In this edition of Professor’s Corner, we will focus on properties of one-plot synthesis of UV urethane acrylate copolymers from simple building blocks and review final physical properties based on DMA and Tensile Strength, as well as their effect in UV binder electrodes on battery specific capacity rate at 1C. Herein, we report on our first series of copolymers synthesized to … [Read more...] about UV Binders For LiB, Part 4: Properties of UV-Curable Urethane Acrylate Copolymers Used in LiB
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UV Binders For LiB, Part 3: Synthesis of UV-Curable Urethane Acrylate Co-Polymers for Use in LiB
In this edition of Professor’s Corner, we will focus on a one-pot synthesis of UV urethane acrylate co-polymers from simple building blocks and review final physical properties based on Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and tensile strength, as well as their effect in UV binder electrodes on battery-specific capacity rate at 1C, in Part 4. Herein, we report on our first … [Read more...] about UV Binders For LiB, Part 3: Synthesis of UV-Curable Urethane Acrylate Co-Polymers for Use in LiB
UV Binders for Li-ion Batteries: Part 2
In the last edition of Professor’s Corner, the construction and components of the lithium-ion battery (LiB) were reviewed, with emphasis on the overall performance of the battery, including storage capacity, capacity retention during cycling and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for cathode electrode binders used in lithium-ion batteries. 1-3 In this column we … [Read more...] about UV Binders for Li-ion Batteries: Part 2
Automation for Photopolymer Optimization: Developments Toward Next-Generation Energy Materials
By Aldair E. Gongora and Johanna J. Schwartz, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Photopolymer synthesis and formulations optimization are areas with huge design complexity. Factors such as chemical composition, additives and fillers, absorption properties, cure kinetics and so on dictate the overall performance and lifetime of the photopolymer toward end-use applications. … [Read more...] about Automation for Photopolymer Optimization: Developments Toward Next-Generation Energy Materials
Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications
By Saeid Biria, Ph.D. and Don Herr, Ph.D., Arkema- Sartomer BU The surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has spurred automotive manufacturers to intensify their focus on improving battery performance, leading to significant advancements in battery-related coatings. Among these coatings, energy-efficient and effective insulative coatings play a vital role in ensuring the … [Read more...] about Energy-Efficient Insulative Coatings for Battery Cell Applications