Intercalation of Poly(bis-(methoxyethoxyethoxy)phosphazene) into Lithium Hectorite

Poly(bis-(methoxyethoxyethoxy)phosphazene) (MEEP) intercalated into lithium hectorite was investigated for its potential application as a solid polymer electrolyte in lithium-ion polymer batteries. Varying amounts of MEEP were intercalated into lithium hectorite, and the physical properties of the nanocomposites were monitored using powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and attenuated total reflectance spectroscopy. Alternating current (AC) impedance spectroscopy was used to determine the ionic conductivity of the nanocomposites when complexed with lithium triflate salt