Synthesis and characterization of electrospun PVdF-HFP/silane-functionalized ZrO₂ hybrid nanofiber electrolyte with enhanced optical and electrochemical properties

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<P>A facile method to produce a hybrid of organic-inorganic nanofiber electrolyte via electrospinning is hereby presented. The incorporation of functionalized zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles into poly(-vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-HFP) and complexed with lithium tri-fluoromethanesulfonate (LiCF3SO3) provided an enhanced optical transmissivity and ionic conductivity. The dependence of the nanofiber's morphology, optical and electrochemical properties on the various ZrO2 loading was studied. Results show that while nanofiller content was increased, the diameter of the nanofibers was reduced. The improved bulk ionic conductivity of the nanofiber electrolyte was at 1.96 x 10(-5) S cm(-1). Owing to the enhanced dispersibility of the 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (MPS) functionalized ZrO2, the optical transmissivity of the nanofiber electrolyte was improved significantly. This new nanofiber composite electrolyte membrane with further development has the potential to be next generation electrolyte for energy efficient windows like electrochromic devices. (C) 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.</P>