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

Q Qiying Zhang S Siyao Qin (Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China) J Jiajun Qu X Xiaowei Wang Z Zhenyuan Li (Center of Ionic Liquids and Green Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Solid State Battery and Energy Storage Process, Institute of Process Engineering) X Xuewei Fu (College of Polymer Science and Engineering National Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymer Materials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan P. R. China) Z Zhaolin Wu (College of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing China) X Xiangyu Chen (Tianjin Key Laboratory of Life and Health Detection, Life and Health Intelligent Research Institute) W Weifeng Zhang L Liqun Zhang Z Zhonglin Wang (Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems) J Jun Liu

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.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 38, Issue 13
Published March 01, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

Journal Info

Advanced Materials

Unknown Publisher

ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (12)

Q

Qiying Zhang

S

Siyao Qin

Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China

J

Jiajun Qu

X

Xiaowei Wang

Z

Zhenyuan Li

Center of Ionic Liquids and Green Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Solid State Battery and Energy Storage Process, Institute of Process Engineering

X

Xuewei Fu

College of Polymer Science and Engineering National Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymer Materials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan P. R. China

Z

Zhaolin Wu

College of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing China

X

Xiangyu Chen

Tianjin Key Laboratory of Life and Health Detection, Life and Health Intelligent Research Institute

W

Weifeng Zhang

L

Liqun Zhang

Z

Zhonglin Wang

Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems

J

Jun Liu