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Yashi Chen1, Danlian Huang2, Lei Liu3

  • 1Center for Computational Chemistry, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
|June 23, 2024
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Discarded polylactic acid (PLA) masks are repurposed into advanced nanofiber membranes for flexible supercapacitors. This innovative recycling approach enhances energy storage while demonstrating environmental safety for plant growth.

Keywords:
Flexible supercapacitorsNanofiber multilayer membranesPolylactic acidRyegrass and canola

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