ACS Nano· 2026Q1
Molecular Tailoring of Succinonitrile Reshapes Na + Solvation and Interfacial Chemistry in High-Voltage Solid-State Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium Metal Batteries
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A novel succinonitrile-based plasticizer (SGa) enhances Na+ solvation and interfacial stability in solid-state polymer electrolytes, enabling Na metal batteries to retain 90.6% capacity after 1500 cycles at 1 C.
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Key points
- A novel plasticizer (SGa) derived from succinonitrile improves Na+ solvation and polymer chain interactions.
- The modified solid-state polymer electrolyte exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 0.352 mS cm–1 and a Na+ transference number of 0.71.
- Molecular dynamics simulations show SGa creates a Na+-dominated fast conduction network and anchors anions.
- The new electrolyte induces a stable solid electrolyte interphase enriched in inorganic Na3N, significantly improving Na anode stability.
- A Na3V2(PO4)3|SPE|Na cell demonstrated 90.6% capacity retention over 1500 cycles at 1 C, outperforming the pristine system (485 cycles).
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Abstract
Abstract Solid-state polymer electrolytes based on poly(ethylene oxide) are pivotal for high-safety, high-energy-density sodium metal batteries, yet suffer from inadequate room-temperature ionic conductivity and unstable electrode interfaces. Here, molecular tailoring of succinonitrile yields a novel plasticizer (SGa) featuring retained amide groups and a stable gauche conformation. This design suppresses the plasticizer self-aggregation within the poly(ethylene oxide) matrix, enhances polymer chain interactions, and optimizes Na+ solvation structures. Consequently, the resultant SPE achieves a high ionic conductivity of 0.352 mS cm–1 and a Na+ transference number of 0.71. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that SGa weakens strong Na+ coordination while anchoring TFSI– anions, establishing a Na+-dominated fast conduction network. Crucially, the modified SPE induces a uniform, robust solid electrolyte interphase enriched in inorganic Na3N, significantly stabilizing the Na anode. Na3V2(PO4)3|SPE|Na cell delivers 90.6% capacity retention after 1500 cycles at 1 C (versus 485 cycles for the pristine system) and exhibits superior rate capability (61.42 mAh g–1 at 4 C) alongside high-voltage tolerance up to 4.5 V. Beyond addressing critical bottlenecks in sodium metal batteries, this work demonstrates the effectiveness of molecular customization in designing high-performance polymer electrolytes.
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