journal article·2026-01

High Na + Transference Enabled by BNNs‐Assisted Quasi‐Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Safe and Dendrite‐Resistant Sodium Metal Batteries

Kaiang Su, Saihua Jiang, Jiajin Liu, Fei Xie, Xiaoqian Su, Haocun Guan, Shuilai Qiu, Yang Lan, Congling Shi

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Abstract

Abstract Quasi‐solid polymer electrolyte (QSPE) has been shown to balance ionic conductivity and mechanical safety for sodium metal batteries, which are regarded as promising candidates. However, conventional QSPE systems are often constrained by limited ion‐transport efficiency, suboptimal interfacial compatibility, and insufficient mechanical strength, falling short of the concurrent requirements for high safety and long cycle life. Here, a novel organic–inorganic composite QSPE is proposed, in which 3‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane–functionalized boron nitride nanosheets (BNNs‐APTES) are uniformly embedded in a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) matrix. This approach allows for the construction of an anion‐immobilized and high‐efficiency ion‐conduction network, thereby facilitating the coordinated optimization of transport, mechanical robustness, and interfacial stability. Consequently, the PAN‐3 QSPE achieves a high t Na⁺ of 0.76 and maintains thermal stability >200 °C. Furthermore, Na//Na 3 V 2 (PO 4 ) 3 full cells operated at 1C for 550 cycles demonstrate a capacity retention of 95.3%. This integration of inorganic and organic components has been demonstrated to facilitate efficient Na + transport and enhance thermal robustness, thereby paving the way for the development of safe, high‐energy‐density sodium metal batteries.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity · Advancements in Battery Materials

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Affiliations

Institute of Safety Science and Engineering School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510641 China

Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510641 China

School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) Beijing 100083 China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Metro Fire and Passenger Transportation Safety China Academy of Safety Science and Technology Beijing 100012 China

College of Safety and Ocean Engineering China University of Petroleum‐Beijing 18 Fuxue Road Beijing 102249 China

Dept of Chemical Engineering University College London London WC1E 7JE UK

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province

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