The
development
of
stable
smart
thermal
energy
storage
systems
is
the
key
to
reaching
breakthroughs
in
management
technologies
based
on
phase
change
composites
(PCC).
In
this
study,
high-performance
PCC
developed
by
impregnating
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
as
a
polymeric
material
(PCM),
into
porous
structure
modified
resorcinol-formaldehyde
(RF)
hydrogels.
Carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
and
3-chlorophenol
are
introduced
RF
during
synthesis
process
increase
properties
impregnation
efficiency.
A
sol-gel
polymerization
method
used
synthesize
hydrogels,
followed
liquid
PEG600
hydrogel
structure.
low
PEG
leakage
optimal
consisting
0.2
wt%
CQDs
related
presence
surface
functional
groups
hydrogels
resulting
formation
hydrogen
bonding
electrostatic
forces.
melting
enthalpy
67%
higher
than
unmodified
RF-based
PCC,
while
encapsulation
efficiency
92.5%.
Our
results
confirm
that
performance
can
be
improved
40%
through
addition
material.
These
have
potential
regulators
systems.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(33), С. 21779 - 21803
Опубликована: Авг. 12, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
are
widely
regarded
as
desirable
energy
storage
devices
due
to
their
inherent
safety
and
low
cost.
Hydrogel
polymer
electrolytes
(HPEs)
cross-linked
polymers
filled
with
water
zinc
salts.
They
not
only
used
in
flexible
but
also
represent
an
ideal
electrolyte
candidate
for
addressing
the
issues
associated
Zn
anode,
including
dendrite
formation
side
reactions.
In
HPEs,
abundance
of
hydrophilic
groups
can
form
strong
hydrogen
bonds
molecules,
reducing
activity
inhibiting
decomposition.
At
same
time,
special
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(25), С. 6190 - 6202
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Metal
organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
development
of
stretchable
and
wearable
conductive
hydrogels
for
flexible
transducers.
However,
MOFs
used
hydrogel
networks
been
hampered
by
low
mechanical
performance
poor
dispersibility
aqueous
solutions,
which
affect
hydrogels,
including
toughness,
limited
self-recovery,
short
working
ranges,
conductivity,
prolonged
response-recovery
times.
To
address
these
shortcomings,
a
novel
approach
was
adopted
micelle
co-polymerization
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Март 19, 2025
Abstract
Alkali
metal
batteries
(AMBs)
have
undergone
substantial
development
in
portable
devices
due
to
their
high
energy
density
and
durable
cycle
performance.
However,
with
the
rising
demand
for
smart
wearable
electronic
devices,
a
growing
focus
on
safety
durability
becomes
increasingly
apparent.
An
effective
strategy
address
these
increased
requirements
involves
employing
quasi-solid
gel
electrolytes
(QSGEs).
This
review
focuses
application
of
QSGEs
AMBs,
emphasizing
four
types
influence
battery
performance
stability.
First,
self-healing
gels
are
discussed
prolong
life
enhance
through
self-repair
mechanisms.
Then,
flexible
explored
mechanical
flexibility,
making
them
suitable
electronics.
In
addition,
biomimetic
inspired
by
natural
designs
introduced
high-performance
AMBs.
Furthermore,
biomass
materials
presented,
derived
from
biomaterials,
offering
environmental
friendliness
biocompatibility.
Finally,
perspectives
challenges
future
developments
terms
enhancing
ionic
conductivity,
strength,
stability
novel
materials.
The
underscores
significant
contributions
AMBs
performance,
including
lifespan,
safety,
adaptability,
providing
new
insights
directions
research
applications
field.
