Lithium batteries, essential for consumer electronics, transportation and the energy sector, still require further improvement in performance, safety, and sustainability. Traditonal organic solvent-based electrolytes, widely used in current systems, pose significant safety risks and restrict the development of next generation devices. Vitrimers are materials with unique physical and chemical properties, which offer a promising alternative to overcome these limitations, finally reaching processability and recyclability of solid electrolytes. Despite their potential a comprehensive overview of vitrimeric electrolytes' design and application in lithium batteries is lacking. This review article summarizes the key concepts, design principles, and notable advancements in vitrimeric electrolytes. We will also discuss the challenges still restricting the widespread adoption of vitrimeric electrolytes and explore future perspectives for leveraging vitrimeric materials in high-performance, safer, and more sustainable lithium battery technologies.
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