Limited ionic conductivity and unstable interfaces, primarily caused by poor solid–solid contact, pose significant challenges to the stable cycling of solid-state batteries. In this study, an interfacial in situ polymerization strategy is propo...
Thermotropic polyesters are a subject of keen interest due to their exceptional heat resistance, thermal stability, and high strength. However, these thermal characteristics pose significant constraints on standard manufacturing processes, as the mel...
The long-term stability of liquid-state dye-sensitized solar cells (liquid-DSSCs) is a primary problem for the upscaling and commercialization of this technology. The solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell (ss-DSSC) has been instigated to overcome the...
The present work aims to synthesize polyamide 1212 (PA 1212) via direct solid-state polymerization (DSSP), starting from its solid salt precursor. The DSSP of aliphatic polyamide salts has been found to proceed through melt intermediates, in harmony...
The practical usage of sodium metal batteries is mainly hampered by their potential safety risks caused by conventional liquid-state electrolytes. Hence, solid-state sodium metal batteries, which employ inorganic solid electrolytes and/or solid-state...
The goal of this study was to synthesize, through a facile strategy, high molecular weight poly(ethylene furanoate) (PEF), which could be applicable in food packaging applications. The efficient method to generate PEF with high molecular weight consi...
The industrial preparation via solid-state polymerization (SSP) of high-viscosity copolyamides 6/66 (PA6/66) addresses the challenges, including prolonged reaction times, high energy consumption, and uneven viscosity distribution. In this study, sodi...
In the current work, solid-state polymerization (SSP) was studied for the synthesis of poly(butylene terephthalate), PBT-based vitrimers. A two-step process was followed; the first step involved alcoholysis reactions and the incorporation of glycerol...
In this work, we report the synthesis of poly(ethylene furanoate) (PEF), catalyzed by three different catalysts, namely, titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TIS), tetrabutyltitanate (TBT), and dibutyltin (IV) oxide (DBTO), via the two-stage melt polycondensa...
In recent years, bio-based poly(ethylene furanoate) has gained the attention of packaging industries owing to its remarkable properties as a promising alternative to fossil-based polymers. It is necessary to synthesize high-molecular-weight polymers...
Poly(butylene sebacate-co-terephthalate) (PBSeT) has generated attention as a promising biopolymer for preparing bioplastics. However, there are limited studies on the synthesis of PBSeT, impeding its commercialization. Herein, with a view to address...
We present a method to prepare polyaminophenol from solid-state aminophenol monomers using atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma. The polymerizations of o-aminophenol and m-aminophenol are studied. The polymers were analyzed via Fouri...
A series of polyaniline (PANI) salts were synthesized with the presence of a small amount of water varying from 0 to 1 mL at the beginning of solid-state polymerization. The structure and morphology of the samples were characterized by fourier transf...
Background: Hot-melt extrusion (HME) is a scalable pharmaceutical technology increasingly relevant to flexible manufacturing, including small-batch production, personalized dosage-form development, and potential use in pharmacy compounding. When tran...
Diacetylene monomers are known to undergo solid-state 1,4-addition polymerization when their crystal packing satisfies strict geometric criteria; however, the influence of bulky terminal protecting groups on the lattice adjustments required for bond...
A new terthiophene monomer: 3',4'-dimethoxy-2,2':5',2"-terthiophene (TMT) was synthesized and characterized by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and FTIR. The solid-state oxidative polymerizations of TMT were performed in various ratios of oxidant (FeCl3) to monomer (...
The ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide is a crucial route for producing biodegradable polylactides (PLAs). Developing an efficient catalyst for this process poses significant challenges. Herein, we report the successful incorporation of nickel...
The polyaniline/single-walled carbon nanotubes (PANI/SWNTs) composites with a content of SWNTs varying from 8 wt% to 32 wt% were synthesized using a solid-state synthesis method. The structure and morphology of the samples were characterized by fouri...
Composite solid electrolytes (CSEs), often incorporating succinonitrile (SCN), offer promi I confirm sing solutions for improving the performance of all-solid-state batteries. These electrolytes are typically made of ceramics such as Li7La3Zr2O12 (LL...
In the era of polymers from renewable resources, polyesters derived from 2,5 furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) have received increasing attention due to their outstanding features. To commercialize them, it is necessary to synthesize high molecular weig...
Realizing rechargeable cells with practical energy and power density requires electrodes with high active material loading, a remaining challenge for solid-state batteries. Here, we present a new strategy based on ionogel-derived solid-state electrol...
Active-compound encapsulation in polymeric carriers is a widely used technology as it protects and improves the physical characteristics of the active compound and controls its delivery. The effectiveness of polymeric microcapsules (MCs) depends on t...
In this study, the synthesis of poly(ethylene furanoate) (PEF), catalyzed by five different catalysts—antimony acetate (III) (Sb Ac), zirconium (IV) isopropoxide isopropanal (Zr Is Ip), antimony (III) oxide (Sb Ox), zirconium (IV) 2,4-pentanedi...
A polymerizable ionic liquid, N,N-diethyl-N-(2-methacryloylethyl)-N-methylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (DEMM-TFSI), was polymerized via copper-mediated atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The polymerization proceeded in a livin...
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have attracted considerable attention for high-energy-density and high-safety energy storage devices. Many efforts have focused on the thin solid-state-electrolyte (SSE) films with high room-temperature ionic conductivity...
