scholarly journals Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes for Zinc and Magnesium Batteries: From Synthetic to Biopolymers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4284
Author(s):  
María Fernanda Bósquez-Cáceres ◽  
Sandra Hidalgo-Bonilla ◽  
Vivian Morera Córdova ◽  
Rose M. Michell ◽  
Juan P. Tafur

The diversification of current forms of energy storage and the reduction of fossil fuel consumption are issues of high importance for reducing environmental pollution. Zinc and magnesium are multivalent ions suitable for the development of environmentally friendly rechargeable batteries. Nanocomposite polymer electrolytes (NCPEs) are currently being researched as part of electrochemical devices because of the advantages of dispersed fillers. This article aims to review and compile the trends of different types of the latest NCPEs. It briefly summarizes the desirable properties the electrolytes should possess to be considered for later uses. The first section is devoted to NCPEs composed of poly(vinylidene Fluoride-co-Hexafluoropropylene). The second section centers its attention on discussing the electrolytes composed of poly(ethylene oxide). The third section reviews the studies of NCPEs based on different synthetic polymers. The fourth section discusses the results of electrolytes based on biopolymers. The addition of nanofillers improves both the mechanical performance and the ionic conductivity; key points to be explored in the production of batteries. These results set an essential path for upcoming studies in the field. These attempts need to be further developed to get practical applications for industry in large-scale polymer-based electrolyte batteries.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
G. Vijayakumar ◽  
A. Maruthadurai ◽  
R. Paramasivam ◽  
V. Tamilavan

This research paper as an article investigates electrochemical performance of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-co-HFP) flexible nanocomposite polymer electrolytes which have been prepared successfully with incorporation of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofiller. First, nanofillers are incorporated in a polymer matrix to form the flexible nanocomposite PVdF-co-HFP polymer membranes (PI-CMPM), and it is obtained by phase inversion technique. Contact angles of PI-CMPM have achieved a maximum of 136°. After this procedure, it has been activated by using a 1.0 M LiClO4 containing of DMC/EC (1 : 1 v/v ratio) electrolyte solution to get flexible nanocomposite polymer electrolytes (PI-CMPE). The optimized PI-CMPM has increased the electrolyte uptake by 150%. It reaches the maximum ionic conductivity value of 2.47×10−3 S cm−1 at room temperature. Optimized PI-CMPE achieved a maximum transference number of 0.61, which may be further evidence for the ability to fabricate high-performance lithium ion polymer batteries.


2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 604-607
Author(s):  
Siti Rudhziah ◽  
N.S. Mohamed

In this study, Poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/Poly (ethyl methacrylate (PEMA) nanocomposite polymer electrolytes was prepared by solution casting technique. The effects of TiO2 nanofiller on the structural, thermal and conductivity characteristics were examined using x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and impedance spectroscopy. The crystallinity and conductivity of the salted system are found to increase with the addition of TiO2. The system containing 5 wt % of TiO2 exhibited the highest room temperature conductivity of 1.32 × 10-3 S cm-1.


2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (9/10/11) ◽  
pp. 882 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Brutti ◽  
R. Scipioni ◽  
M.A. Navarra ◽  
S. Panero ◽  
V. Allodi ◽  
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RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 7249-7259 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Cardoso ◽  
A. Mayrén ◽  
I. C. Romero-Ibarra ◽  
D. P. Nava ◽  
J. Vazquez-Arenas

Novel poly(poly(ethylenglycol)methacrylate) nanocomposite electrolytes based on montmorillonite and zeolite; and functionalized with LiTFSI and PYR11TFSI are synthetized for Li-ion batteries.


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