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Innovative Energy & Research | ISSN: 2576-1463 | Volume 7
Renewable Energy and Resources
Energy Materials and Fuel Cell Research
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International Conference on
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August 27-28, 2018 | Boston, USA
Nanostructured polymer-based hybrid systems for energy storage
Jihua Chen
University of Delaware, USA
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he current generation of high-energy-density secondary batteries and capacitors are mostly driven by advanced in inorganic
materials such as lithium compounds, silicon nanostructures, and carbon nanostructures. Although they dominated the current
research of electrode and electrolyte materials because of superior electrochemical properties including ion conductivity, cyclability,
charge capacity, capacitance, etc., their disadvantages include difficult processing techniques, poor interfacial control, and limited
mechanical properties. In this talk, we showcase our efforts in using polymer nanostructures to supplement or replace inorganic
components in energy storage applications. Block copolymers and novel polymer nanocomposites can provide possibilities towards
self-healing, mechanically tough, solid and safe, as well as high-performance batteries and capacitors.
jihuac@gmail.comInnov Ener Res 2018, Volume 7
DOI: 10.4172/2576-1463-C2-006