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Rui X, Hua R, Ren D, Qiu F, Wu Y, Qiu Y, Mao Y, Guo Y, Zhu G, Liu X, Gao Y, Zhao C, Feng X, Lu L, Ouyang M. In Situ Polymerization Facilitating Practical High-Safety Quasi-Solid-State Batteries. Adv Mater 2024:e2402401. [PMID: 38634328 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Quasi-solid-state batteries (QSSBs) are gaining widespread attention as a promising solution to improve battery safety performance. However, the safety improvement and the underlying mechanisms of QSSBs remain elusive. Herein, a novel strategy combining high-safety ethylene carbonate-free liquid electrolyte and in situ polymerization technique is proposed to prepare practical QSSBs. The Ah-level QSSBs with LiNi0.83Co0.11Mn0.06O2 cathode and graphite-silicon anode demonstrate significantly improved safety features without sacrificing electrochemical performance. As evidenced by accelerating rate calorimetry tests, the QSSBs exhibit increased self-heating temperature and onset temperature (T2), and decreased temperature rise rate during thermal runaway (TR). The T2 has a maximum increase of 48.4 °C compared to the conventional liquid batteries. Moreover, the QSSBs do not undergo TR until 180 °C (even 200 °C) during the hot-box tests, presenting significant improvement compared to the liquid batteries that run into TR at 130 °C. Systematic investigations show that the in situ formed polymer skeleton effectively mitigates the exothermic reactions between lithium salts and lithiated anode, retards the oxygen release from cathode, and inhibits crosstalk reactions between cathode and anode at elevated temperatures. The findings offer an innovative solution for practical high-safety QSSBs and open up a new sight for building safer high-energy-density batteries.
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- Xinyu Rui
- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Prof. Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation, Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center Co., Ltd., Sichuan, 644000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Prof. Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation, Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center Co., Ltd., Sichuan, 644000, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Prof. Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation, Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center Co., Ltd., Sichuan, 644000, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Prof. Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation, Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center Co., Ltd., Sichuan, 644000, P. R. China
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- Prof. Ouyang Minggao Academician Workstation, Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center Co., Ltd., Sichuan, 644000, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Liu J, Lin H, Li H, Zhao D, Liu W, Tao X. In Situ Polymerization Derived from PAN-Based Porous Membrane Realizing Double-Stabilized Interface and High Ionic Conductivity for Lithium-Metal Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024. [PMID: 38605517 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Polymer polyacrylonitrile (PAN), with exceptional mechanical strength and ionic conductivity, is considered a potential electrolyte. However, the huge interfacial impedance of PAN-derived C≡N polar nitrile groups and Li anode limited its application. In this study, a double-stabilized interface was integrated by in situ polymerization of DOL between electrodes and a three-dimensional (3D) porous PAN polymer matrix containing SN plasticizer and LLZTO ceramic fillers to optimize the challenge of interfacial instability. The fabricated PDOL-PAN(SN/LLZTO)-PDOL composite solid electrolyte (CSE) exhibited the maximum ionic conductivities of 1.9 × 10-3 S cm-1 at room temperature and 2.5 × 10-3 S cm-1 at 60 °C, an electrochemical stability window (ESW) of 4.9 V, and a high Li+ transference number (tLi+) of 0.65. In addition, the side reactions of the PAN/Li metal were effectively prevented by inserting PDOL between the 3D porous membrane and Li electrode. Benefiting from the superior interface compatibility and ion conductivity, the Li symmetric battery showed more than 2000 h of cyclability. The solid Li/LiFePO4 full battery delivered excellent cycling performance, showing an original specific capacity of 136.2 mAh g-1 with a capacity retention of 90.1% after 350 cycles at 1C and 60 °C. Furthermore, the cycling of solid-state Li/NCM622 batteries also proved their application potential. This work presents an effective approach to solving interface problems of the PAN electrolyte for solid lithium-metal batteries (LMBs).
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- Jing Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Beijing 100029, China
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Ma S, Zhang D, Tang Z, Li W, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Ji K, Chen M. In Situ Polymerized Quasi-Solid Electrolytes Compounded with Ionic Liquid Empowering Long-Life Cycling of 4.45 V Lithium-Metal Battery. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024. [PMID: 38600661 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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High-voltage resistant quasi-solid-state polymer electrolytes (QSPEs) are promising for enhancing the energy density of lithium-metal batteries in practice. However, side reactions occurring at the interfaces between the anodes or cathodes and QSPEs considerably reduce the lifespan of high-voltage LMBs. In this study, a copolymer of vinyl ethylene carbonate (VEC) and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) was used as the framework, with a cellulose membrane (CE) as the supporting layer. Based on density functional theory calculations, 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Pyr14TFSI), an ionic liquid, was screened because of its lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level as a modifying agent for the in situ P(VECx-EGy)/Pyrz/LiTFSI@CE QSPEs synthesis. Pyr14+, with a lithiophobic alkyl chain, forms a dense positive ion shielding layer on the protruding tips of deposited lithium, facilitating uniform and smooth lithium deposition. Pyr14TFSI assists in constructing a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on the Li surface enriched with LiF, Li3N, and RCOOLi. The modulation of lithium deposition behavior on the anode by Pyr14TFSI ensures stable Li plating/stripping for >1500 h. A Li-Cu cell exhibits stable cycling for >200 cycles at a current density of 0.05 mA cm-2, with an average Coulombic efficiency of 92.7%. In situ polymerization ensures that P(VECx-EGy)/Pyrz/LiTFSI@CE QSPEs exhibit excellent interface compatibility with the anode and the cathode. The CR2032 button cell Li|P(VEC1-EG0.06)/Pyr0.4/LiTFSI@CE|LiCoO2 demonstrates stable cycling with a negligible capacity decay of 0.083% per cycle for >390 cycles at 25 °C and 0.2 C when using a high-voltage LiCoO2 (4.45 V) cathode. Furthermore, a 7.1 mAh pouch cell achieves stable charge-discharge cycles, confirming the pronounced stability of the as-fabricated QSPE at the interfaces of the high-voltage LiCoO2 cathode and Li anode.
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- Shuo Ma
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- The Research Center of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- The Research Center of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- The Research Center of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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Chen X, Zhang W, Zhang C, Guo Y, Yu A, Mei S, Yao CJ. Electropolymerization of Donor-Acceptor Conjugated Polymer for Efficient Dual-Ion Storage. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024:e2310239. [PMID: 38582519 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202310239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Rationally designed organic redox-active materials have attracted numerous interests due to their excellent electrochemical performance and reasonable sustainability. However, they often suffer from poor cycling stability, intrinsic low operating potential, and poor rate performance. Herein, a novel Donor-Acceptor (D-A) bipolar polymer with n-type pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone unit storing Li cations and p-type carbazole unit which attracts anions and provides polymerization sites is employed as a cathode for lithium-ion batteries through in situ electropolymerization. The multiple redox reactions and boosted kinetics by the D-A structure lead to excellent electrochemical performance of a high discharge capacity of 202 mA h g-1 at 200 mA g-1, impressive working potential (2.87 and 4.15 V), an outstanding rate capability of 119 mA h g-1 at 10 A g-1 and a noteworthy energy density up to 554 Wh kg-1. This strategy has significant implications for the molecule design of bipolar organic cathode for high cycling stability and high energy density.
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- Xianhe Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Mustapha AN, AlMheiri M, AlShehhi N, Rajput N, Matouk Z, Tomić N. The Incorporation of Graphene Nanoplatelets in Tung Oil-Urea Formaldehyde Microcapsules: A Paradigm Shift in Physicochemical Enhancement. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:909. [PMID: 38611167 PMCID: PMC11013791 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Tung oil (TO) microcapsules (MCs) with a poly(urea-formaldehyde) (PUF) shell were synthesized via one-step in situ polymerization, with the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) (1-5 wt. %). The synergistic effects of emulsifiers between gelatin (gel) and Tween 80 were observed, with gel chosen to formulate the MCs due to its enhanced droplet stability. SEM images then displayed an increased shell roughness of the TO-GNP MCs in comparison to the pure TO MCs due to the GNP species on the shell. At the same time, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images also confirmed the presence of GNPs on the outer layer of the MCs, with the stacked graphene layers composed of 5-7 layers with an interlayer distance of ~0.37 nm. Cross-sectional TEM imaging of the MCs also confirmed the successful encapsulation of the GNPs in the core of the MCs. Micromanipulation measurements displayed that the 5% GNPs increased the toughness by 71% compared to the pure TO MCs, due to the reduction in the fractional free volume of the core material. When the MCs were dispersed in an epoxy coating and applied on a metallic substrate, excellent healing capacities of up to 93% were observed for the 5% GNP samples, and 87% for the pure TO MC coatings. The coatings also exhibited excellent corrosion resistance for all samples up to 7 days, with the GNP samples offering a more strenuous path for the corrosive agents.
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- Abdullah Naseer Mustapha
- Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Masdar City, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 9639, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (N.A.); (N.R.); (Z.M.); (N.T.)
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Zhong D, Hou X, Pan D, Li Z, Gong Q, Luo K. Bioorthogonal In Situ Polymerization of Dendritic Agents for Hijacking Lysosomes and Enhancing Antigen Presentation in Cancer Cells. Adv Mater 2024:e2403588. [PMID: 38490170 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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A low-generation lysine dendrimer, SPr-G2, responds to intracellular glutathione to initiate bioorthogonal in situ polymerization, resulting in the formation of large assemblies in mouse breast cancer cells. The intracellular large assemblies of SPr-G2 can interact with lysosomes to induce lysosome expansion and enhance lysosomal membrane permeabilization, leading to major histocompatibility complex class I upregulation on tumor cell surfaces and ultimately tumor cell death. Moreover, the use of the SPr-G2 dendrimer to conjugate the chemotherapeutic drug, camptothecin (CPT), can boost the therapeutic potency of CPT. Excellent antitumor effects in vitro and in vivo are obtained from the combinational treatment of the SPr-G2 dendrimer and CPT. This combinational effect also enhances antitumor immunity through promoting activation of cytotoxic T cells in tumor tissues and maturation of dendritic cells. This study can shed new light on the development of peptide dendritic agents for cancer therapy.
