Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Batteries and Fuel Cells03:12

Batteries and Fuel Cells

31.8K
A battery is a galvanic cell that is used as a source of electrical power for specific applications. Modern batteries exist in a multitude of forms to accommodate various applications, from tiny button batteries such as those that power wristwatches to the very large batteries used to supply backup energy to municipal power grids. Some batteries are designed for single-use applications and cannot be recharged (primary cells), while others are based on conveniently reversible cell reactions that...
31.8K
Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Mechanism01:04

Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Mechanism

2.6K
The mechanism for anionic chain-growth polymerization involves initiation, propagation, and termination steps. In the initiation step, a nucleophilic anion, such as butyl lithium, initiates the polymerization process by attacking the π bond of the vinylic monomer. As a result, a carbanion, stabilized by the electron‐withdrawing group, is generated. The resulting carbanion acts as a Michael donor in the propagation step and attacks the second vinylic monomer, which acts as a Michael...
2.6K
Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview01:20

Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

2.7K
The polymerization process that involves carbanion as an intermediate is called anionic polymerization. It is also a type of addition or chain-growth polymerization. Anionic polymerization gets initiated by a strong nucleophile such as an organolithium or a Grignard reagent. The most commonly used initiator for anionic polymerization is butyl lithium. Monomers involved in anionic polymerization must possess a vinyl group bonded to one or two electron-withdrawing groups. For instance,...
2.7K
Polymers02:34

Polymers

42.7K
The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the...
42.7K
Polymers02:34

Polymers

23.5K
23.5K
Polymer Classification: Architecture01:14

Polymer Classification: Architecture

4.0K
Polymers are classified as linear or branched on the basis of their chain architecture. The polymer chains in linear polymers have a long chain-like structure with minimal to no branching at all. Even if a polymer features large substituent groups on the monomer, which appear as branches to the skeleton, it is not considered a branched polymer. A branched polymer contains secondary polymer chains that arise from the main polymer chain. The branching occurs when the polymer growth shifts from...
4.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Unraveling Charging and Discharging Processes in Organic Radical-Based Electrodes: A Hierarchical Molecular and Quantum Mechanical Approach.

ChemSusChem·2026
Same author

The transcription factor Blimp-1 is suppressed by SLAMF1 and drives Treg cell-mediated immune evasion in non-small cell lung cancer.

BJC reports·2025
Same author

The Biology of Dendritic Cells: In Health and Disease.

Advances in experimental medicine and biology·2025
Same author

Hyperbranched TEMPO-based polymers as catholytes for redox flow battery applications.

RSC advances·2024
Same author

Radical Polymer-based Positive Electrodes for Dual-Ion Batteries: Enhancing Performance with γ-Butyrolactone-based Electrolytes.

ChemSusChem·2024
Same author

Development of Novel Redox-Active Organic Materials Based on Benzimidazole, Benzoxazole, and Benzothiazole: A Combined Theoretical and Experimental Screening Approach.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2023
Same journal

Synthetic Porous Carbons for High-Energy, High-Power Supercapacitors.

Chemical reviews·2026
Same journal

Navigating Misfolded Terrain: ER-Associated Degradation of Membrane Proteins.

Chemical reviews·2026
Same journal

Ink Design for Printing Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules.

Chemical reviews·2026
Same journal

Advanced Single-Atom Catalysts for Thermal-Catalytic C1 Chemistry.

Chemical reviews·2026
Same journal

Copper-Dependent Polysaccharide Monooxygenases: Mechanism and Function.

Chemical reviews·2026
Same journal

To Biotic or Abiotic: Biohybrid Systems for Artificial Photosynthesis.

Chemical reviews·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications
05:33

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

Published on: August 12, 2013

22.4K

Polymer-Based Organic Batteries.

Simon Muench1,2, Andreas Wild1,2, Christian Friebe1,2

  • 1Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Humboldtstr. 10, 07743 Jena, Germany.

Chemical Reviews
|August 2, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Organic batteries offer a sustainable alternative to traditional metal-based systems, boasting faster charging and improved cycling stability. This review explores organic materials and components for next-generation rechargeable batteries.

More Related Videos

Morphology Control for Fully Printable Organic–Inorganic Bulk-heterojunction Solar Cells Based on a Ti-alkoxide and Semiconducting Polymer
08:29

Morphology Control for Fully Printable Organic–Inorganic Bulk-heterojunction Solar Cells Based on a Ti-alkoxide and Semiconducting Polymer

Published on: January 10, 2017

9.5K
Electroactive Polymer Nanoparticles Exhibiting Photothermal Properties
10:16

Electroactive Polymer Nanoparticles Exhibiting Photothermal Properties

Published on: January 8, 2016

14.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications
05:33

Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

Published on: August 12, 2013

22.4K
Morphology Control for Fully Printable Organic–Inorganic Bulk-heterojunction Solar Cells Based on a Ti-alkoxide and Semiconducting Polymer
08:29

Morphology Control for Fully Printable Organic–Inorganic Bulk-heterojunction Solar Cells Based on a Ti-alkoxide and Semiconducting Polymer

Published on: January 10, 2017

9.5K
Electroactive Polymer Nanoparticles Exhibiting Photothermal Properties
10:16

Electroactive Polymer Nanoparticles Exhibiting Photothermal Properties

Published on: January 8, 2016

14.4K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Growing demand for efficient electric energy storage.
  • Limitations of conventional metal-based battery materials.
  • Emerging potential of organic materials in battery technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of organic battery systems.
  • To discuss organic, polymer-based active materials and auxiliary components.
  • To cover cell characteristics, characterization techniques, and socio-economic impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of organic battery research.
  • Analysis of organic active materials and electrolytes.
  • Discussion of battery performance metrics and characterization methods.

Main Results:

  • Organic materials present a viable alternative to metals in rechargeable batteries.
  • Organic batteries demonstrate high charging speeds and excellent cycling stability.
  • Various classes of organic materials and battery components are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Organic batteries are a promising technology for future energy storage solutions.
  • Further research into organic materials and system optimization is warranted.
  • Organic batteries have significant potential for socio-economic impact.