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Sri Harini Senthilkumar1, Brindha Ramasubramanian1,2, Rayavarapu Prasada Rao1
1Centre for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
Polymers
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Electrospinning creates advanced nanofibers for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, enhancing performance and enabling sustainable material use. This technology shows significant potential for commercialization in next-generation energy storage solutions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are crucial for electronic devices, valued for their energy density, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Traditional battery components face limitations that drive the search for advanced materials and fabrication methods.
- Electrospinning offers a promising route to producing nanofibers with desirable properties for enhanced battery performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in electrospinning techniques for creating morphology-varied nanofibers for battery applications.
- To examine emerging nanofiber materials and manufacturing methods that can improve battery technology.
- To explore the potential of incorporating recycled and biomass materials for sustainable electrospinning processes in batteries.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on electrospinning techniques for battery components.
- Analysis of different nanofiber morphologies and their impact on battery performance.
- Investigation of novel materials and manufacturing processes for electrospun battery nanofibers.
- Exploration of sustainable practices, including the use of waste and biomass materials.
Main Results:
- Electrospinning enables the production of nanofibers with superior mechanical strength and ion transport properties for Li-ion batteries.
- Flame-resistant core-shell nanofibers fabricated via electrospinning are suitable for advanced battery separators and electrodes.
- Morphology-controlled nanofibers can be tailored for specific roles within battery architecture, such as electrodes and separators.
- Recycled and biomass-derived materials show potential for sustainable electrospinning, reducing environmental impact.
Conclusions:
- Electrospinning is a versatile technique for developing high-performance nanofibers for next-generation batteries.
- The integration of sustainable materials in electrospinning can enhance the environmental profile of battery manufacturing.
- Significant commercialization potential exists for electrospun nanofibers in the rapidly evolving battery technology market.