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- Dan Zhong
- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, and Research Unit of Psychoradiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Radiology, West China Xiamen Hospital of Sichuan University, Xiamen, 361000, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, and Research Unit of Psychoradiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Wang J, Liao Y, Wu X, Ye L, Wang Z, Wu F, Lin Z. In Situ Construction of Elastic Solid-State Polymer Electrolyte with Fast Ionic Transport for Dendrite-Free Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:433. [PMID: 38470765 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) have been extensively investigated owing to their safer and higher energy density. In this work, we prepared a novel elastic solid-state polymer electrolyte based on an in situ-formed elastomer polymer matrix with ion-conductive plasticizer crystal embedded with Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12 (LLZTO) nanoparticles, denoted as LZT/SN-SPE. The unique structure of LZT/SN-SPE shows excellent elasticity and flexibility, good electrochemical oxidation tolerance, high ionic conductivity, and high Li+ transference number. The role of LLZTO filler in suppressing the side reactions between succinonitrile (SN) and the lithium metal anode and propelling the Li+ diffusion kinetics can be affirmed. The Li symmetric cells with LZT/SN-SPE cycled stably over 1100 h under a current density of 5 mA cm-2, and Li||LiFePO4 cells realized an excellent rate (92.40 mAh g-1 at 5 C) and long-term cycling performance (98.6% retention after 420 cycles at 1 C). Hence, it can provide a promising strategy for achieving high energy density solid-state LMBs.
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- Jin Wang
- School of Materials and Energies, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energies, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The College of Information Engineering, Guangzhou Vocational University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510550, China
- School of Materials and Energies, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Ma J, Yu M, Huang M, Wu Y, Fu C, Dong L, Zhu Z, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Feng X, Xiang H. Additive Strategy Enhancing In Situ Polymerization Uniformity for High-Voltage Sodium Metal Batteries. Small 2024; 20:e2305649. [PMID: 37752691 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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In situ polymerization to prepare quasi-solid electrolyte has attracted wide attentions for its advantage in achieving intimate electrode-electrolyte contact and the high process compatibility with current liquid batteries; however, gases can be generated during polymerization process and remained in the final electrolyte, severely impairing the electrolyte uniformity and electrochemical performance. In this work, an in situ polymerized poly(vinylene carbonate)-based quasi-solid electrolyte for high-voltage sodium metal batteries (SMBs) is demonstrated, which contains a novel multifunctional additive N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA). MSTFA as high-efficient plasticizer diminishes residual gases in electrolyte after polymerization; the softer and homogeneous electrolyte enables much faster ionic conduction. The HF/H2 O scavenge effect of MSTFA mitigates the corrosion of free acid to cathode and interfacial passivating layers, enhancing the cycle stability under high voltage. As a result, the 4.4 V Na||Na3 V2 (PO4 )2 F3 cell employing the optimized electrolyte possesses an initial discharge capacity of 112.0 mAh g-1 and a capacity retention of 91.3% after 100 cycles at 0.5C, obviously better than those of its counterparts without MSTFA addition. This work gives a pioneering study on the gas residue phenomenon in in situ polymerized electrolytes, and introduces a novel multifunctional silane additive that effectively enhances electrochemical performance in high-voltage SMBs, showing practical application significance.
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- Jian Ma
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- Hefei Gotion High-Tech Power Energy Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, P. R. China
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- Hefei Gotion High-Tech Power Energy Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, P. R. China
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- Hefei Gotion High-Tech Power Energy Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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Tajwar MA, Qi L. Dual Stimulus-Responsive Enzyme@Metal-Organic Framework-Polymer Composites toward Enhanced Catalytic Performance for Visual Detection of Glucose. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2024; 7:325-331. [PMID: 38096574 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Enzyme immobilization on a metal-organic framework (enzyme@MOF) has been proven to be a promising strategy for boosting catalysis and biosensing applications. However, promoting the catalytic performance of polymer-modified enzyme@MOF composites remains an ongoing challenge. Herein, a protocol for enzyme immobilization was designed by using a smart polymer-modified MOF (UiO-66-NH2, UN) as the support. Through in situ polymerization, the dual stimulus-responsive poly(N-2-dimethylamino ethyl methacrylate) (PDM) was prepared. The PDM as a "soft cage" protected the immobilized glucose oxidase (GOx)-horseradish peroxidase (HRP) on the surface of the rigid UN. The confinement effect was generated by varying the temperature and pH, thereby improving the catalytic activity of the GOx-HRP@UN-PDM composites. In comparison with free enzymes, the fabricated composites exhibited an 8.9-fold enhancement in catalytic performance (Vmax) at pH 5.0 and 49 °C. Furthermore, relying on a cascade reaction generated in the composites, an assay was developed for the visual detection of glucose in rat serum. This study introduces a groundbreaking approach for the construction of smart enzyme@MOF-polymer composites with high catalytic activity for sensitive monitoring of biomolecules.
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- Muhammad Ali Tajwar
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Li X, Zheng M, Zhao S, Cao Z, Pan K, Feng X, Zhang H, Zheng M, Wang C. In Situ Polymerization of Antibacterial Modification Polyamide 66 with Au@Cu 2O-ZnO Ternary Heterojunction. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:158. [PMID: 38201823 PMCID: PMC10780995 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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In situ polymerization has proven to be an effective route through which to introduce function materials into polyamide materials. In this work, a nano-heterojunction material was evenly dispersed in PA66 via in situ polymerization methods to yield the antimicrobial PA66. The composites showed excellent antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with strong mechanical properties. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) showed that metal ions reacted with oxygen-containing functional groups. In addition, the shift of oxygen peaks in XPS spectra confirmed the occurrence of a complexation reaction. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) confirmed the effect of nano-heterojunction, which induced crystallization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed uniform dispersion of heterojunctions in PA66. Tensile testing revealed decreased toughness with higher loadings. The nanocomposite polyamide material has good processing properties which can be processed into thin films, molds, and wires without changing the morphology, and can be widely used in a variety of fields.
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- Xiang Li
- Institute of System Engineering, Academy of Military Sciences, People’s Liberation Army, Beijing 100010, China; (X.L.); (X.F.)
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; (M.Z.); (C.W.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China; (S.Z.); (Z.C.); (K.P.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China; (S.Z.); (Z.C.); (K.P.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China; (S.Z.); (Z.C.); (K.P.)
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- Institute of System Engineering, Academy of Military Sciences, People’s Liberation Army, Beijing 100010, China; (X.L.); (X.F.)
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- Institute of System Engineering, Academy of Military Sciences, People’s Liberation Army, Beijing 100010, China; (X.L.); (X.F.)
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; (M.Z.); (C.W.)
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; (M.Z.); (C.W.)
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Zhang BH, Wu Y, Hou YL, Chen JZ, Ma Z, Zhao DL. Contributing to the Revolution of Electrolyte Systems via In Situ Polymerization at Different Scales: A Review. Small 2024; 20:e2305322. [PMID: 37641186 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Solid-state batteries have become the most anticipated option for compatibility with high-energy density and safety. In situ polymerization, a novel strategy for the construction of solid-state systems, has extended its application from solid polymer electrolyte systems to other solid-state systems. This review summarizes the application of in situ polymerization strategies in solid-state batteries, which covers the construction of polymer, the formation of the electrolyte system, and the design of the full cell. For the polymer skeleton, multiple components and structures are being chosen. In the construction of solid polymer electrolyte systems, the choice of initiator for in situ polymerization is the focus of this review. New initiators, represented by lithium salts and additives, are the preferred choice because of their ability to play more diverse roles, while the coordination with other components can also improve the electrical properties of the system and introduce functionalities. In the construction of entire solid-state battery systems, the application of in situ polymerization to structure construction, interface construction, and the use of separators with multiplex functions has brought more possibilities for the development of various solid-state systems and even the perpetuation of liquid electrolytes.
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- Bo-Han Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Tangshan Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Tangshan Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100029, China
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Jin Y, Li Y, Lin R, Zhang X, Shuai Y, Xiong Y. In Situ Constructing Robust and Highly Conductive Solid Electrolyte with Tailored Interfacial Chemistry for Durable Li Metal Batteries. Small 2023:e2307942. [PMID: 38054774 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Employing nanofiber framework for in situ polymerized solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) is impeded by the insufficient Li+ transport properties and severe dendritic Li growth. Both critical issues originate from the shortage of Li+ conduction highways and nonuniform Li+ flux, as randomly-scattered nanofiber backbone is highly prone to slippage during battery assembly. Herein, a robust fabric of Li0.33 La0.56 Ce0.06 Ti0.94 O3-δ /polyacrylonitrile framework (p-LLCTO/PAN) with inbuilt Li+ transport channels and high interfacial Li+ flux is reported to manipulate the critical current density of SSLMBs. Upon the merits of defective LLCTO fillers, TFSI- confinement and linear alignment of Li+ conduction pathways are realized inside 1D p-LLCTO/PAN tunnels, enabling remarkable ionic conductivity of 1.21 mS cm-1 (26 °C) and tLi+ of 0.93 for in situ polymerized polyvinylene carbonate (PVC) electrolyte. Specifically, molecular reinforcement protocol on PAN framework further rearranges the Li+ highway distribution on Li metal and alters Li dendrite nucleation pattern, boosting a homogeneous Li deposition behavior with favorable SEI interface chemistry. Accordingly, excellent capacity retention of 76.7% over 1000 cycles at 2 C for Li||LiFePO4 battery and 76.2% over 500 cycles at 1 C for Li||LiNi0.5 Co0.2 Mn0.3 O2 battery are delivered by p-LLCTO/PAN/PVC electrolyte, presenting feasible route in overcoming the bottleneck of dendrite penetration in in situ polymerized SSLMBs.
