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Liu J, Li X, Chen J, Guo J, Guo H, Zhang X, Fan J, Zhang K, Mao J, Zhou B. Targeting SUMOylation with an injectable nanocomposite hydrogel to optimize radiofrequency ablation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:338. [PMID: 38890737 PMCID: PMC11184877 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02579-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Incomplete radiofrequency ablation (iRFA) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often leads to local recurrence and distant metastasis of the residual tumor. This is closely linked to the development of a tumor immunosuppressive environment (TIME). In this study, underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets involved in the formation of TIME in residual tumors following iRFA were explored. Then, TAK-981-loaded nanocomposite hydrogel was constructed, and its therapeutic effects on residual tumors were investigated. RESULTS This study reveals that the upregulation of small ubiquitin-like modifier 2 (Sumo2) and activated SUMOylation is intricately tied to immunosuppression in residual tumors post-iRFA. Both knockdown of Sumo2 and inhibiting SUMOylation with TAK-981 activate IFN-1 signaling in HCC cells, thereby promoting dendritic cell maturation. Herein, we propose an injectable PDLLA-PEG-PDLLA (PLEL) nanocomposite hydrogel which incorporates self-assembled TAK-981 and BSA nanoparticles for complementary localized treatment of residual tumor after iRFA. The sustained release of TAK-981 from this hydrogel curbs the expansion of residual tumors and notably stimulates the dendritic cell and cytotoxic lymphocyte-mediated antitumor immune response in residual tumors while maintaining biosafety. Furthermore, the treatment with TAK-981 nanocomposite hydrogel resulted in a widespread elevation in PD-L1 levels. Combining TAK-981 nanocomposite hydrogel with PD-L1 blockade therapy synergistically eradicates residual tumors and suppresses distant tumors. CONCLUSIONS These findings underscore the potential of the TAK-981-based strategy as an effective therapy to enhance RFA therapy for HCC.
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- Junfeng Liu
- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Center of Interventional Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Institute of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Center of Cerebrovascular Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China.
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Liu Y, Zeng Q, Li Z, Chen A, Guan J, Wang H, Wang S, Zhang L. Recent Development in Topological Polymer Electrolytes for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206978. [PMID: 36999829 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are still being considered as a candidate to replace liquid electrolytes for high-safety and flexible lithium batteries due to their superiorities including light-weight, good flexibility, and shape versatility. However, inefficient ion transportation of linear polymer electrolytes is still the biggest challenge. To improve ion transport capacity, developing novel polymer electrolytes are supposed to be an effective strategy. Nonlinear topological structures such as hyperbranched, star-shaped, comb-like, and brush-like types have highly branched features. Compared with linear polymer electrolytes, topological polymer electrolytes possess more functional groups, lower crystallization, glass transition temperature, and better solubility. Especially, a large number of functional groups are beneficial to dissociation of lithium salt for improving the ion conductivity. Furthermore, topological polymers have strong design ability to meet the requirements of comprehensive performances of SPEs. In this review, the recent development in topological polymer electrolytes is summarized and their design thought is analyzed. Outlooks are also provided for the development of future SPEs. It is expected that this review can raise a strong interest in the structural design of advanced polymer electrolyte, which can give inspirations for future research on novel SPEs and promote the development of next-generation high-safety flexible energy storage devices.
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- Yu Liu
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics & Information Displays (SKLOEID) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Fan Y, Wang H, Chen S, Hou Y, Wang S. An In Situ Prepared Comb-like Polycaprolactone-Based Gel Electrolyte for High-Performance Lithium Metal Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2117. [PMID: 36903232 PMCID: PMC10003875 DOI: 10.3390/ma16052117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Herein, we present the synthesis and electrochemical performance of a comb-like polycaprolactone-based gel electrolyte from acrylate terminated polycaprolactone oligomers and liquid electrolyte for high-voltage lithium metal batteries. The ionic conductivity of this gel electrolyte at room temperature was measured to be 8.8 × 10-3 S cm-1, which is an exceptionally high value that is more than sufficient for the stable cycling of solid-state lithium metal batteries. The Li+ transference number was detected to be 0.45, facilitating the prohibition of concentration gradients and polarization, thereby prohibiting lithium dendrite formation. In addition, the gel electrolyte exhibits high oxidation voltage up to 5.0 V vs. Li+/Li and perfect compatibility against metallic lithium electrodes. The superior electrochemical properties provide the LiFePO4-based solid-state lithium metal batteries with excellent cycling stability, displaying a high initial discharge capacity of 141 mAh g-1 and an extraordinary capacity retention exceeding 74% of its initial specific capacity after being cycled for 280 cycles at 0.5C at room temperature. This paper presents a simple and effective in situ preparation process yielding an excellent gel electrolyte for high-performance lithium metal battery applications.
