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Thang AQ, Shen Y, Shi Z, Yao G, Wong SY, Liu Z, Yan Q. Partially Neutralized Polyacrylic Acid as an Efficient Binder for Aqueous Ceramic-Coated Separators for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300538. [PMID: 37544905 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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A partially neutralized polyacrylic acid (Pn-PAA) is used for coating sub-micron-sized α-alumina on a conventional microporous polyolefin separator, fabricating a ceramic-coated separator (CCS). Pn-PAA acts as a dispersant and binder by adsorbing itself on alpha(α)-alumina surfaces under acidic condition through the columbic interaction, providing a repulsive force to disperse fine alumina in aqueous suspension, and binds alumina strongly on plasma-treated separator through hydrogen bonding. This CCS shows favorable wettability in carbonate-based liquid electrolyte and ionic conduction due to the high hydrophilicity of Pn-PAA and alumina. With that, this study found that Pn-PAA-made-CCS yields a substantial adhesion strength of ~106 N/m with enhanced cycle stability, a specific capacity of 145.0 mAh/g after 200 cycles at 1 C at room temperature in half cells (LFP/Li metal).
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- Ai Qin Thang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Personal and Home Care, Lubrizol Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd., 44 Tanjong Penjuru, Singapore, 609032, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Personal and Home Care, Lubrizol Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd., 44 Tanjong Penjuru, Singapore, 609032, Singapore
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- Personal and Home Care, Lubrizol Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd., 44 Tanjong Penjuru, Singapore, 609032, Singapore
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- Personal and Home Care, Lubrizol Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd., 44 Tanjong Penjuru, Singapore, 609032, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionpolis Wa, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Wang C, Kim JT, Wang C, Sun X. Progress and Prospects of Inorganic Solid-State Electrolyte-Based All-Solid-State Pouch Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209074. [PMID: 36398496 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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All-solid-state batteries have piqued global research interest because of their unprecedented safety and high energy density. Significant advances have been made in achieving high room-temperature ionic conductivity and good air stability of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), mitigating the challenges at the electrode-electrolyte interface, and developing feasible manufacturing processes. Along with the advances in fundamental study, all-solid-state pouch cells using inorganic SSEs have been widely demonstrated, revealing their immense potential for industrialization. This review provides an overview of inorganic all-solid-state pouch cells, focusing on ultrathin SSE membranes, sheet-type thick solid-state electrodes, and bipolar stacking. Moreover, several critical parameters directly influencing the energy density of all-solid-state Li-ion and lithium-sulfur pouch cells are outlined. Finally, perspectives on all-solid-state pouch cells are provided and specific metrics to meet certain energy density targets are specified. This review looks to facilitate the development of inorganic all-solid-state pouch cells with high energy density and excellent safety.
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- Changhong Wang
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St., London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20740, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St., London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20740, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St., London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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Parsaei S, Zebarjad SM, Moghim MH. Fabrication and post‐processing of
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electrospun sandwich separators for lithium‐ion batteries. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.26133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Solmaz Parsaei
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering School Shiraz University Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering School Shiraz University Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering School Shiraz University Shiraz Iran
- Department of Energy Storage Institute of Mechanics Shiraz Iran
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Reguera J, Zheng F, Shalan AE, Lizundia E. Upcycling discarded cellulosic surgical masks into catalytically active freestanding materials. CELLULOSE (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 29:2223-2240. [PMID: 35125686 PMCID: PMC8805669 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-022-04441-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has resulted in the massive fabrication of disposable surgical masks. As the accumulation of discarded face masks represents a booming threat to the environment, here we propose a solution to reuse and upcycle surgical masks according to one of the cornerstones of the circular economy. Specifically, the non-woven cellulosic layer of the masks is used as an environmentally sustainable and highly porous solid support for the controlled deposition of catalytically active metal-oxide nanoparticles. The native cellulosic fibers from the surgical masks are decorated by titanium dioxide (TiO2), iron oxide (FexOy), and cobalt oxide (CoOx) nanoparticles following a simple and scalable approach. The abundant surface -OH groups of cellulose enable the controlled deposition of metal-oxide nanoparticles that are photocatalytically active or shown enzyme-mimetic activities. Importantly, the hydrophilic highly porous character of the cellulosic non-woven offers higher accessibility of the pollutant to the catalytically active surfaces and high retention in its interior. As a result, good catalytic activities with long-term stability and reusability are achieved. Additionally, developed free-standing hybrids avoid undesired media contamination effects originating from the release of nanoscale particles. The upcycling of discarded cellulosic materials, such as the ones of masks, into high-added-value catalytic materials, results an efficient approach to lessen the waste´s hazards of plastics while enhancing their functionality. Interestingly, this procedure can be extended to the upcycling of other systems (cellulosic or not), opening the path to greener manufacturing approaches of catalytic materials. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT A novel approach to upcycle discarded cellulosic surgical masks is proposed, providing a solution to reduce the undesired accumulation of discarded face masks originating from the COVID-19 pandemic. The non-woven cellulosic layer formed by fibers is used as solid support for the controlled deposition of catalytically active titanium dioxide (TiO2), iron oxide (FexOy), and cobalt oxide (CoOx) nanoparticles. Cellulosic porous materials are proven useful for the photocatalytic decomposition of organic dyes, while their peroxidase-like activity opens the door to advanced applications such as electrochemical sensors. The upcycling of cellulose nonwoven fabrics into value-added catalytic materials lessens the waste´s hazards of discarded materials while enhancing their functionality. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10570-022-04441-9.