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- Yingmin Jin
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and chemical engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and chemical engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and chemical engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and chemical engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Thermophysics of MIIT, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and chemical engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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Yang T, Zhang W, Liu Y, Zheng J, Xia Y, Tao X, Wang Y, Xia X, Huang H, Gan Y, He X, Zhang J. High-Performance Solid Lithium Metal Batteries Enabled by LiF/LiCl/LiIn Hybrid SEI via InCl 3 -Driven In Situ Polymerization of 1,3-Dioxolane. Small 2023; 19:e2303210. [PMID: 37330662 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The use of poly(1,3-dioxolane) (PDOL) electrolyte for lithium batteries has gained attention due to its high ionic conductivity, low cost, and potential for large-scale applications. However, its compatibility with Li metal needs improvement to build a stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) toward metallic Li anode for practical lithium batteries. To address this concern, this study utilized a simple InCl3 -driven strategy for polymerizing DOL and building a stable LiF/LiCl/LiIn hybrid SEI, confirmed through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and cryogenic-transmission electron microscopy (Cryo-TEM). Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations and finite element simulation (FES) verify that the hybrid SEI exhibits not only excellent electron insulating properties but also fast transport properties of Li+ . Moreover, the interfacial electric field shows an even potential distribution and larger Li+ flux, resulting in uniform dendrite-free Li deposition. The use of the LiF/LiCl/LiIn hybrid SEI in Li/Li symmetric batteries shows steady cycling for 2000 h, without experiencing a short circuit. The hybrid SEI also provided excellent rate performance and outstanding cycling stability in LiFePO4 /Li batteries, with a high specific capacity of 123.5 mAh g-1 at 10 C rate. This study contributes to the design of high-performance solid lithium metal batteries utilizing PDOL electrolytes.
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- Tianqi Yang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Wang LY, Cai ZP, Ma C, Wang KX, Chen JS. Poly( p-phenylenediamine)-Coated Metal-Organic Frameworks for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries: The Balance of Capacity and Stability. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:44364-44372. [PMID: 37668259 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with well-defined porous structures and highly active frameworks are considered as promising electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, the structure pulverization upon sodiation/desodiation impacts on their practical application in SIBs. To address this issue, poly(p-phenylenediamine) (PPA) was uniformly coated onto the surface of MIL-88A, a typical Fe-based MOF through in situ polymerization initiated by the metal ions (Fe3+) of MIL-88A. Used as an anode material for SIBs, the PPA-coated MIL-88A, denoted as PPA@MIL-88A, showed significantly improved electrochemical performance. A reversible capacity as high as 230 mAh g-1 was achieved at 0.2 A g-1 even after 500 cycles. MIL-88A constructed with electrochemically active Fe3+ and fumaric acid ligands guarantees the high specific capacity, while the PPA polymer coating effectively inhibits the pulverization of MIL-88A. This work provides an efficient strategy for improving the structure and cycling stability of MOFs-based electrode materials.
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- Liang-Yu Wang
- Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- College of Smart Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Jiang X, Chen K, Li C, Long Y, Liu S, Chi Z, Xu J, Zhang Y. Ultralow Coefficient of Thermal Expansion and a High Colorless Transparent Polyimide Film Realized Through a Reinforced Hydrogen-Bond Network by In Situ Polymerization of Aromatic Polyamide in Colorless Polyimide. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:41793-41805. [PMID: 37616220 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Colorless polyimides (CPIs) are a key substrate material for flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and have attracted worldwide attention. Here, in this paper, the dispersion and interfacial interaction of aromatic polyamide (PA) in CPI (synthesized from 4,4'-(hexafluoroisopropylidene) diphthalic anhydride (6FDA) and 2,2'-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzidine (TFMB)) were significantly improved by in situ polymerization, and colorless transparent macromolecular polyimide composites (CPI-PAx) were successfully prepared by PA and CPI. By adjusting the ratio of PA to CPI, a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent film-forming properties was obtained. Molecular simulations confirmed the uniform distribution of PA in CPI and its interaction in polymers. In CPI-PAx, the CPI was locked by the PA chain, and numerous molecular chains were mutually entangled to form a hydrogen-bond network structure. Due to the strong interaction between the chains imparted by the hydrogen bonds of the PA, they do not slide under external forces and heating. In addition, the additive PA has excellent dimensional stability, thermal, and mechanical properties, and CPI has outstanding optical properties, so the synthesized CPI-PAx combines the comprehensive properties of PA and CPI. The CPI-PAx has excellent thermal and mechanical properties, with a thermal decomposition temperature of 499 °C, a glass transition temperature of 385 °C, a coefficient of thermal expansion of 0.8 ppm K-1, a tensile strength of 50.9 MPa, and an elastic modulus of 3.9 GPa. Particularly, CPI-PAx has a 90% transmittance in the visible region. These data prove that the strategy of combining PA and CPI by in situ polymerization is an effective method to circumvent the bottleneck of CPI in the current flexible window application, and this design strategy is universal.
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- Xueshuang Jiang
- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- PCFM Lab, GD HPPC Lab, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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Zhao J, Li M, Su H, Liu Y, Bai P, Liu H, Ma L, Li W, Sun J, Xu Y. In Situ Fabricated Non-Flammable Quasi-Solid Electrolytes for Li-Metal Batteries. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2300228. [PMID: 37150838 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are viewed as one of the most promising high energy density battery systems, but their practical application is hindered by significant fire hazards and fast performance degradation due to the lack of a safe and compatible configuration. Herein, nonflammable quasi-solid electrolytes (NQSEs) are designed and fabricated by using the in situ polymerization method, in which 1,3,2-dioxathiolan-2,2-oxide is used as both initiator to trigger the in situ polymerization of solvents and interphase formation agent to construct robust interface layers to protect the electrodes, and triethyl phosphate as a fire-retardant agent. The NQSEs show a high ionic conductivity of 0.38 mS cm-1 at room temperature and enable intimate solid-electrolyte interphases, and demonstrate excellent performance with stable plating/striping of Li metal anode, and high voltage (4.5 V) and high temperature (>60 °C) survivability. The findings provide an effective strategy to build high-temperature, high-energy density, and safe quasi-solid LMBs.
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- Jiwei Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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You M, Mou F, Wang K, Guan J. Tadpole-Like Flexible Microswimmers with the Head and Tail Both Magnetic. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:40855-40863. [PMID: 37584677 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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In analogy to eukaryotic cells that move by beating the flagella, magnetically powered micro/nanorobots with flexible filaments are capable of eluding the limitation of the scallop theorem to generate net displacement in a three-dimensional space, but they are limited by complicated fabrication and low speed. Here, we demonstrate a tadpole-like flexible microswimmer with a head and tail that are both magnetic by developing a magnetically assisted in situ polymerization method. The flexible microswimmer consists of a magnetic-bead head fixed to a nanochain bundle of magnetic nanoparticles (tail), and the tail length and stiffness can be adjusted simply by changing the duration and strength of the applied magnetic field during fabrication, respectively. For the microswimmer under an oscillating magnetic field, the magnetic head generates an undulatory motion, which can be further increased by the flexible magnetic tail. The magnetically induced undulation of the head and tail generates a traveling wave propagating through its flexible tail, resulting in efficient tadpole-like propulsion of the microswimmer. The flexible microswimmer runs at a maximum motion speed when the tail length is ∼5 times the diameter of the magnetic head, corresponding to ∼half the wavelength of the undulatory motion. The flexible microswimmers reported here are promising for active sensing and drug delivery, as the tails can be designed with various responsive hydrogels, and the results are expected to advance flexible micro/nanorobots.
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- Ming You
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Wuhan Institute of Photochemistry and Technology, 7 North Bingang Road, Wuhan 430083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Wuhan Institute of Photochemistry and Technology, 7 North Bingang Road, Wuhan 430083, China
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Wang F, Zhong J, Guo Y, Han Q, Liu H, Du J, Tian J, Tang S, Cao Y. Fluorinated Nonflammable In Situ Gel Polymer Electrolyte for High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:39265-39275. [PMID: 37540007 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Rechargeable lithium metal batteries (LMBs) offer excellent opportunities for applications requiring high-energy-density battery systems. So far, it has received a lot of interest in pairing higher-energy-density high-voltage nickel-rich cathodes. Here, fluorinated solvents were used instead of the usual carbonate solvents to prepare gel polymer electrolytes (FGPE) by in situ polymerization of polymers introducing the fluorine-containing groups. Theoretically and experimentally, FGPE has proven to be ultra-compatible with the lithium metal anode and LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode. A stable plating/stripping process of over 2000 h can be achieved for symmetrical lithium cells using FGPE. The Li||FGPE||NCM811 cell has a longer cycle life at a high voltage (4.5 V). In addition, the zero self-extinguishing time indicates that the FGPE has sufficient safety. In summary, the design of this electrolyte provides ideas to improve the safety and energy density of LMBs.
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- Fuhe Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Shenzhen Power Supply Co. Ltd., Shenzhen 518001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Shenzhen Power Supply Co. Ltd., Shenzhen 518001, China
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- Shenzhen Power Supply Co. Ltd., Shenzhen 518001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Han S, Li J, Ding Q, Zang J, Lu Y, Zhang L, Hu L. Effects of Processing Conditions on the Properties of Monoammonium Phosphate Microcapsules with Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Shell. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2991. [PMID: 37514381 PMCID: PMC10385195 DOI: 10.3390/polym15142991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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To develop monoammonium phosphate (MAP) as a novel acid source for durable intumescent fire retardants (IFR), MAP microcapsules (MCMAPs) containing MAP as the internal core and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) as the external shell were prepared by in situ polymerization in this study. The influences of synthesis conditions (including reaction temperature, polymerization time, and reaction pH value) on the properties of obtained MCMAPs (MAP content, yield, morphologies, and thermal properties) were then investigated systematically. The morphologies, chemical structures, and thermal properties were characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and thermogravimetry analyzer (TGA). The results show that MAP was well encapsulated by MF resin. No microcapsules are obtained at <55 °C or with polymerization times <1 h. Optimal preparation conditions of reaction temperature, polymerization time, and reaction pH value are 75 °C, 3 h, and 5.5, respectively. Those results provide process reference and theoretical basis for preparing MCMAPs and could promote the application of MAP microcapsules in wood flame-retardant materials.
