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Traditional covalently cross-linked solid-state electrolytes exhibit desirable mechanical durability but suffer from limited processability and recyclability due to their permanent network structures. Incorporating dynamic covalent bonds offers a promising solution to these challenges. In this study, we report a reprocessable and recyclable polymer electrolyte based on a dynamic ester bond network, synthesized from commercially available materials. Polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) and glutaric anhydride (GA) were cross-linked and cured in the presence of benzyl dimethylamine (BDMA), forming an ester-rich polymer backbone. Subsequently, 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (TBD) was introduced as a transesterification catalyst to facilitate network rearrangement. Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) was incorporated to establish efficient ion transport pathways. By tuning the cross-linking density and catalyst ratio, the electrolyte achieved an ionic conductivity of 1.89 × 10 S/cm at room temperature along with excellent reprocessability.
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