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Freestanding Holey Thin Films for Renewable Energy Storage

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Date Issued:
2017
Abstract/Description:
The rapid advancement of portable and wearable technologies has challenged research to improve upon current renewable battery energy storage systems. By using nanotechnology, it is now possible to access more of the energy storage theoretical values that have been unattainable thus far. We have developed a method to create freestanding holey thin films through combinations of electrochemical and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques to be used in renewable energy storage systems. Freestanding thin films promote excellent contact between the residual conductive framework and any functionalized active component specific to the designed material. Without requiring any other additives, the as-prepared freestanding thin films can be mechanically and chemically tuned to allow for use in a wide range of applications. Incorporation of micro- and nano-sized holey structures dramatically enhances the electrochemically active surface area, which is essential for facilitating appropriate reactions in conversion type energy storage systems. Combining the freestanding and holey components with an active layer effectively enhances conductivity and reduces the electron transfer distance at the electrode-electrolyte interface. Herein, two separately designed freestanding holey thin films were successfully used as cathode materials for lithium-sulfur battery (Li-S) and magnesium-ion battery (MIB) energy storage systems.
Title: Freestanding Holey Thin Films for Renewable Energy Storage.
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Name(s): Marcus, Kyle, Author
Yang, Yang, Committee Chair
Zhai, Lei, Committee CoChair
Dong, Yajie, Committee Member
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2017
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: The rapid advancement of portable and wearable technologies has challenged research to improve upon current renewable battery energy storage systems. By using nanotechnology, it is now possible to access more of the energy storage theoretical values that have been unattainable thus far. We have developed a method to create freestanding holey thin films through combinations of electrochemical and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques to be used in renewable energy storage systems. Freestanding thin films promote excellent contact between the residual conductive framework and any functionalized active component specific to the designed material. Without requiring any other additives, the as-prepared freestanding thin films can be mechanically and chemically tuned to allow for use in a wide range of applications. Incorporation of micro- and nano-sized holey structures dramatically enhances the electrochemically active surface area, which is essential for facilitating appropriate reactions in conversion type energy storage systems. Combining the freestanding and holey components with an active layer effectively enhances conductivity and reduces the electron transfer distance at the electrode-electrolyte interface. Herein, two separately designed freestanding holey thin films were successfully used as cathode materials for lithium-sulfur battery (Li-S) and magnesium-ion battery (MIB) energy storage systems.
Identifier: CFE0007127 (IID), ucf:52304 (fedora)
Note(s): 2017-08-01
M.S.
Graduate Studies, Nanoscience Technology Center
Masters
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Subject(s): freestanding -- energy storage -- thin film
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007127
Restrictions on Access: campus 2023-02-15
Host Institution: UCF

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