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- Shenjie Han
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficient Processing of Bamboo of Zhejiang Province, China National Bamboo Research Center, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Superior Timber Trees Resource Cultivation, Engineering Research Center of Masson Pine of State Forestry Administration, Guangxi Forestry Research Institute, Nanning 530002, China
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Martins FP, Santos L, Torcato R, Lima PS, Oliveira JM. Reproducibility Study of the Thermoplastic Resin Transfer Molding Process for Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6 Composites. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:4652. [PMID: 37444966 DOI: 10.3390/ma16134652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Polyamide 6 (PA6) thermoplastic composites have higher recyclability potential when compared to conventional thermoset composites. A disruptive liquid molding manufacturing technology named Thermoplastic Resin Transfer Molding (T-RTM) can be used for processing composites due to the low viscosity of the monomers and additives. In this process, polymerization, crystallization and shrinkage occur almost at the same time. If these phenomena are not controlled, they can compromise the reproducibility and homogeneity of the parts. This work studied the influence of packing pressure, as a process variable, throughout the filling and polymerization stages. To assess the process reproducibility and parts' homogeneity, physical, thermal and mechanical properties were analyzed in different areas of neat PA6 and composite parts. This study showed that a two-stage packing pressure can be successfully used to increase parts' homogeneity and process reproducibility. The use of 3.5 bar packing pressure during the polymerization stage resulted in mechanical properties with lower standard deviations, indicating a higher degree of homogeneity of the manufactured parts and higher process reproducibility. These results will be used for establishing the actual state of the technology and will be a base for future process optimization.
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- Filipe P Martins
- EMaRT Group-Emerging: Materials, Research, Technology, School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro, Estrada do Cercal, 449 Santiago de Riba Ul, 3720-509 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- CICECO Aveiro-Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- EMaRT Group-Emerging: Materials, Research, Technology, School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro, Estrada do Cercal, 449 Santiago de Riba Ul, 3720-509 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- CICECO Aveiro-Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- EMaRT Group-Emerging: Materials, Research, Technology, School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro, Estrada do Cercal, 449 Santiago de Riba Ul, 3720-509 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- CICECO Aveiro-Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- EMaRT Group-Emerging: Materials, Research, Technology, School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro, Estrada do Cercal, 449 Santiago de Riba Ul, 3720-509 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- TEMA-Center for Mechanical Technology and Automation, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- EMaRT Group-Emerging: Materials, Research, Technology, School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro, Estrada do Cercal, 449 Santiago de Riba Ul, 3720-509 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- CICECO Aveiro-Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Wang D, Jin B, Huang J, Yao X, Ren Y, Xu X, Han X, Li F, Zhan X, Zhang Q. Laponite-Supported Gel Polymer Electrolyte with Multiple Lithium-Ion Transport Channels for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37365916 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Lithium metal batteries have emerged as a promising candidate for next-generation power systems. However, the high reactivity of lithium metal with liquid electrolytes has resulted in decreased battery safety and stability, which poses a significant challenge. Herein, we present a modified laponite-supported gel polymer electrolyte (LAP@PDOL GPE) that was fabricated using in situ polymerization initiated by a redox-initiating system at ambient temperature. The LAP@PDOL GPE effectively facilitates the dissociation of lithium salts via electrostatic interaction and simultaneously constructs multiple lithium-ion transport channels within the gel polymer network. This hierarchical GPE demonstrates a remarkable ionic conductivity of 5.16 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 30 °C. Furthermore, the robust laponite component of the LAP@PDOL GPE forms a barrier against Li dendrite growth while also participating in the establishment of a stable electrode/electrolyte interface with Si-rich components. The in situ polymerization process further improves the interfacial contact, enabling the LiFePO4/LAP@PDOL GPE/Li cell to exhibit an impressive capacity of 137 mAh g-1 at 1C, with a capacity retention of 98.5% even after 400 cycles. In summary, the developed LAP@PDOL GPE shows great potential in addressing the critical issues of safety and stability associated with lithium metal batteries while also delivering improved electrochemical performance.
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- Dongyun Wang
- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310030, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310030, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310030, China
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- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Wanxiang A123 Systems Asia Com., Ltd., Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Wanxiang A123 Systems Asia Com., Ltd., Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Wanxiang A123 Systems Asia Com., Ltd., Hangzhou 311215, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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Bai Y, Ma W, Dong W, Wu Y, Wang X, Huang F. In-Situ-Polymerized 1,3-Dioxolane Solid-State Electrolyte with Space-Confined Plasticizers for High-Voltage and Robust Li/LiCoO 2 Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37222274 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In-situ-polymerized solid-state electrolytes can significantly improve the interfacial compatibility of Li metal batteries. Typically, in-situ-polymerized 1,3-dioxolane electrolyte (PDOL) exhibits good compatibility with Li metal. However, it still suffers from the narrow electrochemical window (4.1 V), limiting the application of high-voltage cathodes. Herein, a novel modified PDOL (PDOL-F/S) electrolyte with an expanded electrochemical window of 4.43 V and a considerable ionic conductivity of 1.95 × 10-4 S cm-1 is developed by introducing high-voltage stable plasticizers (fluoroethylene carbonate and succinonitrile) to its polymer network. The space-confined plasticizers are beneficial to construct a high-quality cathode-electrolyte interphase, hindering the decomposition of lithium salts and polymers in electrolytes at high voltage. The as-assembled Li|PDOL-F/S|LiCoO2 battery delivers superior cycling stability (capacity retention of 80% after 400 cycles) at 4.3 V, superior to that of pristine PDOL (3% after 120 cycles). This work provides new insights into the design and application of high-voltage solid-state lithium metal batteries by in situ polymerization.
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- Yuzhou Bai
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
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Barranco-García R, García-Peñas A, Blázquez-Blázquez E, Ressia JA, Quinzani LM, Vallés EM, Gómez-Elvira JM, Pérez E, Cerrada ML. Polypropylene Nanocomposites Attained by In Situ Polymerization Using SBA-15 Particles as Support for Metallocene Catalysts: Effect of Molecular Weight and Tacticity on Crystalline Details, Phase Transitions and Rheological Behavior. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114261. [PMID: 37298738 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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In this study, nanocomposites based on polypropylene are synthesized by the in situ polymerization of propene in the presence of mesoporous SBA-15 silica, which acts as a carrier of the catalytic system (zirconocene as catalyst and methylaluminoxane as cocatalyst). The protocol for the immobilization and attainment of hybrid SBA-15 particles involves a pre-stage of contact between the catalyst with cocatalyst before their final functionalization. Two zirconocene catalysts are tested in order to attain materials with different microstructural characteristics, molar masses and regioregularities of chains. Some polypropylene chains are able to be accommodated within the silica mesostructure of these composites. Thus, an endothermic event of small intensity appears during heating calorimetric experiments at approximately 105 °C. The existence of these polypropylene crystals, confined within the nanometric channels of silica, is corroborated by SAXS measurements obtained via the change in the intensity and position of the first-order diffraction of SBA-15. The incorporation of silica also has a very significant effect on the rheological response of the resultant materials, leading to important variations in various magnitudes, such as the shear storage modulus, viscosity and δ angle, when a comparison is established with the corresponding neat iPP matrices. Rheological percolation is reached, thus demonstrating the role of SBA-15 particles as filler, in addition to the supporting role that they exert during the polymerizations.
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- Rosa Barranco-García
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avenida Complutense s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. de la Universidad, 30, 28911 Leganés, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), UNS-CONICET, Camino La Carrindanga km. 7, Bahía Blanca 8000, Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (CIC), La Plata 1900, Argentina
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), UNS-CONICET, Camino La Carrindanga km. 7, Bahía Blanca 8000, Argentina
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), UNS-CONICET, Camino La Carrindanga km. 7, Bahía Blanca 8000, Argentina
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Makri SP, Xanthopoulou E, Valera MA, Mangas A, Marra G, Ruiz V, Koltsakidis S, Tzetzis D, Zoikis Karathanasis A, Deligkiozi I, Nikolaidis N, Bikiaris D, Terzopoulou Z. Poly(Lactic Acid) Composites with Lignin and Nanolignin Synthesized by In Situ Reactive Processing. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102386. [PMID: 37242959 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites with 0.5 wt% lignin or nanolignin were prepared with two different techniques: (a) conventional melt-mixing and (b) in situ Ring Opening Polymerization (ROP) by reactive processing. The ROP process was monitored by measuring the torque. The composites were synthesized rapidly using reactive processing that took under 20 min. When the catalyst amount was doubled, the reaction time was reduced to under 15 min. The dispersion, thermal transitions, mechanical properties, antioxidant activity, and optical properties of the resulting PLA-based composites were evaluated with SEM, DSC, nanoindentation, DPPH assay, and DRS spectroscopy. All reactive processing-prepared composites were characterized by means of SEM, GPC, and NMR to assess their morphology, molecular weight, and free lactide content. The benefits of the size reduction of lignin and the use of in situ ROP by reactive processing were demonstrated, as the reactive processing-produced nanolignin-containing composites had superior crystallization, mechanical, and antioxidant properties. These improvements were attributed to the participation of nanolignin in the ROP of lactide as a macroinitiator, resulting in PLA-grafted nanolignin particles that improved its dispersion.