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- Javier Reguera
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), P.O. Box 87, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Life Cycle Thinking Group, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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Ojanguren A, Mittal N, Lizundia E, Niederberger M. Stable Na Electrodeposition Enabled by Agarose-Based Water-Soluble Sodium Ion Battery Separators. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:21250-21260. [PMID: 33914505 PMCID: PMC9161220 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Developing efficient energy storage technologies is at the core of current strategies toward a decarbonized society. Energy storage systems based on renewable, nontoxic, and degradable materials represent a circular economy approach to address the environmental pollution issues associated with conventional batteries, that is, resource depletion and inadequate disposal. Here we tap into that prospect using a marine biopolymer together with a water-soluble polymer to develop sodium ion battery (NIB) separators. Mesoporous membranes comprising agarose, an algae-derived polysaccharide, and poly(vinyl alcohol) are synthesized via nonsolvent-induced phase separation. Obtained membranes outperform conventional nondegradable NIB separators in terms of thermal stability, electrolyte wettability, and Na+ conductivity. Thanks to the good interfacial adhesion with metallic Na promoted by the hydroxyl and ether functional groups of agarose, the separators enable a stable and homogeneous Na deposition with limited dendrite growth. As a result, membranes can operate at 200 μA cm-2, in contrast with Celgard and glass microfiber, which short circuit at 50 and 100 μA cm-2, respectively. When evaluated in Na3V2(PO4)3/Na half-cells, agarose-based separators deliver 108 mA h g-1 after 50 cycles at C/10, together with a remarkable rate capability. This work opens up new possibilities for the use of water-degradable separators, reducing the environmental burdens arising from the uncontrolled accumulation of electronic waste in marine or land environments.
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- Alazne Ojanguren
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for Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory
for Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Life
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center
for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Laboratory
for Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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Mallick S, Raj CR. Aqueous Rechargeable Zn-ion Batteries: Strategies for Improving the Energy Storage Performance. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:1987-2022. [PMID: 33725419 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202100299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The growing demand for the renewable energy storage technologies stimulated the quest for efficient energy storage devices. In recent years, the rechargeable aqueous zinc-based battery technologies are emerging as a compelling alternative to the lithium-based batteries owing to safety, eco-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Among the zinc-based energy devices, rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are drawing considerable attention. However, they are plagued with several issues, including cathode dissolution, dendrite formation, etc.. Despite several efforts in the recent past, ZIBs are still in their infant stages and have yet to reach the stage of large-scale production. Finding stable Zn2+ intercalation cathode material with high operating voltage and long cycling stability as well as dendrite-free Zn anode is the main challenge in the development of efficient zinc-ion storage devices. This Review discusses the various strategies, in terms of the engineering of cathode, anode and electrolyte, adopted for improving the charge storage performance of ZIBs and highlights the recent ZIB technological innovations. A brief account on the history of zinc-based devices and various cathode materials tested for ZIB fabrication in the last five years are also included. The main focus of this Review is to provide a detailed account on the rational engineering of the electrodes, electrolytes, and separators for improving the charge storage performance with a future perspective to achieving high energy density and long cycling stability and large-scale production for practical application.
