Publications by authors named "Vivaan Patel"
Article Synopsis
- - Understanding the arrangement of crystalline regions in semicrystalline polymers is essential for enhancing their properties, with specific focus on polystyrene-poly(ethylene oxide) (PS--PEO).
- - The crystallinity and organization of crystallites in the PEO phase significantly influence the physical characteristics of the electrolyte in these materials.
- - Using advanced four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy, researchers visualized the crystal domains in the PEO-rich area of PS--PEO and established the orientation of these domains relative to the PEO-PS interface, showcasing a method applicable to various semicrystalline polymers.
Solid polymer and perovskite-type ceramic electrolytes have both shown promise in advancing solid-state lithium metal batteries. Despite their favorable interfacial stability against lithium metal, polymer electrolytes face issues due to their low ionic conductivity and poor mechanical strength. Highly conductive and mechanically robust ceramics, on the other hand, cannot physically remain in contact with redox-active particles that expand and contract during charge-discharge cycles unless excessive pressures are used.
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