Abstract: Provided are a bimolecular block polymer and an electrolyte and an electrical double layer capacitor containing the same. The bimolecular block polymer is suitable for an electrolyte of a capacitor, and is formed by polymerizing a first compound and a second compound. The first compound is represented by one of formula (A-1) to formula (A-4). The second compound is represented by one of formula (B-1) to formula (B-5). A molar ratio of the first compound to the second compound is between 5:1 and 1:5.

Abstract: A precursor composition of a gel electrolyte is provided, which includes (1) meta-stable nitrogen-containing polymer, (2) gelling promoter, (3) carbonate compound, and (4) metal salt. The (1) meta-stable nitrogen-containing polymer is formed by reacting (a) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound with (b) maleimide compound, wherein (a) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and (b) maleimide compound have a molar ratio of 1:0.1 to 1:10.

Abstract: nA precursor composition of a gel electrolyte is provided, which includes (1) meta-stable nitrogen-containing polymer, (2) gelling promoter, (3) carbonate compound, and (4) metal salt. The (1) meta-stable nitrogen-containing polymer is formed by reacting (a) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound with (b) maleimide compound, wherein (a) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and (b) maleimide compound have a molar ratio of 1:0.1 to 1:10.

Abstract: An ion exchange membrane is provided. The ion exchange membrane includes a reaction product of a polymer and a cross-linking reagent. The polymer includes a first repeat unit, and a second repeat unit. In particular, the first repeat unit is and, the second repeat unit is wherein R+ is A? is F?, Cl?, Br?, I?, OH?, HCO3?, HSO4?, SbF6?, BF4?, H2PO4?, H2PO3?, or H2PO2?; X is CH2iYCH2j, i and j are independently 0, or an integer from 1 to 4; Y is —O—, —S—, —CH2—, or —NH—; R1 is independently C1-8 alkyl group; and, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, or independently C1-8 alkyl group; and, the cross-linking reagent is a compound having at least two imide groups.

Abstract: An ion exchange membrane is provided. The ion exchange membrane includes a reaction product of a polymer and a cross-linking reagent. The polymer includes a first repeat unit, and a second repeat unit. In particular, the first repeat unit is and, the second repeat unit is wherein R+ is A? is F?, Cl?, Br?, I?, OH?, HCO3?, HSO4?, SbF6?, BF4?, H2PO4?, H2PO3?, or H2PO2?; X is ?CH2?iY?CH2?j, i and j are independently 0, or an integer from 1 to 4; Y is —O—, —S—, —CH2—, or —NH—; R1 is independently C1-8 alkyl group; and, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, or independently C1-8 alkyl group; and, the cross-linking reagent is a compound having at least two imide groups.

Abstract: A composite electrode material of a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery are provided. The composite electrode material of the lithium secondary battery at least includes an electrode active powder and a nanoscale coating layer coated on the surface of the electrode active powder, wherein the nanoscale coating layer is composed of a metastable state polymer, a compound A, a compound B, or a combination thereof. The compound A is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group, and the compound B is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative used as an initiator. The weight ratio of the nanoscale coating layer to the composite electrode material of the lithium secondary battery is 0.005% to 10%.

Abstract: An anode material is provided for a surface of an electrode. The anode material comprises carbon-containing substrates and unsaturated compounds. At least one chemical bond is formed between the unsaturated compounds and the surfaces of the carbon-containing substrates.

Abstract: Provided is an anode material for a lithium ion battery including an anode active material, an organic modified layer, and a lithium-containing inorganic layer. The organic modified layer is disposed on the anode active material. The lithium-containing inorganic layer is disposed on the organic modified layer. Moreover, based on 100 parts by weight of the anode active material, the organic modified layer accounts for about 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, and the lithium-containing inorganic layer accounts for about 0.1 to 20 parts by weight. A lithium ion battery including the anode material is further provided.