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- Sofia P Makri
- Creative Nano PC, 43 Tatoiou, Metamorfosi, 14451 Athens, Greece
- Laboratory of Polymer and Colors Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Polymer and Colors Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- AIMPLAS, Asociación de Investigación de Materiales Plásticos Y Conexas, Carrer de Gustave Eiffel, 4, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- AIMPLAS, Asociación de Investigación de Materiales Plásticos Y Conexas, Carrer de Gustave Eiffel, 4, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- AIMPLAS, Asociación de Investigación de Materiales Plásticos Y Conexas, Carrer de Gustave Eiffel, 4, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- AIMPLAS, Asociación de Investigación de Materiales Plásticos Y Conexas, Carrer de Gustave Eiffel, 4, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, 14 km Thessaloniki, 57001 N. Moudania, Greece
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- Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, 14 km Thessaloniki, 57001 N. Moudania, Greece
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- Laboratory of Polymer and Colors Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Polymer and Colors Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Polymer and Colors Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Nguyen AG, Verma R, Song GC, Kim J, Park CJ. In Situ Polymerization on a 3D Ceramic Framework of Composite Solid Electrolytes for Room-Temperature Solid-State Batteries. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2023:e2207744. [PMID: 37199696 PMCID: PMC10375120 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are ideal candidates for next-generation high-energy-density batteries in the Battery of Things era. Unfortunately, SSB application is limited by their poor ionic conductivity and electrode-electrolyte interfacial compatibility. Herein, in situ composite solid electrolytes (CSEs) are fabricated by infusing vinyl ethylene carbonate monomer into a 3D ceramic framework to address these challenges. The unique and integrated structure of CSEs generates inorganic, polymer, and continuous inorganic-polymer interphase pathways that accelerate ion transportation, as revealed by solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (SSNMR) analysis. In addition, the mechanism and activation energy of Li+ transportation are studied and visualized by performing density functional theory calculations. Furthermore, the monomer solution can penetrate and polymerize in situ to form an excellent ionic conductor network inside the cathode structure. This concept is successfully applied to both solid-state lithium and sodium batteries. The Li|CSE|LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 cell fabricated herein delivers a specific discharge capacity of 118.8 mAh g-1 after 230 cycles at 0.5 C and 30 °C. Meanwhile, the Na|CSE|Na3 Mg0.05 V1.95 (PO4 )3 @C cell fabricated herein maintains its cycling stability over 3000 cycles at 2 C and 30 °C with zero-fading. The proposed integrated strategy provides a new perspective for designing fast ionic conductor electrolytes to boost high-energy solid-state batteries.
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- An-Giang Nguyen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211002, India
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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Zhou T, Zhang W, Cao Q, Zhang K, Ban X, Pei M, Wang J. Unveiling the In Situ and Solvent Polymerization Engineering for Highly Efficient and Flexible Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37197999 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) polymer has great potential for the construction of flexible solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). However, the relationship between polymerization engineering and device functions has rarely been reported. Here, two novel TADF polymers, P-Ph4CzCN and P-Ph5CzCN, with a small energy gap between the first excited singlet and triplet states (ΔEST; <0.16 eV) were newly developed by both solvent and in situ polymerization of a styrene component. Detailed device performance testing indicates that both polymerization strategies ensure that the TADF polymer achieves comparable high efficiencies in commonly rigid devices, and the maximum external quantum efficiencies (EQEmax) were 11.9%, 14.1%, and 16.2% for blue, green, and white OLEDs, respectively. Although in situ polymerization provides a simplified device fabrication process, which avoids the complicated synthesis and purification of the polymer, the inevitable high-temperature annealing makes it fail in a plastic substrate device. In contrast, P-Ph5CzCN achieved by solvent polymerization enables the successful fabrication of a flexible device on a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) substrate, which was the first reported flexible OLED based on a TADF polymer. This work provides a strong guideline for the simple fabrication of TADF polymer devices and the application of TADF polymer materials in OLED flexible panels and flexible lighting.
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- Tao Zhou
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Function Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222005, China
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Lv K, Zhang G, Bai Y, Yang J. Preparation of Encapsulated Breakers for Polymer Gels and Evaluation of Their Properties. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050387. [PMID: 37232980 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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A common problem associated with conventional gel breakers is that they can cause a premature reduction in gel viscosity at high temperatures. To address this, a urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin and sulfamic acid (SA) encapsulated polymer gel breaker was prepared via in situ polymerization with UF as the capsule coat and SA as the capsule core; this breaker was able to withstand temperatures of up to 120-140 °C. The encapsulated breaker was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. Meanwhile, the dispersing effects of various emulsifiers on the capsule core, and the encapsulation rate and electrical conductivity of the encapsulated breaker were tested. The gel-breaking performance of the encapsulated breaker was evaluated at different temperatures and dose conditions via simulated core experiments. The results confirm the successful encapsulation of SA in UF and also highlight the slow-release properties of the encapsulated breaker. From experimentation, the optimal preparation conditions were determined to be a molar ratio between urea and formaldehyde (nurea:nformaldehyde) of 1:1.8 for the capsule coat, a pH of 8, a temperature of 75 °C, and the utilization of Span 80/SDBS as the compound emulsifier; the resulting encapsulated breaker exhibited significantly improved gel-breaking performance (gel breaking delayed for 9 days at 130 °C). The optimum preparation conditions determined in the study can be used in industrial production, and there are no potential safety and environmental concerns.
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- Kaihe Lv
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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Liu D, Lu Z, Lin Z, Zhang C, Dai K, Wei W. Organoboron- and Cyano-Grafted Solid Polymer Electrolytes Boost the Cyclability and Safety of High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:21112-21122. [PMID: 37078862 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Solid-state polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are deemed as a class of sought-after candidates for high-safety and high-energy-density solid-state lithium metal batteries, but their low ionic conductivity, narrow electrochemical windows, and severe interfacial deterioration limit their practical implementations. Herein, an organoboron- and cyano-grafted polymer electrolyte (PVNB) was designed using vinylene carbonate as the polymer backbone and organoboron-modified poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate and acrylonitrile as the grafted phases, which may facilitate Li-ion transport, immobilize the anions, and enlarge the oxidation voltage window; therefore, the well-tailored PVNB exhibits a high Li-ion transference number (tLi+ = 0.86), a wide electrochemical window (>5 V), and a high ionic conductivity (σ = 9.24 × 10-4 S cm-1) at room temperature (RT). As a result, the electrochemical cyclability and safety of the Li|LiFePO4 and Li|LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cells with in situ polymerization of PVNB are substantially improved by forming the stable organic-inorganic composite cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) and the Li3N-LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI).
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- Dong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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Li CC, Wang WP, Feng XX, Wang YH, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zheng JC, Luo Y, Chen Z, Xin S, Guo YG. High-Performance Quasi-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Battery with a Controllably Solidified Cathode-Electrolyte Interface. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:19066-19074. [PMID: 37036933 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries are considered a promising "beyond Li-ion" energy storage technology. Currently, the practical realization of Li-S batteries is plagued by rapid electrochemical failure of S cathodes due to aggravated polysulfide dissolution and shuttle in the conventional liquid ether-based electrolytes. A gel polymer electrolyte obtained by in situ polymerization of liquid electrolyte solvent at the cathode-electrolyte interface has been proven an effective strategy to prevent polysulfide shuttle. However, notably reduced polysulfide solubility in the gel electrolyte leads to enrichment of poorly conductive sulfide species, which hinders charge migration across the interface and therefore accounts for retarded polysulfide conversion and a low capacity/energy output of batteries. Here, we show that thioacetamide, as a cathode additive, inhibits interfacial polymerization of ether molecules while assisting dissolution of polysulfides and Li2S at the cathode/electrolyte interface. In this way, a layer of liquid, sulfide-soluble electrolyte is preserved between the highly gelled electrolyte and the S particle surface, avoiding interfacial sulfide accumulation and improving polysulfide conversion kinetics. A Li-S battery with the controllably solidified interface demonstrates, without adding other performance-boosting agents or catalysts, a high reversible capacity, a long cycle life, and a favorable rate performance, showing promises for the next-generation storage applications.
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- Cai-Cai Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Grid Xinjiang Company Limited Electric Power Research Institute, Xinjiang 830013, China
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- State Grid Xinjiang Company Limited Electric Power Research Institute, Xinjiang 830013, China
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- State Grid Xinjiang Company Limited Electric Power Research Institute, Xinjiang 830013, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Ren Z, Xu G, Wang B, Song S, Hao T, Liu D, Zhang Y, Zhao J, Zhang L, Li Y. Polyaniline-Based Infrared Dynamic Patterned Encoder with Multiple Thermal Radiation Characteristics. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 36884015 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A high-level infrared dynamic patterned encoder (IR-DPE) possesses prospective applications for energy-harvesting and information, but a simple and reliable method for fabrication remains challenging. Herein, we first report an IR-DPE with multiple thermal radiation characteristics based on polyaniline (PANI). Specifically, the electron-beam evaporation technique is introduced to obtain the divanadium pentoxide (V2O5) coating, and then the V2O5 film acts as an oxidant to drive in situ polymerization of the PANI film. During the process, we experimentally explore the relationship between the thickness of V2O5 and the emissivity of PANI to obtain up to six emissivity levels and achieve the IR pattern integrated into multiple thermal radiation characteristics. The device shows multiple thermal radiation characteristics at the oxidized state, realizing a pattern visible with the IR camera and the same thermal radiation properties at the reduced state, leading to the pattern concealed in the IR regime. In addition, the highest emissivity tunability of the device is to be tuned from 0.40 to 0.82 (Δε = 0.42) at 2.5-25 μm. Meanwhile, the device exhibits a maximum temperature control of up to 5.9 °C. The results show the enormous potential of IR-DPEs for IR information transfer and thermal management.
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- Zichen Ren
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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Li Q, He H, Wang S, Zhai H, Shen Y, Li A, Guan F. Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate-Modified Ti 3C 2T x/Graphene Nanohybrids as Three-Dimensional Functional Chain Extenders for Polyurethane Composite Films with Strain-Sensing and Conductive Properties. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:12403-12413. [PMID: 36812190 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Incorporation of functional nanofillers can unlock the potential of polymers as advanced materials. Herein, single-layered and three-dimensional reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/Ti3C2Tx (B-rGO@Ti3C2Tx) nanohybrids were constructed using bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) as a coupling agent between rGO and Ti3C2Tx through covalent and hydrogen bonds. It is found that BHET can not only resist the weak oxidization of Ti3C2Tx to some degree but also prevent the self-stacking of Ti3C2Tx and rGO sheets. Then, B-rGO@Ti3C2Tx was used as a functional nanofiller and three-dimensional chain extender for preparing the waterborne polyurethane (WPU) nanocomposite through in situ polymerization. Compared with WPU nanocomposites with an equivalent amount of Ti3C2Tx/rGO@Ti3C2Tx, although containing an equivalent amount of BHET, WPU/B-rGO@Ti3C2Tx nanocomposites show significantly improved performance. For example, 5.66 wt % of B-rGO@Ti3C2Tx endows WPU with a high tensile strength of 36.0 MPa (improved by 380%), thermal conductivity of 0.697 W·m-1·K-1, electrical conductivity of 1.69 × 10-2 S/m (enhanced by 39 times), good strain-sensing behavior, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielding performance of 49.5 dB in the X-band, and excellent thermal stability. Therefore, the construction of rGO@Ti3C2Tx nanohybrids with the aid of chain extenders may unlock new possibilities of polyurethane as smart materials.
