Hadjichristov Georgi B
Georgi Nadjakov Institute of Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 72 Tzarigradsko Chaussee Boulevard, BG-1784 Sofia, Bulgaria.
ACS Omega. 2023 Mar 9;8(11):9684-9701. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07816. eCollection 2023 Mar 21.
In the present mini-review are discussed the findings reported in the last five years on the ion-conducting composites of polymers and molecules of nematic liquid crystals (NLCs), as well as their applications at present and in the future. Nowadays, free-standing and flexible thin films of such organic composite electrolytes synthesized from plastics and nematic soft matter are among the technically important materials and components for use in energy storage and conversion devices and in organic soft electronics, sensorics, and mechatronics. Although the physicochemical mechanisms and effects in the ion-conducting polymer/NLCs composites are well understood, the possibility to find additional ways for improving their electrical conductivity and dielectric and mechanical properties is a challenge. The efforts in this research direction are important for the development of novel ion-conductor materials and further diversification of their applications. This mini-review is focused on the key characteristics of ion-conducting polymer/NLCs composites and the new trends in their fabrication. With relevant examples, the vast research opportunities, some proposed improvements, and the creative ideas associated with these advanced materials and their intelligent use are outlined.
本综述讨论了过去五年中关于聚合物与向列型液晶（NLC）分子的离子导电复合材料的研究结果，以及它们目前和未来的应用。如今，由塑料和向列型软物质合成的这种有机复合电解质的独立且柔性的薄膜是用于能量存储和转换设备以及有机软电子、传感和机电一体化领域的重要技术材料和组件。尽管离子导电聚合物/NLC复合材料中的物理化学机制和效应已得到充分理解，但寻找提高其电导率、介电性能和机械性能的额外方法仍是一项挑战。这一研究方向的努力对于新型离子导体材料的开发及其应用的进一步多样化至关重要。本综述聚焦于离子导电聚合物/NLC复合材料的关键特性及其制备的新趋势。通过相关示例，概述了与这些先进材料及其智能应用相关的大量研究机会、一些提出的改进措施和创新想法。