Abstract: The application relates to a gel polymer electrolyte and/or polymer modified electrode materials for lithium batteries.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and an electrolyte additive is provided. The electrolyte additive is a meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B). Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. A molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. A lithium secondary battery containing the non-aqueous electrolyte is further provided. The non-aqueous electrolyte of this disclosure has a higher decomposition voltage than a conventional non-aqueous electrolyte, such that the safety of the battery during overcharge or at high temperature caused by short-circuit current is improved.

Abstract: A separator substrate include a substrate having a bulk portion and a surface portion, the surface portion having at least one porous area with a net charge; and ionic particles coupling to at least a part of the at least one porous area. The ionic particles have a net charge of an opposite sign to the net charge of the at least one porous area. The coupling between the part of the at least one porous area and the ionic particles may result in at least one of a good electrochemical performance, chemical stability, thermal stability, wettability, and mechanical strength of the separator substrate.

Abstract: Proton exchange membrane compositions having high proton conductivity are provided. The proton exchange membrane composition includes a hyper-branched polymer, wherein the hyper-branched polymer has a DB (degree of branching) of more than 0.5. A polymer with high ion conductivity is distributed uniformly over the hyper-branched polymer, wherein the hyper-branched polymer has a weight ratio equal to or more than 5 wt %, based on the solid content of the proton exchange membrane composition.

Abstract: A meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B) is described. Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. The molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer has a variance less than 2% in its narrow molecular weight distribution after being retained at 55° C. for one month.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a gel polymer electrolyte and/or polymer modified electrode materials for lithium batteries.

Abstract: A composite electrode material of a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery are provided. The composite electrode material of the lithium secondary battery at least includes an electrode active powder and a nanoscale coating layer coated on the surface of the electrode active powder, wherein the nanoscale coating layer is composed of a metastable state polymer, a compound A, a compound B, or a combination thereof. The compound A is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group, and the compound B is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative used as an initiator. The weight ratio of the nanoscale coating layer to the composite electrode material of the lithium secondary battery is 0.005% to 10%.

Abstract: The disclosed forms a proton exchange membrane. First, multi-maleimide and barbituric acid are copolymerized to form a hyper-branched polymer. Next, the solvent of the sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (Nafion) aqueous solution is replaced from water with dimethyl acetamide (DMAc). 10 to 20 parts by weight of the hyper-branched polymer is added to the 90 to 80 parts by weight of the Nafion in a DMAc solution, stood and heated to 50° C. to inter-penetrate the hyper-branched polymer and the Nafion. The heated solution is coated on a substrate, baked, and pre-treated to remove residue solvent for completing an inter-penetrated proton exchange membrane.

Abstract: An anode material is provided for a surface of an electrode. The anode material comprises carbon-containing substrates and unsaturated compounds. At least one chemical bond is formed between the unsaturated compounds and the surfaces of the carbon-containing substrates.

Abstract: A gel polymer electrolyte precursor and a rechargeable cell comprising the same are provided. The gel polymer electrolyte precursor comprises a bismaleimide monomer or bismaleimide oligomer, a compound having formula (I): a non-aqueous metal salt electrolyte, a non-protonic solvent, and a free radical initiator, wherein the bismaleimide oligomer is prepared by reaction of barbituric acid and bismaleimide, X comprises oxygen, organic hydrocarbon compounds, organic hydrocarbon oxide compounds, oligomers or polymers, n is 2 or 3, and A independently comprises wherein m is 0˜6, X comprises hydrogen, cyano, nitro or halogen, and R1 independently comprises hydrogen or C1˜4 alkyl.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and an electrolyte additive is provided. The electrolyte additive is a meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B). Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. A molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. A lithium secondary battery containing the non-aqueous electrolyte is further provided. The non-aqueous electrolyte of this disclosure has a higher decomposition voltage than a conventional non-aqueous electrolyte, such that the safety of the battery during overcharge or at high temperature caused by short-circuit current is improved.

Abstract: A meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B) is described. Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. The molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer has a variance less than 2% in its narrow molecular weight distribution after being retained at 55° C. for one month.