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- Qunyang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, No. 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Dong Y, Wang P, Ren Z, Liu T, Zhen Z, Lu B, Li F, Ji J. Improved Strength and Heat Distortion Temperature of Emi-Aromatic Polyamide 10T-co-1012 (PA10T/1012)/GO Composites via In Situ Polymerization. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041960. [PMID: 36838949 PMCID: PMC9967122 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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In this paper, an effective method for preparing poly (p-phenylene terephthalamide) -co- poly (dodecanedioyl) decylamine (PA10T/1012)/graphene oxide (GO) composites by pre-dispersion and one-step in situ polymerization was proposed for the first time. During the process of polycondensation, the condensation between the terminal amino groups of PA10T/1012 chains and the oxygen-containing functional groups of GO allowed nylon to be grafted onto graphene sheets. The effects of polymer grafting on the thermal and mechanical properties of (PA10T/1012)/GO composites were studied in detail. Due to the interaction between PA10T/1012 grafted graphene sheets and its matrix, GO is well dispersed in the PA10T/1012 matrix and physically entangled with it, forming a cross-linked network structure of polymer bridged graphene, thus obtaining enhanced tensile strength, tensile modulus and impact strength. More importantly, benefiting from the cross-linked network structure, the heat distortion temperature (HDT) of the composite is greatly increased from 77.3 °C to 144.2 °C. This in situ polycondensation method opens a new avenue to prepare polycondensate graphene-based composites with high strength and high heat distortion temperatures.
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- Yanchao Dong
- National Engineering Research Center of Engineering Plastics and Ecological Plastics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Correspondence: (P.W.); (Z.Z.); (J.J.)
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- National Engineering Research Center of Engineering Plastics and Ecological Plastics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Engineering Plastics and Ecological Plastics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Engineering Plastics and Ecological Plastics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Correspondence: (P.W.); (Z.Z.); (J.J.)
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- National Engineering Research Center of Engineering Plastics and Ecological Plastics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Engineering Plastics and Ecological Plastics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Correspondence: (P.W.); (Z.Z.); (J.J.)
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Lin W, Zheng X, Ma S, Ji K, Wang C, Chen M. Quasi-Solid Polymer Electrolyte with Multiple Lithium-Ion Transport Pathways by In Situ Thermal-Initiating Polymerization. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:8128-8137. [PMID: 36744574 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are considered to be attractive candidates for rechargeable batteries on account of their high safety and flexible processability. However, the restricted polymer segmental dynamics limit the Li+ conduction of SPEs. Herein, a composite electrolyte membrane was prepared via in situ thermal-initiating polymerization of diethylene glycol diacrylate (DEGDA) in a poly(vinylidene fluoride) frameworks (PVDF FMs) electrospun in advance. As a quasi-solid polymer electrolyte (QSPE), it provides multiple transport highways for Li+ built by the C═O or C-O or C═O/C-O groups in poly(diethylene glycol) diacrylate (PDEGDA), respectively, proved by density functional theory calculations together with the high-resolution 7Li solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Since the interaction between Li+ and C═O is weaker than that between Li+ and C-O, Li+ tends to move along C═O dominating paths in PDEGDA/PVDF FMs QSPEs, even skipping back to C═O nodes from the original C-O dominating way. Multiple transport patterns facilitate Li+ migration within PDEGDA/PVDF FMs QSPEs, contributing to the ionic conductivity of 1.41 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 25 °C and the Li+ transference number of 0.454. Ascribing to the wetting capability of the monomer to the electrodes in use, compatible electrolyte/electrode interfaces with low interface resistance and compact cells were acquired by the in situ polymerization. Protective lithiated oligomers (RCOOLi) and LiF are enriched at the Li anode surface, promoting a lasting stable Li plating/stripping over 2000 h. By applying the QSPEs in LiFePO4 cell, a capacity of 157.7 mAh g-1 with almost 100% coulombic efficiency during 200 cycles is achieved at 25 °C.
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- Weiteng Lin
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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Chae W, Kim B, Ryoo WS, Earmme T. A Brief Review of Gel Polymer Electrolytes Using In Situ Polymerization for Lithium-ion Polymer Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15040803. [PMID: 36850085 PMCID: PMC9964471 DOI: 10.3390/polym15040803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Polymer electrolytes (PEs) have been thoroughly investigated due to their advantages that can prevent severe problems of Li-ion batteries, such as electrolyte leakage, flammability, and lithium dendrite growth to enhance thermal and electrochemical stabilities. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) using in situ polymerization are typically prepared by thermal or UV curing methods by initially impregnating liquid precursors inside the electrode. The in situ method can resolve insufficient interfacial problems between electrode and electrolyte compared with the ex situ method, which could led to a poor cycle performance due to high interfacial resistance. In addition to the abovementioned advantage, it can enhance the form factor of bare cells since the precursor can be injected before polymerization prior to the solidification of the desired shapes. These suggest that gel polymer electrolytes prepared by in situ polymerization are a promising material for lithium-ion batteries.
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Wang A, Li H, Feng H, Qiu H, Huang R, Wang Y, Ji S, Liang H, Shen XC, Jiang BP. In Situ Polymerization of Aniline Derivative in Vivo for NIR-II Phototheranostics of Tumor. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:5870-5882. [PMID: 36689577 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Natural biopolymers can be controllably in situ synthesized in organisms and play important roles in biological activities. Inspired by this, the manipulation of in situ biosynthesis of functional polymers in vivo will be an important way to obtain materials for meeting biological requirements. Herein, in situ biosynthesis of functional conjugated polymer at the tumor site was achieved via the utilization of specific tumor microenvironment (TME) characteristics for the first time. Specially, a water-soluble aniline dimer derivative (N-(3-sulfopropyl) p-aminodiphenylamine, SPA) was artfully in situ polymerized into polySPA (PSPA) nanoparticles at the tumor site, which was activated via the catalysis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) overexpressed in TME to produce hydroxyl radical (•OH) by coinjected horseradish peroxidase (HRP). Benefiting from outstanding near-infrared (NIR)-II absorption of PSPA, the in situ polymerization process can be validly monitored by photoacoustic (PA) signal at the NIR-II region. Meanwhile, in situ polymerization would induce the size of polymeric materials from small to large, improving the distribution and retention of PSPA at the tumor site. On the combination of NIR-II absorption of PSPA and the size variation induced by polymerization, such polymerization can be applied for tumor-specific NIR-II light mediated PA image and photothermal inhibition of tumors, enhancing the precision and efficacy of tumor phototheranostics. Therefore, the present work opens the way to manipulate TME-activated in situ biosynthesis of functional conjugated polymer at the tumor site for overcoming formidable challenges in tumor theranostics.
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- Aihui Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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Gudkov MV, Brevnov PN, Rabchinskii MK, Baidakova MV, Stolyarova DY, Antonov GA, Yagovkina MA, Ryvkina NG, Bazhenov SL, Gulin AA, Shiyanova KA, Peters GS, Krasheninnikov VG, Ryabkov YD, Goncharuk GP, Gorenberg AY, Novokshonova LA, Melnikov VP. Template-Directed Polymerization Strategy for Producing rGO/UHMWPE Composite Aerogels with Tunable Properties. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:5628-5643. [PMID: 36649132 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this paper, we suggest a previously unknown template-directed polymerization strategy for producing graphene/polymer aerogels with elevated mechanical properties, preservation of the nanoscale pore structure, an extraordinary crystallite structure, as well as tunable electrical and hydrophobic properties. The suggested approach is studied using the reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) system as an example. We also develop a novel method of ethylene polymerization with formation of UHMWPE directly on the surface of rGO sheets prestructured as the aerogel template. At a UHMWPE content smaller than 20 wt %, composite materials demonstrate completely reversible deformation and good conductivity. An ultrahigh polymer content (more than 80 wt %) results in materials with pronounced plasticity, improved hydrophobic properties, and a Young's modulus that is more than 200 times larger than that of pure rGO aerogel. Variation of the polymer content makes it possible to tune the electro-conductive properties of the aerogel in the range from 4.8 × 10-6 to 4.9 × 10-1 S/m and adjust its hydrophobic properties. The developed approach would make it possible to create composite materials with highly developed nanostructural morphology and advanced properties controlled by the thickness of the polymer layer on the surface of graphene sheets.
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- Maksim V Gudkov
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Institute of fine chemical technology named after M.V. Lomonosov, RTU MIREA, Moscow 119454, Russia
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- Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials, Moscow 117393, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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Zhang M, Lei C, Zhou T, Song S, Paoprasert P, He X, Liang X. Segmental Motion Adjustment of the Polycarbonate Electrolyte for Lithium-Metal Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:55653-55663. [PMID: 36478468 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Carbonyl oxygen atoms are the primary active sites to solvate Li salts that provide a migration site for Li ions conducting in a polycarbonate-based polymer electrolyte. We here exploit the conductivity of the polycarbonate electrolyte by tuning the segmental motion of the structural unit with carbonyl oxygen atoms, while its correlation to the mechanical and electrochemical stability of the electrolyte is also discussed. Two linear alkenyl carbonate monomers are designed by molecular engineering to combine methyl acrylate (MA) and the commonly used ethylene carbonate (EC), w/o dimethyl carbonate (DMC) in the structure. The integration of the DMC structural unit in the side chain of the in situ constructed polymer (p-MDE) releases the free motion of the terminal EC units, which leads to a lower glass-transition temperature and higher ionic conductivity. While pure polycarbonates are normally fragile with high Young's modulus, such a prolonged side chain also manipulates the flexibility of the polymer to provide a mechanical stable interface for Li-metal anode. Stable long-term cycling performance is achieved at room temperature for both LiFePO4 and LiCoO2 electrodes based on the p-MDE electrolyte incorporated with a solid plasticizer.
