Self-assembly of block copolymers towards mesoporous materials for energy storage and conversion systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (14) ◽  
pp. 4681-4736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Li ◽  
Qian Li ◽  
Yusuf Valentino Kaneti ◽  
Dan Hou ◽  
Yusuke Yamauchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Mesoporous Materials ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Synthetic Methods ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Pore Size Control

This paper reviews the progress in the field of block copolymer-templated mesoporous materials, including synthetic methods, morphological and pore size control and their potential applications in energy storage and conversion devices.

Ordered Mesoporous Materials from Metal Nanoparticle-Block Copolymer Self-Assembly

Science ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 320 (5884) ◽  
pp. 1748-1752 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. C. Warren ◽  
L. C. Messina ◽  
L. S. Slaughter ◽  
M. Kamperman ◽  
Q. Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Mesoporous Materials ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Metal Nanoparticle ◽  
Ordered Mesoporous Materials ◽  
Ordered Mesoporous

Solvent Effects on the Synthesis of Polymeric Nanoparticles via Block Copolymer Self-Assembly Using Microporous Membranes

2020 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 324-330
Author(s):  
Sri Agustina ◽  
Masayoshi Tokuda ◽  
Hideto Minami ◽  
Cyrille Boyer ◽  
Per B. Zetterlund
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Raft Polymerization ◽  
Membrane Emulsification ◽  
Membrane Pore ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Membrane Pore Size

The self-assembly of block copolymers has attracted attention for many decades because it can yield polymeric nanoobjects with a wide range of morphologies. Membrane emulsification is a fairly novel technique for preparation of various types of emulsions, which relies on the dispersed phase passing through a membrane in order to effect droplet formation. In this study, we have prepared polymeric nanoparticles of different morphologies using self-assembly of asymmetric block copolymers in connection with membrane emulsification. Shirasu Porous Glass (SPG) membranes has been employed as the membrane emulsification equipment, and poly (oligoethylene glycol acrylate)-block-poly (styrene) (POEGA-b-PSt) copolymers prepared via RAFT polymerization. It has been found that a number of different morphologies can be achieved using this novel technique, including spheres, rods, and vesicles. Interestingly, the results have shown that the morphology can be controlled not only by adjusting experimental parameters specific to the membrane emulsification step such as membrane pore size and pressure, but also by changing the nature of organic solvent. As such, this method provides a novel route to these interesting nanoobjects, with interesting prospects in terms of exercising morphology control without altering the nature of the block copolymer itself.

scholarly journals Fractionation of block copolymers for pore size control and reduced dispersity in mesoporous inorganic thin films

Nanoscale ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (35) ◽  
pp. 18455-18462
Author(s):  
Alberto Alvarez-Fernandez ◽  
Barry Reid ◽  
Jugal Suthar ◽  
Swan Yia Choy ◽  
Maximiliano Jara Fornerod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Widespread Application ◽  
Inorganic Thin Films ◽  
Pore Size Control

Inorganic mesoporous coatings find widespread application. In many cases, control over the pore dimensions is of paramount importance. To this end, we establish a powerful route to pore size and dispersity control.

scholarly journals Self-Assembly of Temperature Sensitive Unilamellar Vesicles by a Blend of Block Copolymers in Aqueous Solution

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Dae Jang ◽  
Changwoo Do ◽  
Joona Bang ◽  
Young Soo Han ◽  
Tae-Hwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Hydrophobic Interaction ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Mass Fraction ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Vesicular Structure ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scattering Measurements ◽  
Potential Applications

A self-assembled unilamellar vesicle, which can be used as a drug delivery system, was easily and simply fabricated using a blended system of Pluronic block copolymers. Controlling the hydrophilic mass fraction of block copolymers (by blending the block copolymer with a different hydrophilic mass fraction) and temperature (i.e., the hydrophobic interaction is controlled), a vesicular structure was formed. Small angle neutron scattering measurements showed that the vesicular structure had diameters of empty cores from 13.6 nm to 79.6 nm, and thicknesses of the bilayers from 2.2 nm to 8.7 nm when the hydrophobic interaction was changed. Therefore, considering that the temperature of the vesicle formation is controllable by the concentration of the blended block copolymers, it is possible for them to be applied in a wide range of potential applications, for example, as nanoreactors and nanovehicles.

Self-assembly and disassembly of a redox-responsive ferrocene-containing amphiphilic block copolymer for controlled release

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1817-1829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lichao Liu ◽  
Leilei Rui ◽  
Yun Gao ◽  
Weian Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymer ◽  
Model Molecule ◽  
Redox Responsive

The synthesis and self-assembly of ferrocene-containing block copolymers PEG-b-PMAEFc, and the encapsulation and redox-responsive release of a model molecule (rhodamine B) upon external redox stimuli (H2O2).

Recent progress in two-dimensional polymers for energy storage and conversion: design, synthesis, and applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (44) ◽  
pp. 21676-21695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peitao Xiao ◽  
Yuxi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Synthetic Methods ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Design Synthesis ◽  
Structure Property Relationships

The synthetic methods of two-dimensional polymers and their applications in energy storage and conversion are reviewed with an emphasis on the underlying method–structure–property relationships.

HZIF-based hybrids for electrochemical energy applications

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 15763-15769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Li ◽  
Xin Wu ◽  
Huabin Zhang ◽  
Jian Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electrochemical Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks ◽  
Energy Applications ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Electrochemical Energy

Hybrid zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (HZIFs) possess the characteristics of both ZIFs and inorganic zeolites, attracting tremendous attention for their potential applications in electrochemical energy storage and conversion.

scholarly journals Hybrid structured CoNi2S4/Ni3S2 nanowires with multifunctional performance for hybrid capacitor electrodes and overall water splitting

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (55) ◽  
pp. 33428-33435
Author(s):  
Xiaoyun Liu ◽  
Qian Li ◽  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Yueqiu Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Overall Water Splitting ◽  
Potential Applications

Rational design of electrode materials plays a significant role in potential applications such as energy storage and conversion.

Rapid-flux-solvent-atmosphere method for tailoring the morphology of titania substrates over a large area via direct self-assembly of block copolymers

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (32) ◽  
pp. 16721-16725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianpaolo Chieffi ◽  
Rocco Di Girolamo ◽  
Antonio Aronne ◽  
Pasquale Pernice ◽  
Esther Fanelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Fast Method ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Composite Nanostructures

A fast method for the preparation of block-copolymer-based hybrid composite nanostructures and titania substrates well oriented over a large area, is illustrated.

scholarly journals A facile strategy for manipulating micellar size and morphology through intramolecular cross-linking of amphiphilic block copolymers

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (23) ◽  
pp. 3647-3656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryoto Tanaka ◽  
Kodai Watanabe ◽  
Takuya Yamamoto ◽  
Kenji Tajima ◽  
Takuya Isono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymers ◽  
Amphiphilic Block Copolymer ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Micellar Size ◽  
System P ◽  
Assembly Behavior ◽  
Size And Morphology

The effect of intramolecular cross-linking on aqueous self-assembly behavior was systematically investigated based on an amphiphilic block copolymer system.

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