Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1611 - 1611
Published: June 6, 2024
It
is
well-established
that
the
structural,
morphological
and
performance
characteristics
of
nanoscale
materials
critically
depend
upon
dispersion
state
nanofillers
is,
in
turn,
largely
determined
by
preparation
protocol.
In
this
report,
we
review
synthetic
strategies
capitalise
on
situ
generation
nanoparticles
within
polymeric
materials,
an
approach
relies
chemical
transformation
suitable
precursors
to
functional
synchronous
with
build-up
nanohybrid
systems.
This
distinctively
different
compared
standard
methods
exploit
preformed
macromolecular
host
presents
advantages
terms
time
cost
effectiveness,
environmental
friendliness
uniformity
resulting
composites.
Notably,
situ-generated
tend
nucleate
grow
active
sites
chains,
showing
strong
adhesion
host.
So
far,
strategy
has
been
explored
fabrics
membranes
comprising
metallic
(silver,
gold,
platinum,
copper,
etc.)
relation
their
antimicrobial
antifouling
applications,
while
proof-of-concept
demonstrations
for
carbon-
silica-based
as
well
titanium
oxide-,
layered
double
hydroxide-,
hectorite-,
lignin-
hydroxyapatite-based
nanocomposites
have
reported.
The
thus
prepared
are
ideal
candidates
a
broad
spectrum
applications
such
water
purification,
remediation,
treatment,
mechanical
reinforcement,
optical
devices,
etc.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 401 - 401
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
The
increasing
rate
of
environmental
pollution
and
the
emergence
new
infectious
diseases
have
drawn
much
attention
toward
area
gas
sensors
for
air
quality
monitoring
early-stage
disease
diagnosis,
respectively.
Polyaniline
(PANI)
has
become
one
extensively
studied
polymers
in
chemical
sensing
due
to
its
good
conductivity
sensitivity
at
room
temperature.
development
room-temperature
represents
a
significant
leap
forward
by
conserving
energy
enhancing
feasibility
commercial
technologies.
New
research
shines
light
on
advantages
using
PANI
with
materials
such
as
semiconductor
metal
chalcogenides,
oxides,
nanoparticles,
graphitic
carbon
form
composites
that
can
sense
chemicals
selectively
This
review
focuses
advancements
PANI-based
sensors,
exploring
materials,
mechanisms,
applications
make
these
promising
solution
modern
challenges.
By
examining
latest
innovations,
we
aim
highlight
this
critical
technology’s
potential
future
directions,
instilling
hope
optimism
safeguarding
public
health
environment.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Abstract
This
study
introduces
a
facile
chemical
oxidative
in‐situ
polymerization
method
to
synthesize
hybrid
conducting
polymer
nanocomposites
based
on
poly(diphenylamine)
(PDPA)
integrated
with
varying
concentrations
of
lithium
silver
oxide
(LiAgO)
nanoparticles,
designed
for
energy
storage
applications.
The
impact
LiAgO
the
structural,
optical,
morphological,
and
thermal
characteristics
PDPA‐LiAgO
is
systematically
examined
using
XRD,
UV–visible
spectroscopy,
FTIR,
FE‐SEM,
HR‐TEM,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
differential
scanning
calorimetry.
Importantly,
tunability
AC
conductivity,
dielectric
constant,
loss
tangent,
modulus,
impedance
explored
at
various
frequencies.
inclusion
induces
significant
structural
changes
in
PDPA,
as
evidenced
by
presence
nanoparticles
FTIR
XRD
analyses,
along
shifts
broadening
observed
UV
peaks.
FE‐SEM
energy‐dispersive
X‐ray
(EDX)
analyses
confirm
crystalline
metal
within
matrix,
while
HR‐TEM
reveals
uniform
dispersion
nanoscale
level.
Thermal
analysis
indicates
enhanced
stability
an
elevated
glass
transition
temperature
increasing
content.
optimum
conductivity
(4.2
×
10
−6
S/cm
1
MHz)
constant
(2972
100
Hz)
are
achieved
PDPA
containing
6
wt%
LiAgO.
Argand
plot
real
imaginary
modulus
components
highlights
non‐Debye
relaxation
behavior
nanocomposites,
smallest
semicircle
PDPA‐6
confirms
its
minimal
impedance.
These
findings
underscore
promising
multifunctional
properties
Highlights
In
situ
was
used
PDPA‐LiAgO.
Improved
crystallinity
Superior
constant.
Enhanced
properties.
suitable
storage.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 4161 - 4161
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Silicon
carbide
(SiC)
single
crystals
have
great
prospects
for
high-temperature
energy
storage
due
to
their
robust
structural
stability,
ultrahigh
power
output,
and
superior
temperature
stability.
However,
density
is
an
essential
challenge
SiC-based
devices.
Herein,
a
facile
two-step
strategy
proposed
the
large-scale
synthesis
of
unique
architecture
SiC
nanowires
incorporating
MnO2
enhanced
supercapacitors
(SCs),
arising
from
synergy
effect
between
as
highly
conductive
skeleton
with
numerous
active
sites.
The
SiC@MnO2
integrated
electrode-based
SCs
ionic
liquid
(IL)
electrolytes
were
assembled
delivered
outstanding
density,
well
lifespan
at
150
°C.
This
impressive
work
offers
novel
avenue
practical
application
electrochemical
devices
high
under
temperatures.
