Molecular-Level Engineering of Gel Polymer Electrolytes in Sodiumion Batteries: A Comprehensive Computational Study

Key Points

• The study aims to address the challenges of electrolyte design in sodium-ion batteries to enhance ionic conductivity and cation transference.
• Conducted a comprehensive computational analysis of gel polymer electrolytes.
• Evaluated various molecular structures and their effects on ionic conductivity.
• Assessed cation transference numbers through simulations.
• Identified optimal molecular configurations that enhance ionic conductivity.
• Achieved improvements in cation transference numbers over conventional designs.