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- Yange Fan
- Institute of Chemistry Co., Ltd., Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute of Chemistry Co., Ltd., Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Institute of Chemistry Co., Ltd., Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Institute of Chemistry Co., Ltd., Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Institute of Chemistry Co., Ltd., Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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Yang F, Wang F, Mazahreh J, Hu X. Ultrasound-assisted air-jet spinning of silk fibroin-soy protein nanofiber composite biomaterials. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 94:106341. [PMID: 36848702 PMCID: PMC9984895 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Ultrasound utilizes a non-radiation technology that can meet modern standards to gain access to cheap, reliable and sustainable modern energy. Ultrasound technology can be implemented in the field of biomaterials for its exceptional potential in controlling the shape of nanomaterials. This study presents the first example of the production of soy and silk fibroin protein composite nanofibers in various ratios via combining ultrasonic technology with air-spray spinning. Characterization of ultrasonic spun nanofibers was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, water contact angle, water retention, enzymatic degradation, and cytotoxicity assays. The effects that adjustments on the ultrasonic time have on the surface morphology, structures, thermal properties, hydrophilicity, water-uptake, bio-enzyme degradability, mechanical properties, and cytocompatibility of the material were examined. It was discovered that as the sonication time increased from 0 to 180 min, the beading phenomenon disappeared, forming nanofibers with uniform diameter and porosity; while the content of β-sheet crystals in the composites and their thermal stability gradually increased, the materials glass transition temperature decreased, and preferred mechanical properties were obtained. Additional studies show that the hydrophilicity, water retention capacity and enzymatic degradation rate were also enhanced by ultrasound, providing a favorable environment for cell attachment and proliferation. This study highlights the experimental and theoretical methods for ultrasound assisted air-jet spinning of biopolymer nanofibrous materials with tunable properties and high biocompatibility, which provide a wide range of applications in wound dressings and drug-carrying systems. This work shows great potential for a direct road to sustainable development of protein based fibers in the industry, thus promoting economic growth, and improving the health of the general population and well-being of wounded patients worldwide.
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- Futian Yang
- Center of Analysis and Testing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China; School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University Jiangsu, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- Center of Analysis and Testing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China; School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University Jiangsu, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA.
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Yang F, Cai B, Gu H, Wang F. Comparative Investigation on the Structure and Properties of Protein Films from Domestic and Wild Silkworms through Ultrasonic Regeneration. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.135255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Deng Q, Wang F, Gough CR, Hu X. Tunable microphase-regulated silk fibroin/poly (lactic acid) biocomposite materials generated from ionic liquids. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 197:55-67. [PMID: 34952094 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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One of the most effective and promising strategies to develop novel biomaterials with unique, tunable structure and physicochemical properties is by creating composite materials that combine synthetic polymers with natural proteins using ionic liquids. In this study, biodegradable poly(d,l-lactic acid) (PDLLA) was blended with silk fibroin (SF) to create biocompatible films using an ionic liquid-based binary solvent system (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride/N,N-dimethylformamide), which can maintain the molecular weights of the proteins/polymers and encourage intermolecular interactions between the molecules. The effects of varying the ratio of PLA to SF were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), water contact angle testing, and cytotoxicity analysis as well as enzymatic degradation. Results showed that the composite films were homogeneously blended on the macroscopic scale and exhibited typical fully miscible polymer blend characteristics. By increasing the SF content in the composites, the amounts of β-sheets in the films were significantly increased, allowing for SF to act as a physical crosslinker to maintain the stability of the protein-polymer network. Additionally, SF significantly improved the hydrophilicity and biocompatibility of the material and promoted the self-assembly of micelle structures in the biocomposites. Different topologies in the films also provided beneficial surface morphology for cell adhesion, growth, and proliferation. Overall, this study demonstrated an effective fabrication method for a fine-tuned polymer blends combining synthetic polymer and protein for a wide variety of biomedical and green material applications.
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- Qianqian Deng
- Center of Analysis and Testing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center of Analysis and Testing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA.
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Pigłowska M, Kurc B, Galiński M, Fuć P, Kamińska M, Szymlet N, Daszkiewicz P. Challenges for Safe Electrolytes Applied in Lithium-Ion Cells-A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:6783. [PMID: 34832183 PMCID: PMC8619865 DOI: 10.3390/ma14226783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The aspect of safety in electronic devices has turned out to be a huge challenge for the world of science. Thus far, satisfactory power and energy densities, efficiency, and cell capacities have been achieved. Unfortunately, the explosiveness and thermal runaway of the cells prevents them from being used in demanding applications such as electric cars at higher temperatures. The main aim of this review is to highlight different electrolytes used in lithium-ion cells as well as the flammability aspect. In the paper, the authors present liquid inorganic electrolytes, composite polymer-ceramic electrolytes, ionic liquids (IL), polymeric ionic liquids, polymer electrolytes (solvent-free polymer electrolytes (SPEs), gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs), and composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs)), and different flame retardants used to prevent the thermal runaway and combustion of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Additionally, various flame tests used for electrolytes in LIBs have been adopted. Aside from a detailed description of the electrolytes consumed in LIBs. Last section in this work discusses hydrogen as a source of fuel cell operation and its practical application as a global trend that supports green chemistry.
