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Yuanyuan Xia1, Xinping Li2, Jingshun Zhuang3
1College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China; Limerick Pulp & Paper Centre & Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada.
Carbohydrate Polymers
|November 26, 2023
Summary
Cellulose
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Cellulose is an abundant, eco-friendly polymer with potential for energy storage devices.
- The structure-property-application relationship of cellulose functional groups in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is underexplored.
- Conventional LIB components often rely on non-renewable materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current research on cellulose-based materials for LIB components.
- To focus on the impact of functional groups in cellulose-based separators.
- To explore how functional groups enhance separator properties and potential for replacing conventional materials.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of existing research on cellulose-based materials for LIBs.
- Analysis of the influence of specific functional groups on separator properties.
- Investigation of structure-properties-application relationships.
Main Results:
- Hydroxyl, carboxyl, carbonyl, and ester groups enhance mechanical strength and wetting ability of cellulose separators.
- Phosphoric and sulfonic groups improve the thermal stability of cellulose-based separators.
- Functional groups significantly influence the performance of cellulose-based LIB components.
Conclusions:
- Understanding functional group influence is crucial for optimizing cellulose-based LIBs.
- Cellulose-based separators show promise in replacing conventional non-renewable materials.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and explore future prospects for cellulose in LIBs.