Composite polymer electrolyte (CPE) is expected to have great prospects in solid-state batteries. However, their application is impeded due to the poor interfacial compatibility between CPE and electrodes that result in sluggish ionic transformation,...
The direct solid state polymerization (DSSP) of hexamethylene diammonium dodecanoate (PA 612 salt) was investigated for two different salt grades, fossil-based and bio-based. Aliphatic polyamide salts (such as PA 612 salt) are highly susceptible to s...
Environmental problems, such as global warming and plastic pollution have forced researchers to investigate alternatives for conventional plastics. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), one of the well-known eco-friendly biodegradables and biobased polyesters, ha...
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 matri...
In order to enhance the electrochemical performance and mechanical properties of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolytes, composite solid electrolytes (CSE) composed of single-ion conducting polymer-modified SiO2, PEO and lithium...
Traditional lithium–air batteries (LABs) have been seriously affected by cycle performance and safety issues due to many problems such as the volatility and leakage of liquid organic electrolyte, the generation of interface byproducts, and shor...
Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are seen as the key component in the development of solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) by virtue of their good processability and flexibility. However, poor mechanical strength, low room-temperature lithium-ion (L...
Interaction of [Sn(OtBu)4] with the acid 2,2′-diphenylgylcine, Ph2C(X)CO2H (X = NH2), affords the complex {Sn[Ph2C(NH2)(CO2)]4}·2MeCN (1·2MeCN) after work-up, whereas when X = OH (benzilic acid), the complex {Sn[Ph2C(O)(CO2)]2(CH3...
The pyridylamines 2,6-Me2C6H3NHCR2-C5H5H-2 (R = H, L1H; Me, L2H) on treatment with Me3Al (one equivalent) afforded the complexes [Al(Me)2(L1)] (1) and [Al(Me)2L2] (2), respectively. Use of excess L1H led to [Al(Me)(L1)2] (3). The molecular structures...
The reaction of the pyridylalcohol Ph2C(OH)CH2-2-py-6-Me (IH) with Me3Al in refluxing toluene led to the isolation of the dimer [AlMe2(μ-OC(Me)Ph2)]2 (1), whilst at ambient temperature the complex [(I)AlMe2]·MeCN (2·MeCN) was isolate...
The imperative for sustainable energy has driven the demand for efficient energy storage systems that can harness renewable resources and store surplus energy for off-peak usage. Among the numerous advancements in energy storage technology, polymeric...
From reactions involving sodium molybdate and dianilines [2,2′-(NH2)C6H4]2(CH2)n (n = 0, 1, 2) and amino-functionalized carboxylic acids 1,2-(NH2)(CO2H)C6H4 or 2-H2NC6H3-1,4-(CO2H)2, in the presence of Et3N and Me3SiCl, products adopting H-bond...
This study introduces the synthesis and detailed characterization of a novel thermochromic material capable of reversible alterations in its thermotropic transmittance. Through an emulsion polymerization process, this newly developed material is comp...
A detailed investigation of the liquid-state polymerization of diacetylenes by calorimetric (DSC) and spectroscopic (in situ EPR) thermal analysis techniques is performed. Isoconversional kinetic analysis of the calorimetric data reveals that liquid-...
In this review, we describe the latest advances in synthesis, characterization, and applications of polymer brushes. Synthetic advances towards well-defined polymer brushes, which meet criteria such as: (i) Efficient and fast grafting, (ii) Applicab...
Nanomaterials have attracted much attention over the last decades due to their very different properties compared to those of bulk equivalents, such as a large surface-to-volume ratio, the size-dependent optical, physical, and magnetic properties. A...
The Kissinger method is an overwhelmingly popular way of estimating the activation energy of thermally stimulated processes studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and derivative thermogravimetry (DTG)...
In this work, two commercial extruded filaments for 3D printing obtained from different NatureWorks PLA resins (Ingeo™ Biopolymer 3D850 and Ingeo™ Biopolymer 4043D) were solid-state drawn at varying temperatures and subsequently heat trea...
We demonstrate a gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) featuring a crosslinked polymer matrix formed by poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate (DPHA) using the radical photo initiator via ultraviolet (UV) photopolymerizat...
An all-integrated on-chip electrochemical microcell (10 × 11 mm2) is developed using silicon technology. The potentiometric nitrate ion detection is based on the functionalization of the working microelectrode array with a polymer membrane in f...
The kinetics of thermally stimulated processes in the condensed phase is commonly analyzed by model-free techniques such as isoconversional methods. Oftentimes, this type of analysis is unjustifiably limited to probing the activation energy alone, wh...
The safety concerns associated with power batteries have prompted significant interest in all−solid−state lithium batteries (ASSBs). However, the advancement of ASSBs has been significantly impeded due to their unsatisfactory electrochemi...
Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), particularly garnet-type Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO), offer high stability and a wide electrochemical window. However, their grain boundaries limit ionic conductivity, necessitating high-temperature sintering for im...
Eight new polymerized ammonium-based ionic liquids were prepared as thin membrane films and evaluated within the scope of their usage in lithium-ion batteries. The focus of this work is to get a better understanding of the influence of structural mod...
Hot-melt extrusion (HME) is used for the production of solid protein formulations mainly for two reasons: increased protein stability in solid state and/or long-term release systems (e.g., protein-loaded implants). However, HME requires considerable...
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