All‐Solid Biomass Dual Network Ionic Conducting Elastomer with Multi Ion Synergy for Low‐Temperature Resistant Sensor and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

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Authors: Qiying Zhang, Siyao Qin, Jiajun Qu, Xiaowei Wang, Zhenyuan Li, Xuewei Fu, Zhaolin Wu, Xiangyu Chen, Weifeng Zhang, Liqun Zhang, Zhonglin Wang, Jun Liu
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Soft ionic conductors are ideal candidates for applications in wearable electronics, soft robotics, and human‐machine interfaces. However, achieving a balance between mechanical performance and ionic conductivity remains challenging. Besides, hydrogel‐based conductors typically fail at sub‐zero temperatures. To overcome these concurrent limitations, we report a fully solid‐state ionic conducting elastomer featuring a multi‐ionic (LiTFSI/ChCl) dual‐network derived from biomass. Molecular dynamics and density functional theory simulations verify synergistic Li─O coordination and hydrogen‐bonding networks, which enable a rare combination of mechanical strength (0.877 M Pa, 587% elongation) and high ionic conductivity (3.74 × 10 −3 S·m − 1 ). The strain sensors based on the elastomers enable stable motion sensing at −20°C and Morse code anti‐counterfeiting. Moreover, the elastomer serves as a stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator. At a resistance of 1 M Ω, the power density at −30°C increases to 290% of the value measured at room temperature, demonstrating its potential as a reliable and eco‐friendly alternative to conventional batteries in low‐temperature conditions. This work provides a novel design strategy for durable, high‐performance ionic conductors, paving the way for their use in extreme environment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Dielectric materials and actuators Conducting polymers and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
38
Issue
13
Pages
e23516–e23516
Publication date
26 January 2026
Language
EN