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- Marita Pigłowska
- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (M.P.); (M.G.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (M.P.); (M.G.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (M.P.); (M.G.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transport, Institute of Combustion Engines and Powertrains, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (P.F.); (M.K.); (N.S.); (P.D.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transport, Institute of Combustion Engines and Powertrains, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (P.F.); (M.K.); (N.S.); (P.D.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transport, Institute of Combustion Engines and Powertrains, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (P.F.); (M.K.); (N.S.); (P.D.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transport, Institute of Combustion Engines and Powertrains, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965 Poznan, Poland; (P.F.); (M.K.); (N.S.); (P.D.)
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Kim JI, Choi YG, Ahn Y, Kim D, Park JH. Optimized ion-conductive pathway in UV-cured solid polymer electrolytes for all-solid lithium/sodium ion batteries. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Verdier N, Foran G, Lepage D, Prébé A, Aymé-Perrot D, Dollé M. Challenges in Solvent-Free Methods for Manufacturing Electrodes and Electrolytes for Lithium-Based Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:323. [PMID: 33498290 PMCID: PMC7863923 DOI: 10.3390/polym13030323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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With the ever-growing energy storage notably due to the electric vehicle market expansion and stationary applications, one of the challenges of lithium batteries lies in the cost and environmental impacts of their manufacture. The main process employed is the solvent-casting method, based on a slurry casted onto a current collector. The disadvantages of this technique include the use of toxic and costly solvents as well as significant quantity of energy required for solvent evaporation and recycling. A solvent-free manufacturing method would represent significant progress in the development of cost-effective and environmentally friendly lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries. This review provides an overview of solvent-free processes used to make solid polymer electrolytes and composite electrodes. Two methods can be described: heat-based (hot-pressing, melt processing, dissolution into melted polymer, the incorporation of melted polymer into particles) and spray-based (electrospray deposition or high-pressure deposition). Heat-based processes are used for solid electrolyte and electrode manufacturing, while spray-based processes are only used for electrode processing. Amongst these techniques, hot-pressing and melt processing were revealed to be the most used alternatives for both polymer-based electrolytes and electrodes. These two techniques are versatile and can be used in the processing of fillers with a wide range of morphologies and loadings.
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- Nina Verdier
- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, CP6128 Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; (N.V.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.P.)
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, CP6128 Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; (N.V.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.P.)
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, CP6128 Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; (N.V.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.P.)
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, CP6128 Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; (N.V.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.P.)
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, CP6128 Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; (N.V.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.P.)
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Meng N, Lian F, Cui G. Macromolecular Design of Lithium Conductive Polymer as Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2005762. [PMID: 33346405 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202005762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In the development of solid-state lithium batteries, solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) has drawn extensive concerns for its thermal and chemical stability, low density, and good processability. Especially SPE efficiently suppresses the formation of lithium dendrite and promotes battery safety. However, most of SPE is derived from the matrix with simple functional group, which suffers from low ionic conductivity, reduced mechanical properties after conductivity modification, bad electrochemical stability, and low lithium-ion transference number. Appling macromolecular design with multiple functional groups to polymer matrix is accepted as a strategy to solve the problems of SPE fundamentally. In this review, macromolecular design based on lithium conducting groups is summarized including copolymerization, network construction, and grafting. Meanwhile, the construction of single-ion conductor polymer is also focused herein. Moreover, synergistic effects between the designed matrix, lithium salt, and fillers are reviewed with the objective to further improve the performance of SPE. At last, future studies on macromolecular design are proposed in the development of SPE for solid-state batteries with high energy density and durability.
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- Nan Meng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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Zhou ZH, Zhang RQ, Jia GF, Wang YH, Luo YL, Xu F, Chen YS. Controlled release of DOX mediated by glutathione and pH dual-responsive hollow mesoporous silicon coated with polydopamine graft poly(poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) nanoparticles for cancer therapy. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Feng J, Ao X, Lei Z, Wang J, Deng Y, Wang C. Hollow nanotubular clay composited comb-like methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) acrylate polymer as solid polymer electrolyte for lithium metal batteries. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Tripathi N, Shukla A, Thakur AK, Marx DT. Dielectric Modulus and Conductivity Scaling Approach to the Analysis of Ion Transport in Solid Polymer Electrolytes. POLYM ENG SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Namrata Tripathi
- Department of PhysicsIllinois State University Normal Illinois 61790
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- Department of Metallurgical Engineering & Materials ScienceIndian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra 400076 India
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- Department of PhysicsIndian Institute of Technology Patna Patna Bihar 800013 India
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- Department of PhysicsIllinois State University Normal Illinois 61790
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Mechanical and sodium ion conductivity properties of graphene oxide–incorporated nanocomposite polymer electrolyte membranes. J Solid State Electrochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-019-04359-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Recent Advances in Non-Flammable Electrolytes for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries. BATTERIES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/batteries5010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lithium-ion batteries are the most commonly used source of power for modern electronic devices. However, their safety became a topic of concern after reports of the devices catching fire due to battery failure. Making safer batteries is of utmost importance, and several researchers are trying to modify various aspects in the battery to make it safer without affecting the performance of the battery. Electrolytes are one of the most important parts of the battery since they are responsible for the conduction of ions between the electrodes. In this paper, we discuss the different non-flammable electrolytes that were developed recently for safer lithium-ion battery applications.
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