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- Sourav Mallick
- Functional Materials and Electrochemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, West Bengal, India
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- Functional Materials and Electrochemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, West Bengal, India
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Chen Y, Aurell CJ, Rae R. Oligomerization: An Inherent Property of Sulfonimidamides? European J Org Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202000802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yantao Chen
- Medicinal Chemistry Department; Research and Early Development; AstraZeneca; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Early Chemical Development; Pharmaceutical Sciences; AstraZeneca; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Medicinal Chemistry Department; Research and Early Development; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism, BioPharmaceuticals R&D; AstraZeneca; Gothenburg Sweden
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Long-Term Cycling Behavior of Electrospun Separators for Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Comparison with Conventional Separators. ENERGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/en13092183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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This paper considered the electrochemical behavior of new electrospun separators for lithium-ion batteries on the basis of nano- and microfibers of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and its polymer composition, with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) having advanced electroconductive properties over conventionally used separators based on polypropylene (PP) and glass-fibers (GF). Such advancement is associated with the low density of electrospun material leading to lower mechanical strengths. However, its use in the electrochemical systems with middle-voltage anode materials where dendrite growth is excluded is very prospective. The performance at the operation of the separators were investigated in the three-electrode-containing laboratory half-cells having Li4Ti5O12 as the electrode under investigation. Galvanostatic charge and discharge tests of cells were conducted under variation of the experimental conditions: the current varied in the range 0.1 C–1 C, and 1C cycling was conducted over 100 cycles. The working electrode and separator characteristics at cycling were monitored by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method. The gradual decrease of Li4Ti5O12 transport characteristics at cycling was noticed for all the types of separators. However, the least degradation rate was associated with the PVDF and the PTFE-based separator. This fact is explained by the better conductivity of an electrospun separator compared to others, with therefore a better current distribution on the electrode surface and a lower concentration perturbation in the electrode.
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The fast and precise fabrication of three-dimensional (3-D) structures made of nanofibers is an important development trend in the electrospinning technique. This paper describes a new and facile method of electrospinning to fabricate nanofibrous 3-D structures. The nanofibrous 3-D structures can be engineered to have the desired layer thicknesses, where the fiber spacing, density (i.e., fiber volume/unit volume), as well as shape of the structure may be controlled. While innumerable structural variations are possible with this method, this paper discusses, as proof-of-concept, a few cases that illustrate how 3-D nanofiber webs can be made for filtration application. Computerized automation of the method will make it possible to build almost any 3-D web structure suitable for a myriad of applications including ultra-light-weight insulation and scaffolds for hydrogel preparation and tissue.
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Rojaee R, Shahbazian-Yassar R. Two-Dimensional Materials to Address the Lithium Battery Challenges. ACS NANO 2020; 14:2628-2658. [PMID: 32083832 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b08396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Despite the ever-growing demand in safe and high power/energy density of Li+ ion and Li metal rechargeable batteries (LIBs), materials-related challenges are responsible for the majority of performance degradation in such batteries. These challenges include electrochemically induced phase transformations, repeated volume expansion and stress concentrations at interfaces, poor electrical and mechanical properties, low ionic conductivity, dendritic growth of Li, oxygen release and transition metal dissolution of cathodes, polysulfide shuttling in Li-sulfur batteries, and poor reversibility of lithium peroxide/superoxide products in Li-O2 batteries. Owing to compelling physicochemical and structural properties, in recent years two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as promising candidates to address the challenges in LIBs. This Review highlights the cutting-edge advances of LIBs by using 2D materials as cathodes, anodes, separators, catalysts, current collectors, and electrolytes. It is shown that 2D materials can protect the electrode materials from pulverization, improve the synergy of Li+ ion deposition, facilitate Li+ ion flux through electrolyte and electrode/electrolyte interfaces, enhance thermal stability, block the lithium polysulfide species, and facilitate the formation/decomposition of Li-O2 discharge products. This work facilitates the design of safe Li batteries with high energy and power density by using 2D materials.
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- Ramin Rojaee
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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Li H, Luo D, He J, Lin F, Wang H, Yu L, Liu W, Li J. Crystalline Al2O3 modified porous poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) composite separators for high performance lithium-ion batteries via an electrospinning technique. CrystEngComm 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ce01557d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The thermostability and wettability of a separator play key roles in improving the safety and electrochemical properties of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
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- Hai Li
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen
- China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen
- China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Biological Technology
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- Library of Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen 518055
- China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Biological Technology
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen
- China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen
- China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen
- China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials
- Shenzhen Polytechnic
- Shenzhen
- China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
- Rutgers University
- Piscataway
- USA
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials
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Aytan E, Uğur MH, Kayaman‐Apohan N. Synthesis, characterization, and ionic conductivity of electrospun organic–inorganic hybrid gel electrolytes. POLYM ENG SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Emre Aytan
- Department of ChemistryMarmara University Goztepe, 34722 Istanbul Turkey
- Kimteks Poliuretan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of ChemistryMarmara University Goztepe, 34722 Istanbul Turkey
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