Abstract: A carbon/polymer composite electrode comprising substantially amorphous carbon entrapped in a polymeric matrix, wherein the matrix further entraps an interpenetrating ionically conducting liquid having an alkali metal salt dissolved therein.
Abstract: A solid aqueous electrolyte for use in an electrochemical device produced by the process comprising the steps of:forming a homogeneous mixture of an ionically conductive material, water and a radiation curable material, said radiation curable material being capable of crosslinking upon exposure to radition or heat; andsubjecting said mixture to ionizing radiation or heat to thereby crosslink said curable material and an electrochemical cell including the electrolyte are disclosed.