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In this study, in order to develop renewable bio-based nanocomposites, multi-functional nanocomposites from soybean resins (AESO, MAESO) and nanoclay were prepared. Photoelectrodes for environmental friendly dye-sensitized solar cell using soybean resin were also prepared. Organo-modified nanoclay was directly dispersed in functionalized soybean resins after mixing with styrene as a comonomer and radical initiator was used to copolymerize the nanocomposites. The observed morphology was a mixture of intercalated/exfoliated structure and the physical properties were improved by adding nanoclay. A nanocomposite using MAESO, which added COOH functional group to the soybean resin, showed better dis- persibility than AESO composites. Ultrasonic treatment of the nanocomposites also improved the physical properties. Nanopo- rous TiO2 photoelectrode was also prepared using soybean resins as a binder, after acid-treatment of TiO2 surface using nitric acid. Dye-sensitized solar cells were prepared after adsorbing dye molecules on it. The TiO2 photoelectrode prepared using soybean binder had high current density because of increased surface area by improved dispersibility. The photo- electrochemical properties and conversion efficiency of the solar cell were significantly improved using the soybean binder.

Development of High Performance Nanocomposites using Functionalized Plant Oil Resins