Reversible control of electrochemical properties using thermally-responsive polymer electrolytes.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
A thermally responsive copolymer is designed to modulate the properties of an electrolyte solution. The copolymer is prepared using pNIPAM, which governs the thermal properties, and acrylic acid, which provides the electrolyte ions. As the polymer undergoes a thermally activated phase transition, the local environment around the acid groups is reversibly switched, decreasing ion concentration and conductivity. The responsive electrolyte is used to control the activity of redox electrodes with temperature.
Medical subject headings
- Electrolytes
- Polymers