Influence of Nano Filler (ZrO2) on Optical and Thermal Studies of Potassium Doped Polyethylene Oxide Solid Polymer Electrolytes

2022 ◽  
Vol 1048 ◽  
pp. 101-109
Author(s):  
Suresh Sripada ◽  
M. Chandrashekhar Reddy ◽  
T. Sreekanth ◽  
Rajesh Siripuram ◽  
K. Venkateshwarlu
Keyword(s):  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Polyethylene Oxide ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Thermal Studies ◽  
Fundamental Absorption Edge ◽  
Solid Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Solid Polymer

Solid polymer electrolyte films made with potassium doped Polyethylene oxide using ZrO2 as nanofiller (70PEO-30KBF4-x ZrO2 where x = 1, 2.5, 5, 7.5, & 10 wt% ­­) were prepared by solution casting technique. Optical and thermal properties of polymer electrolyte films were studied by using Optical absorption and DSC techniques. From Optical absorption spectra, it is observed that fundamental absorption edge is shifted towards the higher wavelength side (range 259- 297 nm) with increase of nano filler (ZrO­2) concentration (1-10 wt %). Optical band gap for all electronic transitions (p=1/2, 2, 2/3 and 1/3) are found to be increased as incorporation of nano filler (ZrO2) which confirms the structural rearrangements takes place in polymer electrolyte films. Optical band gap for indirect allowed transitions (p=1/2) are found to be in the range of 1.93-3.34eV. Decrease in Urbach energy (4.8eV- 1.4eV) is associated with decrease in defect formation in host polymeric matrix (PEO-KBF4) as a result of embedded nano filler (ZrO2). DSC spectra analysis of polymer electrolytes has showed melting temperatures in the range 63.63-73.71°C and highest crystallinity is found to be 85 % (10 wt % ZrO­2). Enthalpy values are elevated with increase in nanofiller composition (ZrO2) in the present polymer electrolyte films.Keywords: PEO based polymer electrolytes, Solid polymer electrolytes, Optical and Thermal studies.

scholarly journals Reducing crystallinity in solid polymer electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries via statistical copolymerization

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent St-Onge ◽  
Mengyang Cui ◽  
Sylviane Rochon ◽  
Jean-Christophe Daigle ◽  
Jerome P. Claverie
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Polyethylene Oxide ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Transference Number ◽  
Solid Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Solid Polymer ◽  
Minimal Amount ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Efficient Tool ◽  
Lithium Metal Batteries

AbstractThe discovery that polyethylene oxide promotes ionic conductivity led to the development of solid polymer electrolytes. However, their conductivity is severely reduced by crystallinity. Here, statistical copolymerization is used to design macromolecular architectures where crystallinity is disrupted by a minimal amount of non-ethylene oxide comonomer units. Using the Flory exclusion model, we demonstrate that polymers containing 18 mol% comonomer and 18 wt% LiTFSI are devoid of crystallinity. A 10 mol% comonomer content is sufficient to reach a conductivity of 0.3 × 10−4 S cm−1 at 25 °C. The Li+ transference number is 0.6, indicating that the comonomer units not only limit the crystallinity but also weaken the strength of the Li+ coordination to the polymer. The resulting solid polymer electrolyte is effective in an all-solid LFP|Li-metal battery operating at 25 °C, demonstrating that statistical copolymerization is an efficient tool for polymer electrolyte design.

Highly efficient solid polymer electrolytes using ion containing polymer microgels

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1052-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suting Yan ◽  
Jianda Xie ◽  
Qingshi Wu ◽  
Shiming Zhou ◽  
Anqi Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Conductivity ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Lithium Batteries ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Solid Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Solid Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
High Ionic Conductivity ◽  
Solid Polymer ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Potential Use

A solid polymer electrolyte fabricated using ion containing microgels manifests high ionic conductivity for potential use in lithium batteries.

Optical Investigation of Bi2O3-B2O3 Glass System

2010 ◽  
Vol 93-94 ◽  
pp. 336-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitipun Boonin ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao ◽  
Pichet Limsuwan
Keyword(s):  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Absorption Spectra ◽  
Wavelength Range ◽  
Absorption Edge ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Fundamental Absorption Edge ◽  
Optical Investigation ◽  
Optical Absorption Spectra ◽  
Molar Volumes

Glasses with composition xBi2O3:(100-x)B2O3 with 30x70 (in mol%) have been prepared using the normal melt-quench technique and investigated their properties. The optical absorption spectra of the glasses have been measured in the wavelength range 400-700 nm. It has been found that, the fundamental absorption edge has been identified from the optical absorption spectra. The values of optical band gap were decreased and the molar volumes were increased, with the addition of Bi2O3, due to the formulation of non-bridging oxygen (NBOs).

Vibrational Spectroscopic and Optical Absorption Studies on PVA Based Polymer Electrolytes

2012 ◽  
Vol 584 ◽  
pp. 546-550
Author(s):  
Pavithra Jayaprakash ◽  
S. Suriya ◽  
D. Gnana Prakash ◽  
P.Balaji Bhargav
Keyword(s):  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Ionic Conduction ◽  
Wave Length ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Solid Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Solid Polymer ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Absorption Studies

The electrochemical methods of energy storage and conversion are of great interest for many practical applications. In the present investigations, PVA: MgSO4 based solid polymer electrolytes were prepared at different weight percent ratios using solution cast technique. FTIR spectroscopic studies were carried out to verify the complexation of the dopant with polymer. Force constant measurement was also carried out to ensure the interactions of polymer with salt. Optical absorption studies were carried out in the wave length range 200 to 600 nm. Absorption edge as well as bandgap values were evaluated. In order to ensure the ionic conduction of these electrolyte systems, transference number measurements were also carried out. The dominant conducting species were ions rather than electrons. These studies will help in verification or in investigating the feasibility of these electrolyte systems in polymer batteries, fuel cells, and other electrochemical systems.

OPTICAL ABSORPTION IN AMORPHOUS THIN FILMS OF SnO2 DEPOSITED BY THERMAL EVAPORATION

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 2017-2032 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. ANWAR ◽  
S. A. SIDDIQI ◽  
I. M. GHAURI
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Substrate Temperature ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Fundamental Absorption Edge ◽  
Outward Diffusion ◽  
Optical Energy ◽  
Amorphous Thin Films

The fundamental absorption edge of SnO 2 amorphous thin films has been investigated. It has been observed that the optical energy gap decreases with the increase in film thickness, substrate temperature and post deposition annealing. The results are analysed by assuming optical absorption by non-direct transition. The decrease in optical band gap with increase in film thickness may be interpreted in terms of the incorporation of oxygen vacancies in the SnO 2 lattice. The decrease in optical energy due to the increase in substrate temperature may be ascribed to the release of trapped electrons by thermal energy or by the outward diffusion of the oxygen-ion vacancies, which are quite mobile even at low temperatures. The decrease in optical band gap due to annealing may be due to the formation of tin species of lower oxidation state.

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