Effects of biopolymers in energy storage applications: A state-of-the-art review

Gopinath, Gokul; Sakunthala, A.; Shanmugaraj, Pavithra; Swaminathan, Rajesh; Subbiah, Kavitha; Kandasamy, Senthilkumar

doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.108065

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“…Their inherent moieties and cost-efficiency also made them unique and economical carbon precursors in electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems [ 19 ]. Their ease of degradation contributes to a significantly reduced carbon footprint during disposal, thereby lessening the environmental impact associated with energy conversion and storage technologies [ 20 ]. Additionally, intrinsic physical properties, such as viscoelasticity and shear thinning behavior, made bio-based polymers processable through 3D printing techniques [ 21 ].…”

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Current significance and future perspective of 3D-printed bio-based polymers for applications in energy conversion and storage system

Putri,

Intasanta,

Hoven

2024

Heliyon

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confidence: 99%

Current significance and future perspective of 3D-printed bio-based polymers for applications in energy conversion and storage system

Putri,

Intasanta,

Hoven

2024

Heliyon

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Toward Sustainable Polymer Materials for Rechargeable Batteries: Utilizing Natural Feedstocks and Recycling/Upcycling of Polymer Waste

Jeong,

Kwon,

Won

et al. 2024

ChemSusChem

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The ever‐increasing demand for rechargeable battery systems in the era of electric vehicles has spurred extensive research into developing polymeric components for batteries, such as separators, polymer electrolytes, and binders. However, current battery systems rely on expensive and nonrenewable resources, which potentially have a negative environmental impact. Therefore, polymer materials derived from natural resources have gained significant attention, primarily due to their cost‐effective and environmentally sustainable features. Moreover, natural feedstocks often possess highly polar functional groups and high molecular weights, offering desirable electro‐chemo‐mechanical features when applied as battery materials. More recently, various recycling and upcycling strategies for polymeric battery components have also been proposed given the substantial waste generation from end‐of‐life batteries. Recycling polymeric materials includes an overall process of recovering the components from spent batteries followed by regeneration into new materials. Polymer upcycling into battery materials involves transforming daily‐used plastic waste into high‐value‐added battery components. This review aims to give a state‐of‐the‐art overview of contemporary methods to develop sustainable polymeric materials and recycling/upcycling strategies for various battery applications.

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A comprehensive review on developments and future perspectives of biopolymer‐based materials for energy storage

Mahajan,

Sharma

2024

Energy Storage

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Driven by the escalating environmental impact of synthetic materials, there has been a growing focus on employing eco‐sustainable biomass‐derived biopolymers and native materials as a viable alternative to traditional energy storage applications. Biopolymer‐based energy devices, like batteries, supercapacitors, electrode materials, and ion‐exchange membranes, a novel and eco‐conscious approach, hold great potential for flexible and smart electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, owing to their affordability, environmental sustainability, and biodegradability. This critical review outlines the sources and properties of biopolymers leading to energy storage and emphasizes their utilization in the energy sector. Despite their inherent constraints, biopolymers can be effectively leveraged when combined with other materials in composites. This collaborative approach not only refines their intrinsic physical attributes but also elevates the electrochemical performance of biologically active molecules. In this regard, bionanocomposites, a class of materials combining biopolymers and nanoparticles, have emerged as a promising greener alternative to conventional petroleum‐based polymers. Their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial properties have promoted their increased commercialization, thus paving the way for a more sustainable future. The review concludes by identifying and effectively addressing the limitations, challenges, and future perspectives of biopolymers in energy storage applications.

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Effects of biopolymers in energy storage applications: A state-of-the-art review

Cited by 17 publications

References 275 publications

Current significance and future perspective of 3D-printed bio-based polymers for applications in energy conversion and storage system

Current significance and future perspective of 3D-printed bio-based polymers for applications in energy conversion and storage system

Toward Sustainable Polymer Materials for Rechargeable Batteries: Utilizing Natural Feedstocks and Recycling/Upcycling of Polymer Waste

A comprehensive review on developments and future perspectives of biopolymer‐based materials for energy storage

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