Abstract:
Porous polymer nanocomposites with controllable distribution/dispersion of components are provided. These nanocomposites are useful for various applications, such as flexible 3D electrodes for batteries, flexible sensors and conductors and the like. Also provided are emulsion compositions and methods for preparing the porous polymer nanocomposites.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of solid-state conductors containing solid polymer electrolytes, electronic devices incorporating the solid-sate conductors, and associated methods of manufacturing are described herein. In one embodiment, a solid-state conductor includes poly(ethylene oxide) having molecules with a molecular weight of about 200 to about 8×106 gram/mol, and a soy protein product mixed with the poly(ethylene oxide), the soy protein product containing glycinin and β-conglycinin and having a fine-stranded network structure. Individual molecules of the poly(ethylene oxide) are entangled in the fine-stranded network structure of the soy protein product, and the poly(ethylene oxide) is at least 50 % amorphous.
Abstract:
Unique methods for the efficient and beneficial use of converting dry nanomaterials such as dry carbon particles into liquid nano-agents are disclosed herein. The methods provide for fabrication of polymer and fiber reinforced composites, such as fiber-reinforced resins having such introduced nanomaterials to enable an increased dispersion and other beneficial properties.