Themed collection Polymers for Electrochemical Energy Storage
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Progress in polymeric separators for lithium ion batteries
This study reviews the recent developments and the characteristics of polymeric separators used for lithium ion batteries.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 89848-89860
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA14087K
Recent development of polymer membranes as separators for all-vanadium redox flow batteries
A key component for all-vanadium redox flow batteries is the membrane separator, which separates the positive and negative half-cells and prevents the cross-mixing of vanadium ions, while providing required ionic conductivity.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 72805-72815
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA05914C
Anisotropic ion transport in nanostructured solid polymer electrolytes
We discuss recent progresses on anisotropic ion transport in solid polymer electrolytes.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 48793-48810
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA05240H
Corrosion chemistry and protection of zinc & zinc alloys by polymer-containing materials for potential use in rechargeable aqueous batteries
The chemistry, methods, and results of corrosion studies on zinc coating using polymer-containing materials may be exploited in the development of the next generations of hybrid rechargeable aqueous batteries.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 41677-41691
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA00594A
Storing energy in plastics: a review on conducting polymers & their role in electrochemical energy storage
This review article on conducting polymers discusses the background & theory behind their conductivity, the methods to nano-engineer special morphologies & recent contributions to the field of energy (e.g. supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells).
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 11611-11626
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15947K
Inverse vulcanization of elemental sulfur with 1,4-diphenylbutadiyne for cathode materials in Li–S batteries
High sulfur content copolymers were prepared via inverse vulcanization of sulfur with 1,4-diphenylbutadiyne (DiPhDY) for use as the active cathode material in lithium–sulfur batteries.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 24718-24722
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA01188D
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Phenothiazine-functionalized redox polymers for a new cathode-active material
Redox-active, phenothiazine-functionalized polymers were synthesized and employed as a promising cathode-active material (∼3.7 V vs. Li, 77 Ah kg−1) in a rechargeable battery.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 22947-22950
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA17107A
Making a better organic–inorganic composite electrolyte to enhance the cycle life of lithium–sulfur batteries
The development of a high performance Li–S battery based on a composite gel polymer electrolyte with unique density gradients of silica nanoparticles.
RSC Adv., 2014,4, 61333-61336
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA12657B
Carbon nanotube–polyaniline core–shell nanostructured hydrogel for electrochemical energy storage
Highly porous three-dimensional core (carbon nanotube)–shell (polyaniline) conductive hydrogels synergize the advantageous features of hydrogels and conductive materials, showing enhanced electrical conductivity and electrochemical activity.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 37970-37977
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA02944A
Scalable, template-free synthesis of conducting polymer microtubes
A template-free synthesis method is used to create polypyrrole microtubes on stainless steel mesh substrates. The physical and electrochemical properties of the microtubes can be tailored by changing substrate dimensions and growth conditions.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 25504-25512
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16000B
A highly conductive, non-flammable polymer–nanoparticle hybrid electrolyte
Bi-dispersed hybrid nanoparticle electrolytes exhibit high ionic conductivity and reduced activation energy, enabling electrolytes with high particle loading.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 20800-20809
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA01031D
Supercapacitor performance of carbon nanofiber electrodes derived from immiscible PAN/PMMA polymer blends
CNFs derived from electrospun immiscible blend of PAN and PMMA (95 : 5) afforded a specific capacitance of 140 F g−1 and an energy density of 67 W h kg−1 (active material) at 3.5 V in coin cell supercapacitors using an ionic liquid electrolyte.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 19865-19873
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16594B
Silica nanoparticles densely grafted with PEO for ionomer plasticization
PEO-grafted nanoparticles and hydroxylated nanoparticles demonstrate different ionic conductivity–viscosity temperature dependence in nanocomposite ionomers.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 19570-19580
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15178J
High performance composite polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion polymer cells composed of a graphite negative electrode and LiFePO4 positive electrode
A lithium-ion polymer cell assembled with a composite polymer electrolyte containing optimized core–shell SiO2 particles exhibited good cycling performance.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 18359-18366
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15767B
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Redox-active polyimide–polyether block copolymers as electrode materials for lithium batteries
Excellent cyclability of polyimide–polyether block copolymers used as cathode materials in lithium batteries was demonstrated.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 17096-17103
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15976D
Asymmetric supercapacitors based on carbon nanofibre and polypyrrole/nanocellulose composite electrodes
Asymmetric, all-organic supercapacitors (containing an aqueous electrolyte), exhibiting a capacitance of 25 F g−1 (or 2.3 F cm−2) at a current density of 20 mA cm−2 and a maximum cell voltage of 1.6 V, are presented.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 16405-16413
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15894F
Sprayable, paintable layer-by-layer polyaniline nanofiber/graphene electrodes
Using polyaniline nanofibers and graphene oxide sheets, we demonstrate here the successful layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly of the two anisotropic nanomaterials using a water-based spray-on approach.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 14994-15001
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16822D
Incorporation of PEDOT:PSS into SnO2/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite anodes for lithium-ion batteries to achieve ultra-high capacity and cyclic stability
A conducting polymer matrix of PEDOT:PSS is incorporated into SnO2/reduced graphene oxide composite for increasing the stability of lithium-ion battery anodes.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 13964-13971
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15913F
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Ternary polymer electrolytes incorporating pyrrolidinium-imide ionic liquids
Amorphous PEO-ionic liquid–LiX polymer electrolytes containing mixed imide anions exhibit high ionic conductivity and lithium plating–stripping capability at moderate temperatures.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 13598-13606
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA16070C
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Controlled ionic conductivity via tapered block polymer electrolytes
Tapered block polymer electrolytes have been developed and exhibited enhanced room temperature conductivity relative to poly(styrene-b-ethylene oxide) (P(S-EO)) and non-tapered poly(s-b-oligo-oxyethylene methacrylate) (P(S-OEM)) counterparts.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 12597-12604
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15953E
Impact of linker in polypyrrole/quinone conducting redox polymers
Introducing a linker unit in polypyrrole/quinone conducting redox polymers dramatically reduces the interaction between the two redox systems. Moreover, increasing its length and flexibility completely eliminates the interaction.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 11309-11316
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA15708G
High performance solid polymer electrolyte with graphene oxide nanosheets
Two dimensional graphene oxide (GO) sheets with high surface area and excellent mechanical properties are introduced into a solid polyethylene oxide/lithium salt electrolyte.
RSC Adv., 2014,4, 59637-59642
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA07919A
Effect of surface chemistry on the double layer capacitance of polypyrrole-derived ordered mesoporous carbon
In this work, the effect of nitrogen on the double layer (DL) capacitance of nitrogen-doped ordered mesoporous carbon (NOMC) is studied.
RSC Adv., 2014,4, 47039-47046
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA09119A
About this collection
Welcome to this themed collection ‘Polymers for Electrochemical Energy Storage,’ Guest Edited by Professor Yossef A. Elabd and Professor Jodie L. Lutkenhaus (Texas A&M University, USA)