Polymer electrolyte reviews. 1

The development of polymer electrolytes which have potential applications in battery technology has resulted in an escalation of research into the synthesis of new macromolecular supports and the mechanisms of ionic transport within the solid matrix. Investigation of the properties of polymer electrolytes has brought together polymer chemists and electrochemists, and the understanding of the solubility and transport of electrolytes in organic polymers is now developing from this pooled experience. This book deals with experimental, theoretical and applied aspects of solid solutions of electrolytes used in coordinating polymer matrices. Attention is focused on the synthesis and properties of these new materials, the mechanisms of conduction processes and practical applications, especially with regard to battery technology.