Batteries glossary

Polymer electrolyte

Also called PEO, polyethylene oxide electrolyte, solid polymer electrolyte

A solid electrolyte made of a polymer, typically polyethylene oxide, with a dissolved lithium salt. It is easy to process but conducts ions well only when warm, ≈60–80 °C.

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