Upgraded Closed-loop Recycling of PET for High-voltage Solid-state Electrolytes and Their Critical Li+ Transport

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a method for converting PET waste into functional solid-state electrolytes.
• Depolymerizing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste.
• Synthesizing polymer electrolytes from the depolymerized materials.
• Assessing the lithium ion transport characteristics of the new electrolytes.
• The upcycled solid-state electrolytes show improved lithium ion transport compared to traditional materials.
• The approach contributes to waste recycling and sustainable energy solutions.