Mechanically Interlocked Networks Enable High-Performance Propylene Carbonate-Based Gel Electrolytes for Durable Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Propylene carbonate (PC), with a wide liquid-phase temperature range, represents an ideal electrolyte solvent for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) operating under extreme conditions. However, the strong Li+‒PC coordination triggers severe solvent co-intercalation of graphite anodes, leading to irreversible exfoliation and...