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Innovative polyelectrolytes/poly(ionic liquid)s for energy and the environment
Author(s) -
Ajjan Fátima N,
Ambrogi Martina,
Tiruye Girum Ayalneh,
Cordella Daniela,
Fernandes Ana M,
Grygiel Konrad,
Isik Mehmet,
Patil Nagaraj,
Porcarelli Luca,
Rocasalbas Gillem,
Vendramientto Giordano,
Zeglio Erica,
Antonietti Markus,
Detrembleur Cristophe,
Inganäs Olle,
Jérôme Christine,
Marcilla Rebeca,
Mecerreyes David,
Moreno Mónica,
Taton Daniel,
Solin Niclas,
Yuan Jiayin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.5340
Subject(s) - polyelectrolyte , ionic liquid , materials science , supercapacitor , polymer , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , chemistry , organic chemistry , electrode , electrochemistry , engineering , composite material , catalysis
This paper presents the work carried out within the European project RENAISSANCE‐ITN , which was dedicated to the development of innovative polyelectrolytes for energy and environmental applications. Within the project different types of innovative polyelectrolytes were synthesized such as poly(ionic liquid)s coming from renewable or natural ions, thiazolium cations, catechol functionalities or from a new generation of cheap deep eutectic monomers. Further, macromolecular architectures such as new poly(ionic liquid) block copolymers and new (semi)conducting polymer/polyelectrolyte complexes were also developed. As the final goal, the application of these innovative polymers in energy and the environment was investigated. Important advances in energy storage technologies included the development of new carbonaceous materials, new lignin/conducting polymer biopolymer electrodes, new iongels and single‐ion conducting polymer electrolytes for supercapacitors and batteries and new poly(ionic liquid) binders for batteries. On the other hand, the use of innovative polyelectrolytes in sustainable environmental technologies led to the development of new liquid and dry water, new materials for water cleaning technologies such as flocculants, oil absorbers, new recyclable organocatalyst platforms and new multifunctional polymer coatings with antifouling and antimicrobial properties. All in all this paper demonstrates the potential of poly(ionic liquid)s for high‐value applications in energy and enviromental areas. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry