Tunable glycerol plasticization for high-performance MC–dextran–TiO2 polymer electrolytes

Key Points

• Ionic conductivity increases with varying glycerol concentration, reaching optimal levels for energy storage applications.
• Glycerol acts as a plasticizer, enhancing the mechanical properties of MC-dextran-TiO2 polymer electrolytes for better performance.
• Observation of increased conductivity in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 S/cm with optimized glycerol content in formulations.
• Highlights the potential applications in energy devices, supporting advancements in sustainable technologies.