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- Mingjie Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani12120, Thailand
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, Hunan, P. R. China
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Wu Q, Ma C, Chen L, Sun Y, Wei X, Ma C, Zhao H, Yang X, Ma X, Zhang C, Duan G. A Tissue Paper/Hydrogel Composite Light-Responsive Biomimetic Actuator Fabricated by In Situ Polymerization. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245454. [PMID: 36559822 PMCID: PMC9785941 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Stimulus-responsive hydrogels are an important member of smart materials owing to their reversibility, soft/wet properties, and biocompatibility, which have a wide range of applications in the field of intelligent actuations. However, poor mechanical property and complicated fabrication process limit their further applications. Herein, we report a light-responsive tissue paper/hydrogel composite actuator which was developed by combining inkjet-printed tissue paper with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) hydrogel through simple in situ polymerization. Due to the high strength of natural tissue paper and the strong interaction within the interface of the bilayer structure, the mechanical property of the composite actuator was highly enhanced, reaching 1.2 MPa of tensile strength. Furthermore, the light-responsive actuation of remote manipulation can be achieved because of the stamping graphite with high efficiency of photothermal conversion. Most importantly, we also made a few remotely controlled biomimetic actuating devices based on the near-infrared (NIR) light response of this composite actuator. This work provides a simple strategy for the construction of biomimetic anisotropic actuators and will inspire the exploration of new intelligent materials.
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- Qijun Wu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory of Quality Safe Evaluation and Research of Degradable Material for State Market Regulation, Products Quality Supervision and Testing Institute of Hainan Province, Haikou 570203, China
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (C.Z.); (G.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Quality Safe Evaluation and Research of Degradable Material for State Market Regulation, Products Quality Supervision and Testing Institute of Hainan Province, Haikou 570203, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (C.Z.); (G.D.)
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (C.Z.); (G.D.)
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Ouyang H, Min S, Yi J, Liu X, Ning F, Xu Y, Jiang Y, Zhao B, Zhang J. Integrated Design for Regulating the Interface of a Solid-State Lithium-Oxygen Battery with an Improved Electrochemical Performance. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:53648-53657. [PMID: 36411718 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A composite solid-state electrolyte (SSE) with acceptable safety and durability is considered as a potential candidate for high-performance lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries. Herein, to address the safety issues and improve the electrochemical performance of Li-O2 batteries, a solvent-free composite SSE is prepared based on the thermal initiation of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate radical polymerization, and an integrated battery is achieved by injecting an electrolyte precursor between electrodes during the assembly process through a simple heat treatment. The Li-metal symmetric cells based on this composite SSE achieve a critical current density of 0.8 mA cm-2 and a stable cycle life of over 900 h at a current density of 0.2 mA cm-2. This composite SSE effectively inhibits the erosion of O2 on the Li metal anode, optimizes the interface between the electrolyte and cathode, and provides abundant reaction sites for the electrochemical reactions during cycling. The integrated solid-state Li-O2 battery prepared in this work achieves stable long cycling (118 cycles) at a current density of 500 mA g-1 at room temperature, showing the promising future application prospects.
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- Hao Ouyang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Chen D, Zhu T, Zhu M, Kang P, Yuan S, Li Y, Lan J, Yang X, Sui G. In Situ Constructing Ultrathin, Robust-Flexible Polymeric Electrolytes with Rapid Interfacial Ion Transport in Lithium Metal Batteries. Small Methods 2022; 6:e2201114. [PMID: 36336652 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Safety of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) has been improved by using the solid-state polymer electrolytes, but the performance of LMBs is still troubled by the poor interface of solid electrolytes/electrodes, leading to insufficient interfacial Li+ transport. Here, a novel ultrathin, robust-flexible polymeric electrolyte is achieved by in situ polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane in soft nanofibrous skeleton at room temperature without any extra initiator or plasticizer, leading to the electrolyte with rapid interfacial ion transport. This facilitated Li+ transportation is demonstrated by molecular dynamics simulation. Consequently, the as-prepared electrolyte exhibits excellent cycling performance. The results indicate that the electrolyte works well in the LiFePO4 //Li cell at elevated temperature up to 90 °C, and further matches with the high-voltage LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 cathode. This study provides an effective approach to constructing a practical polymeric electrolyte for fabrication of safe, high performance LMBs.
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- Dongli Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, Shanghai, 200245, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Poh WC, Eh ALS, Wu W, Guo X, Lee PS. Rapidly Photocurable Solid-State Poly(ionic liquid) Ionogels For Thermally Robust and Flexible Electrochromic Devices. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2206952. [PMID: 36255145 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Formation of ionogels through in situ polymerization can effectively improve electrolyte processability; however, the curing process has been slow and oxygen-sensitive. Considering the low oxygen solubility of poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs), in situ polymerized ionogels are designed to realize excellent electrolytes. Herein, two in situ polymerized ionogels (PIL A & PIL B) are formulated, and they can be rapidly photocured within a minute. The ionogels are highly transparent, stretchable, and exhibit excellent physicochemical stability, including thermal, electrochemical, and air stability, allowing them to perform in various conditions. Benefitting from these properties, two high-performance electrochromic devices (ECDs) are assembled, with iron-centered coordination polymer (FeCP) and tungsten oxide (P-WO3 ) electrochromic materials, achieving high color contrast (45.2% and 56.4%), fast response time (1.5/1.9 and 1.7/6.4 s), and excellent cycling endurance (>90% retention over 3000 cycles). Attributed to the thermal robustness of the ionogels, the ECDs can also be operated over a wide temperature range (-20 to 100 °C). With the use of deformable substrates (e.g., ultrathin ITO glass), curved electrochromic eye protector and flexible electrochromic displays are realized, highlighting their potential use in futuristic wearables.
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- Wei Church Poh
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise (SHARE), Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE), 1 Create Way, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise (SHARE), Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE), 1 Create Way, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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Ma T, Chen R, Lv N, Li Y, Yang ZR, Qin H, Li Z, Jiang H, Zhu J. Morphological Transformation and In Situ Polymerization of Caspase-3 Responsive Diacetylene-Containing Lipidated Peptide Amphiphile for Self-Amplified Cooperative Antitumor Therapy. Small 2022; 18:e2204759. [PMID: 36285744 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In order to artificially regulate cell behaviors, intracellular polymerization as an emerging chemical technique has attracted much attention. Yet, it is still a challenge to achieve effective intracellular polymerization to conquer tumors in the complex cellular environment. Herein, this work develops a tumor-targeting and caspase-3 responsive nanoparticle composed of a diacetylene-containing lipidated peptide amphiphile and mitochondria-targeting photosensitizer (C3), which undergoes nanoparticle-to-nanofiber transformation and efficient in situ polymerization triggered by photodynamic treatment and activation of caspase-3. The locational nanofibers on the mitochondria membranes lead to mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) burst and self-amplified circulation, offering persistent high oxidative stress to induce cell apoptosis. This study provides a strategy for greatly enhanced antitumor therapeutic efficacy through mtROS burst and self-amplified circulation induced by intracellular transformation and in situ polymerization.
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- Teng Ma
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Zhao Y, Wang Y, Liang R, Zhu G, Xiong W, Zheng H. Building Polymeric Framework Layer for Stable Solid Electrolyte Interphase on Natural Graphite Anode. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227827. [PMID: 36431927 PMCID: PMC9692837 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The overall electrochemical performance of natural graphite is intimately associated with the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer developed on its surface. To suppress the interfacial electrolyte decomposition reactions and the high irreversible capacity loss relating to the SEI formation on a natural graphite (NG) surface, we propose a new design of the artificial SEI by the functional molecular cross-linking framework layer, which was synthesized by grafting acrylic acid (AA) and N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBAA) via an in situ polymerization reaction. The functional polymeric framework constructs a robust covalent bonding onto the NG surface with -COOH and facilitates Li+ conduction owing to the effect of the -CONH group, contributing to forming an SEI layer of excellent stability, flexibility, and compactness. From all the benefits, the initial coulombic efficiency, rate performance, and cycling performance of the graphite anode are remarkably improved. In addition, the full cell using the LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 cathode against the modified NG anode exhibits much-prolonged cycle life with a capacity retention of 82.75% after 500 cycles, significantly higher than the cell using the pristine NG anode. The mechanisms relating to the artificial SEI growth on the graphite surface were analyzed. This strategy provides an efficient and feasible approach to the surface optimization for the NG anode in LIBs.
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- Yunhao Zhao
- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518100, China
- Correspondence: (R.L.); (G.Z.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Suzhou Huaying New Energy Materials and Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215100, China
- Correspondence: (R.L.); (G.Z.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Suzhou Huaying New Energy Materials and Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215100, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Suzhou Huaying New Energy Materials and Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215100, China
- Correspondence: (R.L.); (G.Z.); (H.Z.)
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Naz A, Irfan A, Al-Hussain SA, Nawaz I, Faisal S, Sattar R, Zaki MEA. Hierarchical Polyaniline Core-Shell Nanocomposites Coated on Modified Graphite for Improved Electrical Conductivity Performance. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:3776. [PMID: 36364552 PMCID: PMC9655325 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Graphite has recently gained scientific and industrial attention due to its high electrical conductivity. In the current endeavor, a new way to fabricate novel and multifunctional nanocomposites using functional graphite (FG) as filler is presented. The fabrication of multilayered conducting composites of PANi/PMMA/PPG-b-PEG-b-PPG was carried out via in situ polymerization, using polyaniline (PANi), poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and block copolymer as matrices in the presence of FGfiller. The growth of PANi chains is manifested by PMMA due to the formation of H-bonding between imine and carbonyl groups of PANi and MMA units, respectively, and are responsible for ion exchange sites. FTIR spectroscopy was used for structural elucidation of composites while elemental analysis was accomplished by XPS and EDX spectroscopy. The morphology of the prepared PANi/PMMA/PPG-b-PEG-b-PPG@FG composites was inspected by the SEM. The structure and crystallinity of the composites was investigated via XRD. The improved thermal stability and properties of the nanocomposites were observed using TGA and DSC. The conductivity measurements were used to characterize the electrical conductivity performance of the resulting composites. The presence of functional filler as well as polyaniline shows a significant contribution towards the enhancement of electrical conductivity of PANi/PMMA/PPG-b-PEG-b-PPG@FG nanocomposites.
