Development and Analysis of Novel Silver Ion-Conducting Glass-Polymer Electrolytes

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 600 605
    By

    Angesh Chandra,

  • Tejan Das Sahu,

  • Alok Bhatt,

  • Archana Chandra,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Government Naveen College, Saragaon, Chhattisgarh, India
  2. Research Scholar, Department of Physics, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
  3. Professor, Department of Physics, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
  4. Guest Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Government M.M.R. P.G. College, Champa, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

The development of efficient and stable solid electrolytes is crucial for advancing energy storage technologies such as solid-state batteries and electrochemical devices. In this study, a novel series of silver ion-conducting glass–polymer electrolytes (GPEs) based on the composition (1–x) PEO: x[0.75AgI:0.25(Ag₂O:WO₃)] with x ranging up to 50 wt.% was synthesized and thoroughly analyzed. Unlike conventional techniques such as solution casting or sol–gel methods, these GPEs were fabricated using an innovative hot-pressing approach. The composition 70PEO:30[0.75AgI:0.25(Ag₂O:WO₃)] demonstrated the highest ionic conductivity (~6.5 × 10⁻⁷ S·cm⁻¹), and is designated as the optimum conducting composition (OCC). Detailed investigations into polymer–salt interactions and material morphology were carried out using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Ionic conductivity (σ) enhancements have been explained by the ionic mobility (μ) and mobile ion concentration (n) measurements with the help of transient ionic current (TIC) technique. Activation energy (Ea) of GPE OCC have been measured with the help of temperature dependent conductivity measurement. The synthesized glass polymer electrolyte exhibits desirable physical, thermal, and electrochemical properties, making it a promising material for future applications in solid-state ionic devices. The combination of high ionic conductivity, structural stability, and good processability presents a compelling case for further investigation into its integration in practical energy storage systems.

Keywords: Glass polymer electrolytes, SEM, DSC, Ionic mobility, Mobile ion concentration.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer & Composites (jopc)]

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Angesh Chandra, Tejan Das Sahu, Alok Bhatt, Archana Chandra. Development and Analysis of Novel Silver Ion-Conducting Glass-Polymer Electrolytes. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 14(01):600-605.
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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Special Issue 01
Received 12/06/2025
Accepted 30/06/2025
Published 12/12/2025
Publication Time 183 Days
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