Jeffamine-based Polymers for Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable batteries are important building blocks for a sustainable and electrified society thanks to their strong capability of storing electrical energies under chemical forms. JEFFAMINE (R), a series of polyetheramines (PEAs) currently produced by Huntsman Corporation, has been emerging as a promising candidate for accessing high-performance electrolytes and other cell components of rechargeable batteries. In this review, a brief history of the Jeffamine-type PEAs and the synthetic chemistry of the Jeffamine-based polymers are presented. The main applications of the Jeffamine-based polymers in rechargeable batteries are discussed and highlighted, including various kinds of polymer electrolytes, polymeric binders, redox-active materials, and interfacial layers stemming from the Jeffamine-type PEAs. Lastly, future directions on the rational design of Jeffamine-based materials are provided with the aim of improving the electrochemical performance of rechargeable batteries.