Polymer Blend Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

1st Edition - June 27, 2023
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Sabu Thomas, Ajitha A. R, Maciej Jaroszewski
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 4 9 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 6 4 - 1

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Polymer Blend Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications presents the latest developments in polymer blend-based nanocomposites for applications in energy storage, covering theoretical concepts, preparation methods, characterization techniques, properties and performance. The book begins by introducing polymer blend-based nanocomposites, preparation methods, mechanisms, requirements, theory, modeling, and simulation, with subsequent sections covering the use of specific base materials, including elastomers, thermoplastics, thermoset polymers, and biodegradable polymers. Final sections covers polymer blend nanocomposites with different fillers, both for conducting polymers and non-conducting polymers.

Devices discussed include capacitors, supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells. Finally, other key aspects are considered, including the conversion from laboratory to industry and recycling and lifecycle assessment of polymer blend nanocomposites used in energy devices.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Section 1: Introduction
1: Polymer blend nanocomposites: Fundamentals, preparation, and characterization
Abstract
1.1: Polymer blends
1.2: Thermoplastic blend nanocomposites
1.3: Thermosetting polymer blend nanocomposites
1.4: Elastomeric blend nanocomposites
1.5: Characterization techniques of polymer blend nanocomposites
1.6: Applications
1.7: Conclusions
References
2: Fundamental mechanisms and requirements of energy storage materials
Abstracts
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Classifications of electrochemical energy storage systems
2.3: Electrochemical characterizations
2.4: Important parameters for electrochemical energy storage system
2.5: Important issues in electrochemical energy storage systems
2.6: Prototype/device fabrication
2.7: Current challenges and future prospective
2.8: Summary and outlook
References
Section 2: Types of polymer blend nanocomposites in applications for energy storage
3: Elastomeric polymer blend nanocomposites for energy storage applications
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Advantages of elastomeric blend nanocomposites
3.3: Advantages of nanomaterials for energy storage applications
3.4: Elastomeric polymer blend for energy storage applications
3.5: Conclusion
References
4: Thermoplastic-based polymer blend nanocomposites for energy storage
Abstract
Acknowledgments
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Theoretical background of polymer electrolytes
4.3: Thermoplastic-based semicrystalline polymer nanocomposites
4.4: Thermoplastic-based polymer blend nanocomposites
4.5: Summary
References
5: Thermosetting-based blend polymer nanocomposites for energy storage
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Thermosetting polymers and blends
5.3: Polymers and derived materials for energy storage
5.4: Thermosetting polymer blend nanocomposites for energy storage
5.5: Summary
References
6: Biodegradable polymer blend nanocomposites for energy storage application
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Natural biodegradable polymer blends and composite materials for energy storage
6.3: Natural biosource-derived carbon composite material for energy storage
6.4: Synthetic biodegradable polymer blends and composite materials for energy storage
6.5: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
7: Polymer blend nanocomposite electrolytes for advanced energy storage applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
7.1: Polymer electrolytes for electrochemical energy storage devices: General overview
7.2: Polymer blend nanocomposite electrolytes: A focus on preparation methods
7.3: Blend polymer nanocomposite electrolytes for rechargeable batteries: LIBs and post-LIBs
7.4: Polymer blend electrolytes for supercapacitors
7.5: Conclusion and outlook
References
Section 3: Polymer blend nanocomposites with various fillers for energy storage applications
8: Polymer blend nanocomposites with CNTs for energy storage applications
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Polymer blend nanocomposites
8.3: CNTs in polymer blends
8.4: Structure and properties of polymer blends with CNTs
8.5: Energy storage mechanism of polymer blend systems with CNTs
8.6: Applications of CNT polymer blends for energy storage devices
8.7: Conclusions
References
9: Graphene-based polymer blend nanocomposites for energy storage applications
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Energy storage devices
9.3: Energy storage materials
9.4: Graphene and its derivatives for energy storage
9.5: Polymer nanocomposites for energy storage
9.6: Conclusion
References
10: Polymer blend nanocomposites of fullerene for energy storage
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Fullerene
10.3: Fullerene-assisted polymeric nanocomposites
10.4: Classification
10.5: Summary and conclusion
References
11: Polymers with carbon-based quantum dots for energy storage
Abstract
Graphical abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Basics of energy storage systems
11.3: Depiction of various energy storage systems
11.4: Fundamental concept of energy storage
11.5: Mechanism for energy storage
11.6: Materials in energy storage devices
11.7: Polymers and CQD-based composites in energy storers
11.8: Summation and outlook
References
12: Polymer blend nanocomposites with metal-based nanomaterials for energy storage
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Polymer nanocomposites
12.3: Metal nanoparticles in energy storage
12.4: Polymer-metal layered structures for applications of energy storage
12.5: Conclusion
References
13: Polymer blend nanocomposites with hybrid nanomaterials for energy storage
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Polymers
13.3: Polymer blends
13.4: Polymer nanocomposites
13.5: Application of polymer blend with hybrid nanocomposite in capacitors
13.6: Application of polymer blend with hybrid nanocomposite in batteries
13.7: Application of polymer blend with hybrid nanocomposite in solar cells
References
Section 4: Applications of polymer blend nanocomposites in energy devices
14: Polymer blend nanocomposites for capacitor applications
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Types of polymer blend composites
14.3: Synthesis and characterization of polymer blend nanocomposites
14.4: Polymer blend nanocomposites for capacitor applications
14.5: Summary
References
Further reading
15: Polymer blend nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Polymers used in the synthesis of blend nanocomposites
15.3: Graphene quantum dots-polymer system
15.4: Transition metal oxides used in the synthesis of blend nanocomposites
15.5: Conclusion
References
16: Polymer blend nanocomposites for battery applications
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Polymer blend nanocomposites for battery applications
16.3: Conclusion
References
17: Polymer blend nanocomposites for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) applications
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM)
17.3: Challenges and future perspectives
17.4: Conclusion
References
18: Polymer blend nanocomposites for solar cell applications
Abstract
18.1: Introduction
18.2: Solar cell generations
18.3: Structure and working of solar cells
18.4: Polymer solar cells: A breakthrough
18.5: Nanoarchitecture of solar cell materials
18.6: Polymer blend nanocomposites in solar cells
18.7: Materials challenges
18.8: Summary and outlook
References
Section 5: Lab to industry, recycling, and life cycle assessment
19: Polymer composites for energy storage: Commercialization, lifecycle assessment, and recycling
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Life cycle assessment of composites used in energy applications
19.3: Recycling of composites used in energy applications
19.4: Conclusions
References
Index

Sabu Thomas

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.

Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India

Ajitha A. R

Dr. Ajitha A. Ramachandran specializes in polymer blends, nanocomposites, and hybrid nanomaterials. Her research includes EMI shielding studies of thermoplastic/ polyester/ CNT blend nanocomposites, focusing on the development of advanced materials with tailored properties for specific applications.

Maciej Jaroszewski

Prof. Maciej Jaroszewski is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WUST), Deputy Head of the Department, and Head of the High Voltage Laboratory. He was previously Assistant Professor at the Institute of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals (WUST), from 1997. In 2019, Prof. Jaroszewski obtained an additional scientific degree, a “PhD of technical sciences with habilitation” (DSc). He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a member of the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN), and has been member or chairman of numerous program committees and scientific conferences in Poland and elsewhere. Prof. Jaroszewski is the author of over 100 scientific publications, the editor of 5 book monographs, and a reviewer of several scientific journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Deputy Head of the Department, and Head of the High Voltage Laboratory, Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST), Wrocław, Poland

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