted the importance of morphologies in optimizing electrolyte performance.