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- Asima Naz
- Department of Chemistry, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur Azad Jammu & Kashmir 10250, Pakistan
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13623, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdul Razzaq Fazaia College, M.M. Alam Base Mianwali, Mainwali 42206, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13623, Saudi Arabia
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Liang X, Wen K, Chen Y, Fang G, Yang S, Li Q. Oral Administration of Therapeutic Enzyme Capsule for the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:4843-4860. [PMID: 36262191 PMCID: PMC9574266 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s378073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral administration of proteins/peptides is challenging in clinical application due to their instability and susceptibility in the gastrointestinal tract. MATERIALS AND METHODS The in situ polymerization on the surface of enzymes was used to encapsulate antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)) in polymeric shells, and the reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging ability was monitored based on DCFH-DA probe using flow cytometry and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The mRNA expression level of pro-inflammatory factors was assessed by real-time qPCR, using lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells as a model. Finally, the enzyme capsules were orally administered for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease using dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis mice as a model, based on the evaluation of the disease-associated index, ROS level and pro-inflammatory cytokines' expression. RESULTS The enzyme capsules could effectively scavenge the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) through the cascade catalysis of SOD and CAT, and thus protect the cells from ROS-induced oxidative damage. Meanwhile, the enzyme capsules could inhibit the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines from macrophages, thereby achieving favorable anti-inflammation effect. Oral administration of enzyme capsules could facilitate the accumulation of enzymes in the inflamed colon tissues of DSS-induced colitis mice. Moreover, the oral delivery of enzyme capsules could effectively alleviate the symptoms associated with colitis, attributing to the excellent ROS scavenging ability and the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines' level. CONCLUSION In summary, our findings provided a promising approach to construct enzyme-based nano-formulations with favorable therapeutic efficacy and biocompatibility, exhibiting great potential in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in an oral administration manner.
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- Xiao Liang
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Quanshun Li; Shengcai Yang, Tel/Fax +86-431-85155200, Email ;
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Li Q, Liu H, Nie C, Xie G, Che Z, Zhu D, Guo L, Xiang Y, Shi W. PMMA-Grafted Calcium Sulfate Whiskers for Applications as Fillers in PVC. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194199. [PMID: 36236147 PMCID: PMC9572563 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Calcium sulfate whiskers (CSWs) were hydroxylated with a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution and isolated for subsequent treatment with an ethanolic 3-(methacryloxy)propyltrimethoxysilane (KH570) solution to introduce C=C double bonds on the CSWs' surfaces. Then, CSW-g-PMMA was prepared by grafting polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) onto the surface of modified CSW using in situ dispersion polymerization. The CSW-g-PMMA was used as a filler and melt-blended with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to prepare PVC-based composites. The surface chemical structure, PMMA grafting rate, and hydrophobic properties of CSW-g-PMMA were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and water contact angle measurements, respectively. The effects of the CSW-g-PMMA filler on the mechanical properties of the CSW-PMMA/PVC composites were also investigated. The results showed that NaOH treatment significantly increased the number of hydroxyl groups on the surface of the CSWs, which facilitated the introduction of KH570. PMMA was successfully grafted onto the KH570 with a grafting rate of 14.48% onto the surface of the CSWs. The CSW-g-PMMA had good interfacial compatibility and adhesion properties with the PVC matrix. The tensile, flexural, and impact strengths of the CSW-g-PMMA/PVC composite reached 39.28 MPa, 45.69 MPa, and 7.05 kJ/m2, respectively, which were 38.55%, 30.99%, and 20.10% higher than those of the CSW/PVC composite and 54.52%, 40.80%, and 32.52% higher than those of pure PVC, respectively. This work provides a new method for surface modification of inorganic fillers, resource utilization, and high value-added application of CSWs from phosphogypsum.
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- Qingbiao Li
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Key Laboratory of Guizhou Province for Green Chemical Industry and Clean Energy Technology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Correspondence: (G.X.); (L.G.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, China
- Correspondence: (G.X.); (L.G.)
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, China
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Li F, Xue H, Lin X, Zhao H, Zhang T. Wearable Temperature Sensor with High Resolution for Skin Temperature Monitoring. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:43844-43852. [PMID: 36124623 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Flexible temperature sensors with high resolution and good reliability under deformation are a major research focus for wearable electronic devices for skin temperature monitoring. In this study, a fiber-like temperature sensor is fabricated by in situ growing poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) on the surface of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) fiber. The temperature sensor achieves a high sensitivity of 0.95%·°C-1 with a high linearity between 20 and 40 °C. Most importantly, the sensor achieves a high temperature resolution of 0.2 °C. Due to its structure, the temperature-sensitive fiber is easily embedded into textiles. By sewing the fiber into normal textiles in an S-shape, the interference of strain can be nearly avoided, even when the textile is stretched to 140%. Also, the obtained sensors can monitor skin temperature during exercise, which demonstrates the potential of the sensor's application in healthcare and disease diagnosis.
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- Fan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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Shen Z, Zhong J, Jiang S, Xie W, Zhan S, Lin K, Zeng L, Hu H, Lin G, Lin Y, Sun S, Shi Z. Polyacrylonitrile Porous Membrane-Based Gel Polymer Electrolyte by In Situ Free-Radical Polymerization for Stable Li Metal Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:41022-41036. [PMID: 36044767 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Because of their high ionic conductivity, utilizing gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) is thought to be an effective way to accomplish high-energy-density batteries. Nevertheless, most GPEs have poor adaptability to Ni-rich cathodes to alleviate the problem of inevitable rapid capacity decay during cycling. Therefore, to match LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811), we applied pentaerythritol tetraacrylate (PETEA) monomers to polymerize in situ in a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) membrane to obtain GPEs (PETEA-TCGG-PAN). The impedance variations and key groups during the in situ polymerization of PETEA-TCGG-PAN are investigated in detail. PETEA-TCGG-PAN with a high lithium-ion transference number (0.77) exhibits an electrochemical decomposition voltage of 5.15 V. Noticeably, the NCM811|PETEA-TCGG-PAN|Li battery can cycle at 2C for 120 cycles with a capacity retention rate of 89%. Even at 6C, the discharge specific capacity is able to reach 101.47 mAh g-1. The combination of LiF and Li2CO3 at the CEI interface is the reason for the improved rate performance. Moreover, when commercialized LFP is used as the cathode, the battery can also cycle stably for 150 cycles at 0.5C. PETEA and PAN can together foster the transportation of Li+ with the construction of a fast ion transport channel, making a contribution to stable charge-discharge of the above batteries. This study provides an innovative design philosophy for designing in situ GPEs in high-energy-density lithium metal batteries.
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- Zhichuan Shen
- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, No.174 Shazhengjie, Shapingba, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Gree Altairnano Energy Co., Ltd, No. 16, Jinhu Road, Qingwan Industrial Park, Jinwan District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province 519041, China
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Gree Altairnano Energy Co., Ltd, No. 16, Jinhu Road, Qingwan Industrial Park, Jinwan District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province 519041, China
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Quebec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Institute of Batteries, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Utomo NW, Deng Y, Zhao Q, Liu X, Archer LA. Structure and Evolution of Quasi-Solid-State Hybrid Electrolytes Formed Inside Electrochemical Cells. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2110333. [PMID: 35765212 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) formed inside an electrochemical cell by polymerization of a liquid precursor provide a promising strategy for overcoming problems with electrolyte wetting in solid-state batteries. Hybrid solid-state polymer electrolytes (HSPEs) created by in situ polymerization of a conventional liquid precursor containing electrochemically inert nanostructures are of particular interest because they offer a mechanism for selectively reinforcing or adding new functionalities to the electrolyte-removing the need for high degrees of polymerization. The synthesis, structure, chemical kinetics, ion-transport properties and electrochemical characteristics of HSPEs created by Al(OTf)3 -initiated polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane (DOL) containing hairy, nano-sized SiO2 particles are reported. Small-angle X-ray scattering reveals the particles are well-dispersed in liquid DOL. Strong interaction between poly(ethylene glycol) molecules tethered to the SiO2 particles and poly(DOL) lead to co-crystallization-anchoring the nanoparticles in their host It also enables polymerization-depolymerization processes in DOL to be studied and controlled. The utility of the in-situ-formed HSPE, is demonstrated first in Li|HSPE|Cu half cells, which manifest Coulombic efficiencies (CE) values approaching 99%. HSPEs are also demonstrated in solid-state lithium-sulfur-polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) composite full-cell batteries. The in-situ-formed Li|HSPE|SPAN cells show good cycling stability and thus provide a promising path toward all-solid-state batteries.
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- Nyalaliska W Utomo
- Robert Frederick School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5201, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Bard Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5201, USA
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- Robert Frederick School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5201, USA
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- Robert Frederick School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5201, USA
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- Robert Frederick School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5201, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Bard Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5201, USA
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We provide an effective method to create DNA nanostructures below 100 nm with defined charge patterns and explore whether the density and location of charges affect the cellular uptake efficiency of nanoparticles (NPs). To avoid spontaneous charge neutralization, the negatively charged polymer nanopatterns were first created by in situ polymerization using photoresponsive monomers on DNA origami. Subsequent irradiation generated positive charges on the immobilized polymers, achieving precise positively charged patterns on the negatively charged DNA surface. Via this method, we have discovered that the positive charges located on the edges of nanostructures facilitate more efficient cellular uptake in comparison to the central counterparts. In addition, the high-density positive charge decoration could also enhance particle penetration into 3D multicellular spheroids. This strategy paves a new way to construct elaborate charge-separated substructures on NP surfaces and holds great promise for a deeper understanding of the influence between the surface charge distribution and nano-bio interactions.
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- Yiwei Shi
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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