Preparation of PVdF-based electrospun membranes and their application as separators

A one-step method preparing of poly( vinylidene fluoride)-based electrospun membranes (PEMs) containing TiO2 has been developed. The effect of TiO2 on the morphology, degree of crystallization and electrochemical behavior of PEMs was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and electrochemical measurements. The PEMs containing TiO2 show improved ionic conductivity and cycling performance compared with pure PEMs.